(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…
The VHSL’s delay and the Governor’s backpedal on a school decision means uncertainty by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I’m going to share a few opinions here. I have no more information than what’s already been released by the VHSL and the Governor’s office. The VHSL Executive Committee decided to wait on making an announcement about Fall…
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy RB George Pettaway (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Nansemond-Suffolk RB George Pettaway sees the Tar Heels jump aboard by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The long train of offers and interest for George Pettaway (2022 RB 5-11 170) continues to add boxcars. The University of North Carolina is now in play for Pettaway and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy head…