The All-757 Watch List starts here. In putting this together, I had an eye on the players that should ultimately have a shot at earning first, second, or third team honors this year. You’ll see some honorable mention candidates in the list as well, who with a stellar season, could skyrocket to the top.
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Football season is officially here! The camp season is over and Hampton Roads’ finest get to put on their helmets and pads for LIVE ACTION! We made a trip out to Lake Taylor’s first day of practice to get a glimpse at what the team is working on for the Fall and how it feels to return as State Champions.
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In early August, the heat was blistering and the sweat was rolling, yet Nansemond River was still practicing harder than ever. The Warriors were a bubble team for the VHSL playoffs last year and quite frankly, they want in and want to earn a chance to win a state title. Coach Tracey Parker even said, “It is time we get the playoff monkey off our backs.” A 5-5 season last year has the Warriors prepared to slingshot into a playoff appearance in 2013. Nansemond River is a Division 4 school, but for the time being, they’ll continue their Southeastern District schedule of the past. Playing teams like Oscar Smith, Western Branch, and Grassfield should show the true merit of this Warriors team.
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Lakeland High School graduate Zach Super had a tumultous high school career, and he’s had a tumultuous recruitment. The strongman quarterback from Suffolk started his career at King’s Fork, but transferred out after his freshman year. Issues arose and he had to sit out his sophomore season. His junior year was short lived due to injury, but his senior season was prosperous at the helm of Lakeland’s offense. Now his college plans have taken a new turn.
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Every year, it seems that Danny Dodson knows how to get his team to the playoffs. 2013 will be no exception. The Wolverines return a lot of key players, and their big game experience will serve them well this time around. Division 6 is notoriously difficult. Don’t expect Dodson’s team to be intimidated.
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The Matoaca Warriors started the preseason with a bang this year. Approximately 1,200 parents, fans, students, and curious spectators watched the Warriors’ First Annual Red-White Scrimmage. Brainchild of Coaches Pat Manuel and Fred Stoots, the Matoaca Warriors’ Red White Scrimmage is a team scrimmage, focusing on the base offensive and defensive calls established in the first week of practice. The event also allowed the coaching staff to meet the parents and fans to discuss football. Parents and fans had unprecedented access to the field, coaches, and players during the scrimmage. The event was also a fundraiser for money used to buy football equipment, enhance the weight room, and purchase new player uniforms.
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It wasn’t that long ago that the Tabb Tigers were members of the Peninsula District. Now with the end of district play, and the introduction of conferences to the VHSL structure, Tabb has the opportunity to open up scheduling. Tabb is still a Division 4 program, but their new conference mates are Smithfield, Powhatan, Jamestown and Grafton. Conference 19 is one of the smaller conferences, so in a couple of years the Tigers will have six out of conference games to schedule.
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It’s big news for the Ocean Lakes program. Coach Chris Scott has the program clicking, and this latest commitment gives the Dolphins yet another Division I commitment with an opportunity to have a big impact at the next level.
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Rumors swirl this time of year, and there’s been no shortage of rumors this offseason. Davion Taylor, return man and running back for Maury High School is on the move.
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Last Sunday’s National Camp Series event in Williamsburg showcased some emerging talent. Warwick punter Lee Shrader and Gloucester placekicker Jackson Lowther won the competition for their respective positions, setting up what could be a record breaking season.
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