Oscar Smith enters for the State Semifinal (Photo; Joe Barnes/recruit757) Only one class will have a shot at a repeat state champion this year by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re in the final week of high school football. It’s a shame to see the season go, but we’re ready to crown new state champions. At Class…
Maury celebrates their win over Varina (Photo: Lance Hinton/recrut757) Maury now advances to their first State Championship game since 1972 by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Saturday’s state semifinal between Varina and Maury didn’t disappoint. In front of what looked to be a sold out Powhatan Stadium, fans were on the edge of their seats to see…
Kaiveon Cox sparks Blue Devil comeback by Byron Jones, recruit804 Kaiveon Cox has quietly rushed for 641 yards on 70 carries this season and has found the end zone five times. Saturday, he recorded 73 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns to fuel his teams 35-28 comeback victory over Goochland. With the win, Hopewell…
Lake Taylor RB Tarreon Washington-Jacobs scores vs. Patrick Henry (Photo: Brian Knight/recruit757) All three local teams bag home wins to advance to state title games by Andy Hilton, recruit757 All three teams from the 757 won their state semifinal games on Saturday. It wasn’t easy for any of them. Lake Taylor 36, Patrick Henry-Ashland 35…
Essex QB Ashton Ashlock (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Essex looks to break a Riverheads stranglehold on the Class 1 state championship by Andy Hilton, recruit804 Class 1 Semifinal: Essex (12-1) AT Riverheads (13-0) 1:30 p.m. Satuday Riverheads has a winning streak that’s now at 25 games. If they win the state title this season, it will…
Hopewell (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Hopewell/Goochland has no lack of story lines by Byron Jones, recruit804 Goochland Bulldogs (12-1) at Hopewell Blue Devils (13-0) 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Merner Field 190 teams across six divisions began their playoff quest for state supremacy on November 15th. Only 24 teams remain on that journey and at the conclusion…
Varina WR Isiah Paige and Maury WR KeAndre Lambert (Photos: Andy Hilton/recruit804 and Lance Hinton/recruit757) Are the stars aligned for Maury, or can Varina continue their role as giant killers? by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Varina (11-2) vs. Maury (13-0) Noon Saturday at Powhatan Field, Norfolk Saturday’s game between Varina and Maury is a battle full…
Hopewell RB/S Treveyon Henderson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Following in the footsteps of Brandon Smith and Ricky Slade, Treveyon Henderson wins a top honor by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Winning the Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year award is a pretty big deal. For an underclassman to do it is exceptional. Treveyon Henderson (2021 RB/FS 5-11…
Lake Taylor ATH Pierre Royster (Photo: Lance HInton/recruit757) Class 4 State Semi-finals: Patriots looking to play Cinderella, Titans aiming to crash the ball by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757/recruit804 Patrick Henry (10-3) at Lake Taylor (11-2): Lake Taylor Titans Stadium, Norfolk, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The Arrival Last Meeting: No prior meetings between Lake Taylor and Patrick…
Clover Hill TE/DE Bryson Jennings (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) ECU, North Carolina pulling out all the stops for Clover Hill DE Bryson Jennings by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Clover Hill put together a season worth respecting this year. The Cavaliers finished the season matching its highest win total since 2010. As a result, Clover Hill was gifted…
