Both CNU programs ranked in top 15 nationally by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The nationally-ranked Christopher Newport Lady Captains will kick off the 2017-18 regular season when it hosts Bridgewater College tonight at 6:00 pm. CNU, ranked fourth in country in the recent WBCA preseason poll, returns all five starters from last year’s 29-3 team that…
Lady Pirates pull off huge upset over ACC opponent by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The college basketball season has started off well within the local ranks with several programs scoring big wins during the opening weekend of the new season. It was the women’s programs that scored the biggest win. Perhaps the most surprising victory of…
Four-star prospect Johnson gives verbal commitment to Gators by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Oak Hill senior Keyontae Johnson is officially off the board, announcing his decision to attend the University of Florida on Friday night. “I like Florida, they are in the SEC so I would play my first year,” Johnson previously told ZAGSBLOG on his…
Mississippi-bound Wiggins heads Lady Cavs signing day class by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 For some of the top high school basketball prospects in the country, Wednesday was the official end of their recruiting process after signing National Letters of Intent. Among the many student-athletes to sign in the Hampton Roads area was Princess Anne senior Xaria…
Carver’s double-double too much for Apprenctice School in exhibition matchup by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In a benefit contest that would tip off the 207-18 season for both programs, Hampton ran away from the Apprentice School, 90-43 in the first-ever Hype Night Unite game. Apprentice School momentarily led 3-0 to start the contest, but was subsequently…
Young Pilots peaking as start of new season approaches by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 It’s the first day of practice across Hampton Roads for high school basketball programs and for one head coach, Norview’s Rick Foster, another year at the helm of a program. Foster, took over the Norview boys program prior to last season after…
Monarchs eclipse 50 percent in blowout win over CNU by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Old Dominion men’s basketball team opened this year’s exhibition slate just as it did last season, with a win over Christopher Newport University. Behind a game-high 17 points from Randy Haynes, ODU blew away Christopher Newport at the Ted Constant Convocation Center,…
Virginia Beach native Owens forces overtime, Trojans win against rival Spartans by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Saturday night, a confident Virginia State men walked into Joseph Echols Hall and left victorious over a Norfolk State team. Aided by a game-tying three-pointer by Virginia Beach native Philip Owens II to end regulation, the Trojans walked with a…
Border Clash will feature host of Hampton Roads schools by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 A number of high school teams from Hampton Roads will travel south to North Carolina for the Robert L Vaughan Border Clash this January. The one-day event is presented by WRVS-FM 99 and will take place on Saturday, January 27 at…
Busy week ahead for CNU Men by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Christopher Newport travels to University of Maryland-Eastern Shore for an exhibition contest Thursday night. The contest is scheduled for a 7:00pm tip-off. After traveling to UMES, CNU will return to Hampton Roads for a Sunday road date with Old Dominion. Christopher Newport men’s basketball team…