Poquoson (File Photo by Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) VHSL Class 2 Power Ratings by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s yet another new system which is actually closer to the old system. Teams in each classification (1-6) are drawn into four regions and all teams compete within those regions until the state semifinal. In this year’s semifinals, the Region…
Washington and Lee (File Photo) VHSL Class 1 Power Ratings by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The latest Power Ratings have been released. We’re halfway through the season and there are still plenty of programs in the mix for a playoff berth. This fall gives us a new system for the playoffs. Teams in each classification (1-6)…
Norfolk Christian (File Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Flint Hill, Blue Ridge and Roanoke Catholic sit at the top of the VISAA Power Ratings by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The latest VISAA Power Ratings are out and no one is running away with the season yet. Only two teams have undefeated records at this point: Flint Hill (4-0)…
Andy Hilton and Nathan Epstein on the Sportswrap (Video Still) On the Sportswrap with Nathan Epstein; what do we know now at mid-season? by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We knew coming into the season that some teams were going to contend,just as they’ve always done. Now at mid-season, Oscar Smith sits at the top of our…
Deep Creek DB Antoine Flora carries the ball (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Here’s a new look at the #NewCreek by Andy Hilton, recruit757 After Friday night’s win over Indian River, Deep Creek is sitting alone (almost) at the top of the Southeastern District. Oscar Smith is still undefeated in district play, but the Tigers hold a…
Coach Justin Kavanaugh (Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757) Coach Justin Kavanaugh walks you through some recruiting check list items by Justin Kavanaugh, Sport and Speed Institute (a special contribution to UltimateRecruit) When talking recruiting with my athletes the first things we go over are what I like to call the “Pre-Game checklist”. Just like in football,…
Phoebus WR Barry Hargraves, Jr. (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Key wins and losses rock the Top Ten by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Bishop Sullivan loses again. At 2-4, where do we put them? The Crusaders are obviously playing good teams, and the talent is there for Bishop Sullivan. They’re not winning games. At this point, we’re setting…
The Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week award goes to Booker T. Washington again! by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For two weeks in a row, a player from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk has won the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week award. It’s deja vu’ all over again. In September, two…
Virginia Tech WR Cam Phillips fends off two Clemson Tigers (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics) Virginia Tech need not hang their heads over a loss to Clemson by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I want to give Virginia Tech fans some perspective. The pundits have been poised to come out of the woodwork. The build up…
William and Mary vs. Stony Brook (Photo courtesy of William and Mary Athletics) William and Mary is 2-2 after the home loss by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (A special contribution to recruit757) WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Joe Carbone threw for 182 yards and a touchdown and Stacey Bedell ran for 104 yards and a score…