Virginia Tech lineman Ricky Walker (WAVY Video Still) The defense was strong and Ricky Walker had several shining moments by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) BLACKSBURG (WAVY) – Virginia Tech’s young, but talented defense showed its potential in the Hokies’ annual Spring game at Lane Stadium. Bud Foster’s “Lunch-Pail Defense” began…
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ODU Spring Game (File Photo: Sam Mizelle, recruit757) Drayton Arnold and Steven Williams duelled Saturday in the ODU spring game by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) NORFOLK (WAVY) — Old Dominion wrapped up its spring football sessions with the annual Blue-White scrimmage. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drayton Arnold was impressive in his…
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Norfolk State Head Coach Latrell Scott (WAVY Video Still) Former Highland Springs QB Juwan “Pootie” Carter is set to lead the Spartans in 2018 by Brian Parsons, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) This is coach Latrell Scott’s fourth season, and its the first time that the offense has won the spring game. Sophomore…
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Colgan lineman George Neiser (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruitNoVA) John and George Neiser are part of the foundation at Colgan High School by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA One of the bigger surprises in Northern Virginia prep football last year was the initial success of its newest varsity team, from Charles Colgan High in Manassas. Under coach Steve Baudendistel,…
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Menchville LB Jahvoni Hales (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Menchville RB/LB Javoni Hales looking to build off of prosperous freshman season by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 By week four of last season, it was unsure what the Menchville Monarchs would turn into on the football field. The Monarchs came out and lost their first two games of the…
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Westfield WR/DB Taylor Morin makes a snag (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) It’s been a big week for Westfield WR Taylor Morin by Andy Hilton, recruitNoVA Taylor Morin is seeing his football prowess pay off. Actually, character and academics are playing into it as well. On Wednesday, Morin (JR WR 5-11 170) picked up his third college…
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Thomas Dale lineman Rick D’Abreu (Photo: Myles Legget/Thomas Dale Athletics) Prom Preparation Interrupted: Furman leaves Rick D’Abreu with 9th collegiate offer by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 In 2002, I tested for my Learner’s Permit just weeks before it was time for me to attend my high school prom. Not only did I have the car picked…
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Nansemond River Coach Justin Conyers (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Nansemond River elevates Justin Conyers from assistant to head coach by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Just a couple of months after David Coccoli stepped down from the head coaching job at Nansemond River, assistant coach Justin Conyers will step in. The 2017 Warriors turned a #4 seed in…
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C.D. Hylton RB Juanya Braxton (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Juanya Braxton nailed down an MVP award with his strong performance at the Clash of the Titans by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA The first thing one notices is the energy. Juanya Braxton has barrels to burn, keeping his compact physique on the move. If it’s not the energy,…
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Hermitage RB C.J. Jackson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Richmond looking to add depth, offer Hermitage RB C.J. Jackson by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Hermitage starting running back C.J. Jackson has had no days off this offseason. In a day in age where kids his age level are staying up until 3:00 a.m. playing Fortnight or getting the…
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