Norview guard Jaylani Darden (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Both teams are in the state tournament; Norview and Green Run square off to earn home court by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Friday night, Norview and Green Run continued their winning ways and advanced to the Region 5A Boys Basketball title game. The title game will be played…
Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757 Princess Anne looms for Norview by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The focal point for Jonathan Wilson’s Norview team on Saturday was to knock off Kempsville and guarantee their spot in the state tournament. Mission accomplished. Jada Bryant led the Pilots with a 14-point performance, but Norview had to hang on for the win…
Photo by Antowyne Shaw/recruit757 Darnell Dozier’s Princess Anne team continues to roll by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Darnell Dozier already wears ten state championship rings. He’s going to have to have an 11th sized for his toe if his Cavaliers continue their winning ways. Princess Anne is headed to their 13th consecutive state tournament appearance. The…
Hampton wins the 4A Region Girls Basketball title (Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Athleticism leads the Hampton Crabbers into the State Tournament by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Hampton Crabbers had Grafton on the run Friday night. Fast break points piled up as the Crabbers sprinted to an early lead and never looked back. “We didn’t play our…
A Convincing 102-69 win over Smithfield puts the Wilson Boys in the state tournament by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been a long time since the Presidents were in the state basketball tournament. Hippies, tie dye and free love hadn’t even come into style yet. The school’s campus was tucked behind Maryview Hospital, on Willett Drive…
Southeastern District POTY King’s Fork guard Jayden Epps (Video Still: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Jayden Epps of King’s Fork is the Player of the Year for the Southeastern District by Andy Hilton, recruit757 King’s Fork continues to roll in the Region 4A playoffs and their big season has led to big honors in the All-District teams. Jayden…
Lauren Van Assche of Great Bridge is Player of the Year for the Southeastern District by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lauren Van Assche led the Great Bridge Wildcats in the 2019-2020 season and though the Wildcats finished lower in the standings, her contributions certainly didn’t go unnoticed. The All-Southeastern District teams are selected by the coaches…
King’s Fork celebration surrounds Quentin Livingston (Video Still: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) King’s Fork went to the wire with Menchville by Andy Hilton, recruit757 King’s Fork was sent to a neutral court Wednesday night, but it could have been mistaken for a home game as the Bulldogs rocked the house with a thrilling finish. Smithfield’s gym was…
A fast start and strong finish sends Kecoughtan to the Region 5A semis by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Kecoughtan jumped out to a fast start against Indian River and held off the Braves on Tuesday night. Indian River sharpshooter Kahlil Oden kept his team in the game with a game leading 27 points, but it was…
Norview guard Jaylani Darden goes to the hoop vs. Bethel (Photo: Antowyne Shaw/recruit757) Jaylani Darden leads Norview with 18 points in their playoff opener by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Norview went on a run early and never looked back. The Pilots staked themselves to a double-digit first quarter lead as they converted their first four shots…