ODU host annual Education Day contest by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After suffering a pair of defeats, ODU got back on the winning trail with a 83-52 victory over North Carolina Central on Sunday. Lady Monarchs head coach Karen Barefoot wanted to see more intensity on the defensive end for the Monarchs. She got her money’s…
Peninsula rivals battle on Tuesday by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bethel will face Phoebus tonight in arguably the top game on the Peninsula. Both teams return talent in the backcourt. The deciding factor may come in the form of Bruins’ center Dajour Dickens. After running off a 18-game win streak last season, Bethel was upset in…
Titans begin title run against Norview by Daisia Payne, recruit757 Lake Taylor will take on Norview for the opening game of the regular season. The Titans lost some of the talent they had last year since Gabe Miller and Travius Smith graduated, but are led by a junior-trio this year. Guards Jalen Jordan, Joe Bryant…
Can Crabbers get over hurdle in 5A? by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Last year, Hampton and Bethel battled for conference supremacy, with each taking matchups from the other. Woodside won the Group 6A South Region title and qualified for a state tournament berth. Phoebus is a team that has young talent led by guard Antwan Miles.…
First Colonial begins 2nd year under Stokes by Romello Styles, recruit757 Coach Billy Stokes is very optimistic for his Lady Patriots this season. Stokes will be bringing a few surprises this year in the form of 3 freshman that he believes are raw but highly talented. They will play alongside one of his seniors DK…
Upstart Bruins should challenge for SED crown by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In recent years the Southeastern District race has come down to either Kings Fork or Oscar Smith. With conference races taking precedent over old district rivalries, district standings hardly mean a thing these days. But an upstart Western Branch team will be among the…
Defending state champs, 4A runner-ups top ED race by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Lake Taylor came within seconds winning the Group 4A state title last season. Norview reached the Group 5A postseason for the second straight year, while Granby returns a team stocked with talent in Group 6A. That fails to mention IC Norcom, who will…
Cook Twins, Greene will lead Williamsburg Christian in Metro by Romello Styles, recruit757 Williamsburg Christian Academy head coach Chris Brown has high hopes for his Eagles this season at Williamsburg Christian Academy as they fell short last year in the state semifinals, they have in their sights making it all the way this season. Coach…
Expect Bishop, Cape Henry to battle for TCIS league crown by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bishop Sullivan should challenge Cape Henry for TCIS supremacy this season. Last year’s regular season champion, Hampton Roads Academy, lost league MVP Bryan Hart but does return all-conference performer Justin Chicot. Cape Henry should be ready to challenge for conference supremacy…
Lady Monarchs avenge home loss with rout of NCCU by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The last contest played in the Ted Constant Convocation for the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs resulted in a defeat at the hands of former CAA foe, William & Mary. On Sunday, ODU never appeared to be in danger, running away from North…