Salem (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Salem’s strategy pays off again in a 34-10 win by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For years, the formula at Salem High School has been strong defense and a running game that wears opponents down. That formula worked to near perfection Friday night as the Sun Devils took the Region 5A playoff opener…
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Landstown DB Emmanuel Idlebird corrals Woodside ATH Khaleef Jimmison (Photo: Nathaniel Jones/recruit757) Tommy Reamon’s homecoming results in a Landstown win by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Some call Todd Stadium the house that Tommy Reamon built. There have been memorable moments there for the coach, and most certainly some of them involve Michael Vick. Reamon played at…
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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…
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Indian River QB Dominique Brooks surveys the field with Donovan Everette in pursuit (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) A second game against Norview goes even better for Indian River by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A rematch between Indian River and Norview quickly turned into a rout. The Braves showed why they’ve been perfect on the season as they…
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#9 Mark Dyer hands off to Leo Wethington (File photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Deep Creek prevailed two weeks ago; King’s Fork got their payback Friday night by Nick Bailey, recruit757 The playoffs didn’t start without Mother Nature causing a little bit of chaos before the game even started. The rain stopped just in time in Deep…
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Nansemond River ATH Kevin Johnson looks to evade two Kecoughtan defenders (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Nansemond River advances after 36-0 destruction of Kecoughtan by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Kecoughtan knew that if it didn’t bring its top form it could be the end of a very productive football season. However, Nansemond River head coach Justin Conyers was…
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Phoebus lineman Donovan Cooper (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Two offers in less than 24 hours for Donovan Cooper as Phoebus prepare for 3A Regional Quarter-final battle against New Kent by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Phoebus has historically been a powerhouse for prospects leaving and striving to become better men on and off the football field. From William…
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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…
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Cox ATH Tayvion Robinson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) The second season kicks off on Friday night in the 757 by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We get to see some familiar match ups and some new pairings in the first round of the playoffs. After tonight, most of the field will be cut in half as we countdown…
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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…
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