by Andy Hilton, recruit757 recruit757 stopped by Phoebus High School on Thursday to present the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week award to sophomore defensive back, wide receiver, and kick returner Robbie Robinson. Robinson won the popular vote for his performance in a Saturday contest at Todd Stadium against then 8-0 Heritage. The game…
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by Nick Bailey, recruit757 With the High School football season coming to close quickly, every game from here on out can be very important. That statement cannot be truer than for the Hornets of Deep Creek. The Hornets got their first win of the season last week versus Indian River and are looking to build…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This week, we go to the private school ranks for this week’s recruit757/Sportswrap Game of the Week. As of this weekend, the regular season for the schools in the VISAA. That creates a situation where there’s a lot on the line as the season comes to a close. Friday night at…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Both teams had something at stake in the game. Denbigh had seeding in Division 4A South to fight for. Woodside was fighting for their playoff lives. For 48 minutes, both teams went toe-to-toe, and if you thought you’d be certain who would win, you could have easily been wrong. Woodside landed…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the second time in two days, the crew from the U.S. Army All-American Game presented a game jersey to a local player as the official recognition of their status as a 2014 All-American. On Thursday, it was Jamil Kamara’s turn to be honored. The Bishop Sullivan Catholic wide receiver has…
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by Andy Hilton/recruit757 The Western Branch Bruins football team is on a great roll. They’re 7-1 this week, and they’ll look to strengthen their playoff position as they take on Nansemond River. Now they’ll have an additional day to prepare. Due to expected rain and thunderstorms on Friday, Western Branch has announced that they’re moving…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here are your leaders as of this week. The season ends this week for a number of teams, including the private schools of the area and the teams of the former Peninsula District. Tallwood gets their bye week at the end of the season, and might end up waiting to see…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Representatives from the U.S. Army and the All-American Bowl committee made it official today. Lake Taylor DE/TE Jalyn Holmes is an All-American. The award ceremony was held at Lake Taylor High School on Wednesday, and there was a bit of a surprise to go along with the announcement. Not only is…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 With Steve Monninger at the helm, Norfolk Academy Football has taken a turn for the better. It’s show on the football field this season as the Bulldogs contend for a playoff berth, and it’s showing now in recruiting. Two of Monninger’s seniors have now committed to play in the Ivy League…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith’s Andrew Brown and Bayside’s Quin Blanding have already had their jersey presentations. This week, three more local athletes get their All-American jerseys from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the USMC Semper Fidelis Bowl. Lake Taylor defensive end/tight end Jalyn Holmes has been at the top of the recruiting…
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