Princess Anne DB Tony Grimes (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) The #1 ranked cornerback in the nation, Tony Grimes, has made his college commitment by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The University of North Carolina got the plum of the 2021 recruiting class. Since he was an 8th grader, Princess Anne defensive back Tony Grimes (2021 DB/WR 6-1 180)…
Warwick WR Messiah Russell (Photo: Brian Knight/recruit757) William & Mary, JMU, and Army highlight top 10 for Warwick DB Messiah Russell by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 We’re not participating in an ideal world at the moment which makes anything involving the process of one’s recruitment extremely difficult. However, many student-athletes are making the best of it.…
(L-R) Jasiah Hales, Javoni Hales and K.J. White of Menchville (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) The future and the now represent Menchville in an off-season workout by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In 2019, Menchville took a step forward in finishing the season at 4-6 and earning their first playoff berth in over 20 years. They hadn’t reached the…
Salem DB/WR Desmond Green (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Navy lands their second commitment from Virginia Beach in as many weeks by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem defensive back and wide receiver Desmond Green (2021 DB/WR 5-10 190) decided to close his recruitment by giving his verbal commitment to the United States Naval Academy. Desmond competed at the…
Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Lew Johnston talks about the role of a coach in the lives of his athletes Taken from Lew Johnston’s blog “Coaching the little things” by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to recruit757 I’ve been thinking (and praying) a LOT the past 10 days! As Charles Dickens said, “It’s been the best of times…
There’s plenty to unpack as Cox has four rep the Falcons by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Cox High School was well represented at the recruit757 Spotlight Exposure camps last week. Rising seniors Dylan Hauser (2021 QB 5-11 186), Dominic Wilson (2021 WR/DB 6-1.5 198), Decoreion Hunter (2021 RB 5-7 177) and rising junior Hunter Waltz (2022…
Nansemond-Suffolk QB Dominic Bevilacqua (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Dominic Bevilacqua leads the Nansemond-Suffolk offense by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Many high school quarterbacks in the region may be envious of Dominic Bevilacqua (2022 QB 5-9 184). While there’s big pressure on a young quarterback, Dominic has a luxury few have. Nansemond-Suffolk’s primary threat is running back George…
Oscar Smith RB Kevon King (Photo: Joe Barnes/ recruit757) Kevon King now holds a Big Ten offer with Indiana on board by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Indiana Hoosiers are getting in the habit of dipping into Virginia for talent. Just a couple of years ago, the Hoosiers landed Hopewell running back Ronnie Walker. Walker led…
York HS lineman James Wade (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Controlling what he can, York lineman James Wade puts in his off-season work by Andy Hilton, recruit757 James Wade was one of the first local athletes to participate in a recruit757 Spotlight Showcase Camp. He and teammate Jordin Lennon were measured and were able to get a…
Hylton RB Ricky Slade (File Photo: Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA) The transfer from Penn State to Old Dominion is locked in for Ricky Slade by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is a move that’s been in the works for months. In February, former C.D. Hylton running back announced he would enter the transfer portal. Immediately, the rumor mill…