Peninsula District Preview Part I: Phoebus/Woodside wrestling for PD supremacy by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 This has been the most active off-season since I took over covering the Peninsula District which only covers a span of five seasons. Phoebus came for blood during the regular season and torched every PD program in its sight only falling…
Hampton Crabbers 2019 (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Peninsula District Preview Part II: New faces in new places, how will Hampton bounce back from first losing season under Mike Smith? by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 For an introduction to the district and a preview of the other five programs in the PD, check out Brandon Mitchell’s run down…
Lafayette TE Tyler Neville (Photo: Lafayette HS) Tyler Neville plays multiple roles as a tight end in the Lafayette offense by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lafayette has grown into a Bay Rivers District power house over the last decade, and along with that they’re getting in the habit of sending athletes off to Division I college…
Catholic WR/DB Valerian Johnson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Valerian Johnson takes a leadership role in his final high school season by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our number 13 selection is rising into a senior leadership role and his hard work continues. Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior prospects in and around the…
#69 Warren Gillman blocks for #24 Cody Parrett (Photo: Mary Ann Magnant/recruit757) Coach Tommy Austin guides the Crusaders to a convincing win to start his campaign at Catholic by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The game was delayed a day due to Friday night storms, but once the Crusaders hit the field, there was no holding them…
Indian River QB Zakai Minggia on the run (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Against Ocean Lakes, the Indian River defense was unbreakable by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Indian River should be one of those teams that every program in the Southeastern District circles on their schedule. The Braves are coming off of a season where they were 10-0…
Maury DE Darian Varner (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Darian Varner has already made his commitment to Temple by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our number 14 selection is a dog in the trenches who’s motivated to bring his team back to another deep playoff run in 2019. Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior…
Oscar Smith vs. Salem scrimmage (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Oscar Smith has one more scrimmage before meeting the Springers by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Unlike Salem, who starts their football schedule next week, Oscar Smith has a scrimmage against L.C. Bird left to play before they face Highland Springs in their opener after Labor Day. The Tigers…
Salem vs. Oscar Smith (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) After a tune up against Oscar Smith, Salem should be ready by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem High School head coach Shawn Wilson likes to have his team scrimmage against Oscar Smith as their last scrimmage each season. It gives his kids a true test of their potential, and…
Deep Creek LB Gabe Fuster (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Gabe Fuster anchors the Deep Creek defense by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our number 15 selection has a great nose for the ball, roams the field like a punisher and exhibits toughness that’s off the charts. Heading into the regular season, we recognize the top 30 senior prospects…