Jordan Williams becomes the Tigers first local football commit since Tajh Boyd by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It was a day for celebration at Cox High School. Jordan Williams quietly rose up the ranks as a recruiting target over the past year or two, and as of now is the most highly recruited player in Coach…
Douglas Freeman is headed in the right direction with Coach Mike Henderson by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Team: Douglas Freeman (Henrico, Virginia) Classification:/Conference: 5A/11 2015-2016 Record: 9-2 (1st round loss to Lee-Davis 41-14) Head Coach: Mike Henderson Mascot: Rebels (Blue and gray) It’s been four years since Coach Mike Henderson took over at Douglas Freeman. Since…
Roanoke native Chris Mitchell moves in to take over the Vikings by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Thomas Jefferson (Richmond, Virginia) Classification/Conference: 3A/26 2015-2016 Record: 3-7 (Missed Playoffs) Head Coach: Chris Mitchell Mascot: Vikings (Crimson and White) Thomas Jefferson went just 9-32 under the reign of Chad Hornik. In 2013 Coach Hornik led the Vikings to…
Last year’s run by Highland Springs has Hermitage coach Patrick Kane scheming by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Team: Hermitage (Richmond, VA) Classification/Conference – 5A/11 2015 Record – 12-1 (third round playoff loss to Highland Springs, 42-35) Head Coach – Patrick Kane Mascot – Panthers (Red, Blue, White) Hermitage opened their season with a win over Highland…
At Varina, experience will be key Team: Varina Classification/Conference: 5A/Conference 12 2015 Record: 4-6 (No Playoffs) Head Coach: Stu Brown Mascot: Blue Devils (Blue and Vegas Gold) Over the last eight seasons, Coach Brown has helped lead the Blue Devils to a 61-28 record. However, over the last two seasons the Blue Devils have hit…
Coach Lew Johnston shares more of his wisdom in the coaches corner by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to UltimateRecruit.com I hope a few of you have read my book or at least have followed my blog for a while. If not, you need to know that my key to successful high school coaching (record…
The Thomas Dale Knights are back to business as usual. by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Team: Thomas Dale (Chester, VA) Classification/Conference – 6A/3 2015 Record – 9-5 (lost in 6A State Semis to Oscar Smith, 21-3) Head Coach – Kevin Tucker Mascot – Knights (Maroon, Grey) In 2013, the Knights finished 9-3 and went as far…
Thomas Dale 2020 Athlete Chris Tyree adds Virginia Tech Offer by Shedrick McCall, recruit804.com Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. – David Forest Sometimes success happens faster than you can imagine when you have God given abilities. Chris Tyree has…
Dinwiddie’s 2017 Speedster Tye Freeland has six offers by Shedrick McCall, recruit804 What do Rocket Ismail, Devin Hester, Chris Henry, and Tavon Austin all have in common with Tye Freeland? One word: speed. This class of 2017 speedster has been compared to these guys regarding his speed. He runs a 4.40 40 yard dash (and…
After an 8-5 season in 2015, players and coaches at Cosby are hungry for more. by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Team: Cosby (Midlothian, VA) Classification/Conference – 6A/3 2015 Record – 8-5 (lost in 6A South Semifinal) Head Coach – Peter Mustacio Mascot – Titans (Navy Blue, Light Blue) 10 years ago the key for Cosby High…