Ex-Woodside star Jay Kilpatrick seeing early playing time at Davis & Elkins by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Davis & Elkins freshman Jay Kilpatrick was a pleasant surprise during the Lady Senators’ exhibition contest with Old Dominion last week. Kilpatrick, a graduate of Woodside High School in Newport News, finished with 10 points in her return to…
Monarchs start slow in blowout win over Virginia Wesleyan by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Old Dominion men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones had every reason to be excited following his team’s blowout win over Virginia State on Wednesday night. After Friday’s preseason finale against Virginia Wesleyan, the level of enthusiasm may not be quite as high, but…
Former Woodside guard Orlina commits to Hampton by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Woodside High School standout Chris Orlina announced his decision to commit to Hampton University via Twitter on Wednesday. Orlina, helped lead Woodside to the Group 6A state tournament last season in his return to the Peninsula District after spending his freshman season with…
Lady Monarchs survive against Davis & Elkins by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The first half for Tuesday’s scrimmage for the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs was truly a tale of two quarters. Behind 12 first-quarter points from Simms, ODU led 26-10 at the end of the period. Simms, who finished last season as the seventh-leading scoring in…
Antwan Epps Jr picks up GSWU offer by Romello Styles, recruit757 2019 prospect Antwan”AJ” Epps Jr has received his first college offer from Georgia SouthWestern State University. With a long season about to kick off, AJ plans to lead his Granby Comets (Norfolk,VA) to a successful season. He will be running the show from the…
Lady Monarchs open preseason slate against Davis & Elkins by Romello Styles, recruit757 Coach Barefoot will lead her Lady Monarch on the court tonight for their first taste of action in a preseason battle against Davis & Elkins at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, kicking off at 7pm. Led by captains Jennie Simms and Destinee…
Inaugural Recruit757 Grassroot League tips off in December by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 With the start of high school basketball around the corner, that usually means down time for grassroots age teams. Until this year. The inaugural Recruit757 Grassroots Basketball League will kick off on December 4. The league is open to boys and girls teams…
Kings Fork’s Miller makes call for UNC-G by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Kings Fork senior Amesha Miller has finally made the call. Next fall, Miller will enroll at UNC-Greensboro, committing to the program Friday evening. “I appreciated all the schools who offered me and welcomed me to their program. I was shown so much love from…
Hampton’s Marquis Godwin officially switches to ODU Hampton 2017 guard Marquis Godwin shocked most recruiting pundits when he decided to reopen his recruitment last weekend, following a previous commitment to the University of Richmond. The 6-foot-5 guard made a bigger splash late Thursday evening, announcing his decision to join the Old Dominion Monarchs via Twitter.…
Cayla Hannibal locks in on Navy scholarship following visit by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Salem (VB) senior Cayla Hannibal made her commitment to Navy this past June. That didn’t stop the point guard from reaffirming her commitment to the Naval Academy over the weekend. “My visit was great, the team the coaches were so welcoming. They…