Henrico DB Jaelen Adkins commits to VMI (Twitter photo) Henrico DB Jaelen Adkins verbally commits to VMI by John Harvey, recruit804 Some people wilt under the pressure of big game scenarios. Henrico’s Jaelen Adkins embraces the challenge. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound senior defensive back thrived in that role this fall, leading the Warriors to the second…
Hopewell ATH Trey Henderson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Young Players play a major role in Hopewell’s State Championship run by Joe Nelson, recruit804 When coaches say that they have a young team, it usually translates to a rebuilding year or a subpar record. For head coach Ricky Irby and Hopewell, young players played a major role…
St. Christopher’s fullback Jens Ames (File Photo: St. Christopher’s Athletics) The Football All-Stars of the Virginia Preparatory League by Andy Hilton, recruit804 The coaches of the private schools in the Richmond area, known collectively as the Prep league (Virginia Preparatory League) have selected their All-Prep League team for football. Schools in the Prep League include…
Akeem Smith has selected Georgia State as his college destination by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Akeem Smith had a huge senior year for Bishop Sullivan. The 6-foot one, 290 pound defensive tackle ended his final high school year with 92 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 60 TFL and five forced fumbles playing against a steady diet of some…
Thomas Dale RB Chris Tyree (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Chris Tyree snags an offer from Mississippi State by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 It’s never too early to plan ahead. The best results in life are born of preparation, determination, and perhaps a little bit of luck. Mississippi State has been a nonfactor in the SEC this season…
Josiah Hayes of Nansemond River fights for yardage against Highland Springs LB Christian White (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Highland Springs advances over Nansemond River to reach third-consecutive title game by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 On the Springers second possession of the first quarter, D’vonte Waller handed the ball off to Rayquan Smith who carried the ball over…
Hopewell RB Ronnie Walker fends off Edward Hampton of James Monroe (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Hopewell scores on four of their first five possessions against James Monroe by Joe Nelson, recruit804 The past two seasons Hopewell has fallen just before reaching the state finals. This time around Head Coach Ricky Irby and the Blue Devils left…
Louisa QB Malik Bell looks to escape Lafayette LB E.J. Green (Photo: John Harvey/recruit757) A late surge by Lafayette wasn’t enough to deny Louisa their first state title game appearance in over a decade by John Harvey, recruit757 Christmas came early for the Louisa County football team Saturday, Dec. 2, as they defeated Lafayette 20-13…
Region 2A Defensive POY Poquoson RB/LB Robert Henesey (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Goochland and Poquoson dominate the top honors in Region 2A by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Poquoson won the right to represent Region 2A in the State Semifinals, but there was no lack of talent across the board. The coaches of Region 2A have selected the…
#21 Hopewell RB Robert Briggs (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit804) Hopewell has been tested. Is this a trap game for the Blue Devils? by Joe Nelson, recruit804 James Monroe (7-6) at Hopewell (9-4) 1:30 p.m. Saturday VHSL Class 3 teams often tote records that reflect the high level of competition they face in larger schools during the…