by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Tabb High’s football team started Saturday’s Homecoming game with Bruton without the services of its Top 2 running backs following injuries to Brent Hinson and Antwuan Hicks. Bailey Hicks and Rodney Haggins filled in admirably for coach Matt Lawson’s team, combining to rush for 270 yards and three touchdowns…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In a meeting of two one-loss teams, something had to give. Heritage had been solid so far this season, with their only slip coming against Bethel. Kecoughtan had been prolific this season, with their only loss coming against Hampton. Three points was the margin of defeat for both teams this season.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s a reason the Booker T. Washington vs. Lake Taylor game is played on Saturday afternoon. It’s a rivalry, plain and simple. Lately, the rivalry has been one-sided. You have to go back ten years to 2004 to find a Booker T. win over Lake Taylor. Saturday’s game…
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by Chris Hopkins, recruit757 Friday night finals from Virginia Beach…. It wasn’t pretty, but the Cox Falcons were able to overcome early turnovers with quarterback Cole Johnson and the defense leading the way to a final of 21 – 0 over Kellam. There was some concern early when on the Falcons very first play from…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 SMITHFIELD – Lafayette High’s football team extended its Bay Rivers District winning streak to 21 straight games Friday night with a 28-0 victory a Smithfield. Brendan McGinty rushed for one touchdown and threw for two more as the Rams all but certainly locked up a 3A playoff spot with three games…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It was a great night for football and an interesting night on the scoreboard. Phoebus managed a comeback against Woodside, again proving that it’s tough to predict what’s going to happen at the top of the former Peninsula District. Heritage pushed past Kecoughtan. Ocean Lakes and Oscar Smith dominated. Salem’s defense…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 Grafton at Warhill Friday 7 p.m. (Wanner Stadium) Aside from Lafayette, Grafton High’s football team is the hottest team in the Bay Rivers District. The Clippers boast a three-game winning streak heading into Friday night’s Homecoming matchup with Warhill at Sanford B. Wanner Stadium. After a 1-2 start, coach Matt McLeod’s…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 SMITHFIELD – It’s been more than two years since Lafayette High’s football team has lost a Bay Rivers District contest. The last district setback came in September of 2012 during a 34-27 loss at Smithfield. The Packers turned a pair of fourth-quarter turnovers into touchdowns to earn a 34-27 victory. The…
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by Marsel T. Mason, recruit757 DENDRON- The Surry County Cougars (6-0) are enjoying their most successful season since 1999 and have many talking state title. Under head coach Ervin Jones, the Cougars are balanced in their offensive attack and disruptive with their defensive attack. Cougar faithful have plenty to be thankful for this homecoming while…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The practices at Indian River High School are a little more upbeat and a little more energetic these days, and there’s definitely a different feel for a once-perennial football program trying to fight their way back to prominence. “This was a…
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