Preview (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Preseason previews of every team are on the way by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our aim is to roll out a preview of every high school team in every region before the season kicks off. Here’s a look at the previews provided so far, and we’ll fill in the blanks as we…
Phoebus Head Coach Jeremy Blunt (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Phoebus has traveled to the state semi-final game in consecutive seasons. Will third time be the charm? by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Phoebus (Hampton, Virginia) Classification/District: 3A/Peninsula 2016 Record: 11-3 (State semi-final loss to Blacksburg 26-12) Head Coach: Jeremy Blunt Colors: Blue and gold Mascot: Phantoms Would…
Western Branch DT Jalen Alexander (Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757) Slow and steady has won the race for Jalen Alexander by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Linemen don’t get much of the glory. Add to that a starring role for Western Branch, a team that’s constantly in the shadows of Oscar Smith and more dynamic programs like Indian…
Menchville 2016 (File Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Ray Savage, Jr. and Menchville enter year three of their reconstruction by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Menchville (Newport News, Virginia) Classification/District: 5A/Peninsula 2016 Record: 1-9 (No playoffs) Head Coach: Ray Savage, Jr. Colors: Purple and gold Mascot: Monarchs Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will the Menchville…
Princess Anne WR/DB Antonio Grimes (Photo: Mike Caudill/recruit757) Princess Anne has the squad to make moves this season by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Team: Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Classification/District: 5A/Beach 2016 Record: 3-7 Head Coach: Jelani Fair Colors: Red, White and Blue Mascot: Cavaliers Not everyone has been paying attention, but the Princess Anne Cavaliers…
Christchurch QB/DE Steven Stilianos (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit804) Lafayette grabs a commitment from Steven Stilianos by John Harvey, recruit804 Steven Stillanos plays a myriad of positions for Christchurch School’s football team. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound senior will have an opportunity to learn another spot on the gridiron at the next level after he verbally committed to play…
Heritage Head Coach George Massenburg (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Heritage prepares for life without Jeremiah Boyd and Amonyae Watson by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Heritage (Newport News, Virginia) Classification/District: 4A/Peninsula 2016 Record: 8-4 (second-round playoff loss to Lake Taylor 42-19) Head Coach: George Massenburg Colors: Maroon and silver Mascot: Hurricanes It took a while for Heritage…
New Bruton Head Coach Tim Smith (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) New head coach Tim Smith is installing change at Bruton by John Harvey, recruit757 Team: Bruton (York County, Virginia) Classification/District: 2A/Bay Rivers 2016 Record: 0-10 Head Coach: Tim Smith Colors: Green and gold Mascot: Panthers With just one victory over the last two seasons, Bruton’s football…
Western Branch DT Jalen Alexander (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Western Branch big man Jalen Alexander is still undecided by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the North Carolina Tar Heels, it’s better late than never. There’s still time for them to have an impact in the Jalen Alexander sweepstakes. Alexander made an announcement toward the end of July…
Bethel 2016 (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) William Beverley and Bethel are in rebuild mode after losing key prospects last season by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Bethel (Hampton, Virginia) Classification/District: 5A/Peninsula 2016 Record: 6-5 (first-round playoff loss to Indian River 33-14) Head Coach: William Beverley Colors: Green and gold Mascot: Bruins Expect to see a new look…