Life Christian Academy LB Devonte Watson (Photo: Cyreeta Hall/LifeStory Foto for recruit804) The learning curve was steep this fall for Devonte Watson by Byron Jones, recruit804 Before coming to Life Christian Academy, Devonte Watson was home schooled. He played his first three years with the Central Virginia Disciples, a team affiliated with the Central Virginia…
VHSL Football (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Here’s a recap of the games that have a new kickoff time, new venue, or both by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It wouldn’t be a football Friday in 2018 without weather coming into play. The far western parts of the state are expecting snow between now and Friday night, while the…
Coastal Carolina (Photo: Coastal Carolina Athletics) There’s a new bowl game on the docket. The Myrtle Beach Bowl starts play in 2020. by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s a new bowl game in town. Specifically, there’s a new game in Myrtle Beach, and it’s the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The MAC, along with the Sunbelt Conference and…
Top seeds prevailed in large measure and now play in the Region Semifinals by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There are few underdogs left the the VHSL playoffs. We enter the Regional Semifinal round with only a few higher seeds still competing. All games ate at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 16 unless noted CLASS 6 REGION A…
Henrico team captains (Photo: Byron Jones/recruit804) Defense carries Henrico past Varina by Byron Jones, recruit804 The Henrico Warriors defeated the Varina Blue Devils 28-13 in the first round of the Division 5 Region B playoffs. This marked the fourth consecutive victory for the Warriors over the Blue Devils. HOW IT HAPPENED: Mother Nature decided to…
Woodberry Forest QB Ben Locklear (Photo: Woodberry Forest Athletics) Episcopal and Woodberry Forest meet for the 118th time on Saturday by Andy Hilton, recruitNoVA Episcopal (5-3) at Woodberry Forest (5-2) 2:00 p.m. Saturday It is known simply as the “Game.” For those involved, it needs no other name. As the legend goes, on the second…
Varina at Henrico (Photo: Byron Jones/recruit804) THE REMATCH: Varina vs. Henrico Round 2 by Byron Jones, recruit804 Class 5 Region B First Round Playoff: #6 Varina Blue Devils (8-2) @ #3 Henrico Warriors (8-1) Friday, November 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. Playoff season has arrived in Virginia and that means only one thing… Win or go…
Varina/Henrico headline a strong slate of contests on Friday’s playoff schedule in the Central Region by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Region 6B #1 Colonial Forge (10-0) (Bye) #5 Clover Hill (5-5) at #4 Franklin (6-4) #7 James River (3-7) at #2 Manchester (10-0) #6 Cosby (4-6) at #3 Thomas Dale (8-2) recruit804 Key Points: Thomas Dale…
(L) Jordan Massenburg and Julian Ruiz of Clover Hill (Photos provided by Terrell Hackney) Massenburg and Ruiz starting to pick up recruiting interest by Byron Jones, recruit804 Earlier this season, I did a feature on running-back Christopher Houston’s football recruitment, and his role in helping to create a culture of winning at Clover Hill High…
Hermitage LB Khalil Finger (2017 Photo Mike Caudill/recruit804) Henrico LB Khalil Finger grabs a VMI offer, prepares for a Region 5B quarter-final date with Varina by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 This time last season, Khalil Finger was preparing for a different type of opponent. After successfully returning from a knee injury against Mills Godwin earlier in…