Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Lew Johnston talks about the role of a coach in the lives of his athletes Taken from Lew Johnston’s blog “Coaching the little things” by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to recruit757 I’ve been thinking (and praying) a LOT the past 10 days! As Charles Dickens said, “It’s been the best of times…
Deep Run QB Bo Kite (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Elon attempting to grab the attention of Deep Run QB Bo Kite by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It’s difficult to play quarterback at the high school level. You have some that strictly play the quarterback position while others double-down at multiple positions because it makes you more flexible…
Hylton RB Ricky Slade (File Photo: Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA) The transfer from Penn State to Old Dominion is locked in for Ricky Slade by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is a move that’s been in the works for months. In February, former C.D. Hylton running back announced he would enter the transfer portal. Immediately, the rumor mill…
The VHSL’s delay and the Governor’s backpedal on a school decision means uncertainty by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I’m going to share a few opinions here. I have no more information than what’s already been released by the VHSL and the Governor’s office. The VHSL Executive Committee decided to wait on making an announcement about Fall…
Prince George lineman Jaelin Montgomery (Photo: Byron Jones/recruit804) Jaelin Montgomery selects the Dukes by Byron Jones, recruit804 Prince George offensive lineman Jaelin Montgomery (2021 6-4 310) ended his recruitment Thursday evening, committing to JMU and Head Coach Curt Cignetti. Montgomery chose the Dukes over offers from ECU, ODU, Rhode Island, Liberty, Georgetown, Towson, Maine, PENN,…
Antonio Jackson (L) and Khalil Moore of Benedictine (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Khalil Moore and Antonio Jackson are Class of 2024 athletes looking to break in by Andy Hilton, recruit804 Both Khalil Moore and Antonio Jackson came into Monday night’s recruit757 Spotlight Exposure camp looking less at getting exposure and more at getting acclimated to high…
Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 The hope of confirming the return of high school sports is dashed, for now by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Today was supposed to be the day when the VHSL would make a decision on reinstating high school sports. An affirmative vote would have most likely set a schedule for practices and would have…
Troy Lewis and Jacob Coleman of Matoaca (Photos courtesy of Jay Parker/Matoaca Football) Recruiting trends north at Matoaca with Troy Lewis, Jacob Coleman leading the way by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Just when you think things are heading towards a pause is when the atmosphere truly starts to heat up. The same could be said about…
Highland Springs DB Damond Harmon (Photo courtesy of Greg Whitted/Capturing Reality) Highland Springs DB Damond Harmon gives us insight on his decision making process by Byron Jones, recruit804 Over the weekend, Highland Springs defensive back Damond Harmon (2021 DB 6-1 178) announced his five finalists. We published his story yesterday, but wanted to take a…
Phase three brings practice and camps into reality for Virginia athletes by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Monday, VHSL Executive Director Billy Haun stated that they were waiting for Phase Three to be announced by Governor Ralph Northam. “It’s important to note that if nothing changes between today and Thursday, definitive answers on fall sports will…
