Work is coming along on VHSL Guidelines for Reopening Sports/Activities by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Thursday afternoon, the VHSL officially announced that athletic practices are on their way back. The first paragraph of their press release reads: In alignment with the Governor’s “Virginia’s Return to School Plan” announced on Tuesday, June 9, the VHSL Executive…
Petersburg QB Meziah Scott (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Norfolk State pulls trigger on Petersburg QB Meziah Scott by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Petersburg starting quarterback Meziah Scott (2021 QB 6-0 200) broke the seal on his recruitment back in early April when he picked up his first offer from Western Carolina. It would only take him a…
Will football fields be empty this fall? (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) According to the announcement Northam’s proclamation affect private and public schools by Andy Hilton, recruit757 All schools will open in 2020-21. Individual school systems will have the power to institute further restrictions beyond the ones outlined here. Schools will open in at least “Phase 2”…
Clover Hill RB/LB Kendall Cross (Photo: Clover Hill Athletics) Kendall Cross bags his first Division I offer Clover Hill’s Kendall Cross (2021 LB/RB 6-2 220) picked up his first Division I offer from William and Mary at the end of May. “Last season I suffered two injuries that limited my playing time which made some…
The VHSL anticipates instructions from the Governor by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Late Friday morning, the VHSL released a statement related to upcoming announcements by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. Governor Northam’s upcoming announcement regarding the re-opening of public schools in Virginia will have a significant effect on policy decisions by the VHSL and the VHSL Sports…
Coach Lew Johnston (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Lew Johnston wants you to explore your values as a coach Taken from Lew Johnston’s blog “Coaching the little things” by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to recruit757 I love it when I, as I call it, “pan for a gold nugget” and come up with a “boulder!” It’s…
Matoaca Head Coach Jay Parker (Video Still: Byron Jones) Matoaca watches four ink commitments during virtual signing celebration by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 There were no news reporters. There were no cameras, no grand setup, no enormous crowd, and no surprises for onlookers. Prior to Thursday morning, only four 2020 prospects from Matoaca cemented their commitment…
Manchester Head Coach Tom Hall (Photo: Sheridan King/recruit804) The newly formed CFBCA will give Virginia HS Football coaches a united voice by Andy Hilton, recruit757 COVID-19 has sparked a lot of concern, but it’s also sparking innovation. According to several of the coaches involved, the formation of a new football coaches association for Virginia is…
NCAA moves closer to opening up athletics by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Earlier this week, the NCAA announced that member institutions “can participate in on-campus voluntary athletics activities” beginning June 1. This currently applies to football and basketball only at this point. The NCAA also announced that a decision on other sports would be forthcoming. The…
Coach Lew Johnston (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Lew Johnston wants to see GOOD preparation Taken from Lew Johnston’s blog “Coaching the little things”. by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to recruit757 Two topics have come up in conversation in the last few days. I will take up one of them today. I’ll see if I want…