by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The departure of Head Coach Jim Grobe from Wake Forest has opened the door for other colleges to inquire about verbally committed seniors Terence Ricks and Daiquan Lawrence. While the pair hasn’t officially decommitted from Wake, they’re listening to offers and taking it day by day. That’s made Western Branch a…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Western Branch is getting a lot of visits from college coaches, and the uncertainty around Wake Forest has created some of that. Coach Jim Grobe is out, and their two commitments from Western Branch have softened their commmitment until a Coach Dave Clawson is officially settled in at Wake. Beyond that,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Tallwood is waiting for their first commitment after Christian Byrum. There’s been a good amount of interest in wide out William Howard, running back Kentory Matthews, and offensive tackle T.J. Goosen. Now defensive end Shamir Tyner (SR DE 6-3 205) can claim his first college scholarship offer. UVA-Wise has reached out to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s a lot to be said for linemen. They’re the unsung heroes of pass protection. They’re the running back’s best friend when it comes to big gains and open field ahead. Cox lineman Jeremy Ramey was looking for a good college fit, and he’s found it at a college visit this…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For this week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week award, it really came down to two options. Oscar Smith was the only local team to win, so it was going to be a Tiger. The Oscar Smith defense was valiant in holding Colonial Forge to zero first downs in the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Scholarship Workshop is back again! We’ll close out the year with our next big event on Tuesday, December 10 in Virginia Beach. You won’t want to miss this one. If you’re a high school football player who’s serious about getting recruited to play football in college, you’ll want to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Oscar Smith Tigers took the next step toward a third state title in six years with a defeat of Colonial Forge at Tiger Stadium on Saturday. It was a cold, wet, and windy day in Chesapeake. That created perfect conditions for the Tiger running game. Junior running back Deshawn McClease…
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by Justin Williamson, recruit804 The Dinwiddie Generals (14-0) continued its path of destruction in the postseason by crushing the Heritage Hurricanes (12-2) 46-14 to claim its spot in the 4A State Championship. The 14 points scored by the Hurricanes came in the last minutes of the game, long after the outcome was determined. “Defense, bottom…
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by Keith Chisolm, recruit804 The L.C. Bird Skyhawks (14-0) defeated the Salem Sundevils (11-3) by a score of 7-3 for their 28th consecutive victory and the chance to win a second consecutive state championship. Last year, the Skyhawks won the Division 6 state title and completed an undefeated season with a win over Ocean Lakes. …
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith delivered the decisive blow on their first possession. Deshawn McClease was handed the ball 11 times in a row, starting at the Oscar Smith 15 after the opening kickoff. Eleven plays later, McClease had rumbled in for a 14-yard touchdown. Brad Davis tacked on the extra point and the…
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