Hampton University (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Coach Robert Prunty and Hampton University hold their Coaches Clinic on May 4 by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Get set for a day full of learning and networking. Hampton University head football coach Robert Prunty wants all of the coaches of the region to take a day to visit the campus…
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Greenbrier Christian Signing Day 2018 (Photo: Greenbrier Christian Athletics) Three Greenbrier Christian Gators confirmed their college commitments last week by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Thursday, April 26, three Greenbrier Christian football athletes confirmed their commitment to play at the next level. All three athletes will stay in-state. Center Ray LeBlanc (SR C 6-0 205) will…
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#9 Josh Sweat playing for Oscar Smith (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) The NFL Draft sees more familiar names selected on Saturday by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The second pick of Day Three of the NFL Draft got the party started for Virginia athletes. In the fourth round of the NFL Draft, with the 102nd overall pick, the…
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Massaponax lineman Teagan McDonald at Elon (Photo courtesy of Teagan McDonald) NoVA linemen Teagan McDonald, Jack Forsyth, and George Neiser are making visits and drawing offers by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA Three of Northern Virginia’s biggest linemen have received more interest in the form of offers and official visits this week. Teagan McDonald, formerly of Riverbend,…
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Derrick Nnadi at the NFL Combine press conference (NFL Video) Derrick Nnadi is selected by the Chiefs with their third round pick by Andy Hilton, recruit757 “With the 75th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select… Derrick Nnadi, defensive tackle, Florida State University.” With that, Derrick Nnadi starts his NFL career.…
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Cosby ATH Ethan West picks up three offers in just two days by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Cosby starting strong safety Ethan West has continued to display over the off-season why he deserves to be one of the most sought after prospects in the Central Region. Players such as C.J. Jackson (Hermitage), Ali Jennings (Highland Springs),…
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Hermitage RB C.J. Jackson (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Air Force, Gardner-Webb pulling out all the stops for Hermitage RB C.J. Jackson by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 Be wary of those that wait until the first week of the regular season to release declarations that should’ve come into fruition during the off-season. The most talented and hardworking prospects…
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Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Parents sometimes struggle with “regime change.” Here’s a coach’s look at the situation. by Tony Bateman, Defensive Coordinator, Bluestone High School In my years of coaching football, I have seen many head coaches step down for various reasons. Some may have been “fired”, but in most cases, these affairs are a mutual…
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Highland Springs WR Ali Jennings (Photo: Highland Springs Athletics) Award Tour: Campbell, Towson come calling for Highland Springs WR Ali Jennings by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 If it seems too good to be true then it probably is. Every once in a while, something that appears too good to be true is simply a good thing.…
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#9 Lamareon James shakes off tacklers (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Sophomore RB Lamareon James gets his first of what should be many college offers by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Even as a sophomore, Lamareon James had a lot to do with Norfolk Christian’s run at a VISAA Division II state title last year. The Ambassadors may have…
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