Lew Johnston (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH…
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Briar Woods 2017 Squad (Photo: Briar Woods Athletics) Briar Woods has their new head coach in Daniel Bruton by Andy Hilton, recruitNoVA The new head coach at Briar Woods is a familiar name. Daniel Bruton, who has been the head coach at Forest Park for the past four seasons, will move north from Prince William…
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Tuscarora hires from within in promoting Brandon Wheelbarger by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Wednesday afternoon, it became official. Defensive coach Brandon Wheelbarger is the next head coach at Tuscarora. “(I’m) truly blessed to be named the next head football coach at Tuscarora High School and to have the honor to lead Tusky Football. My everlasting gratitude…
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Riverbend National Signing Day (Photo: David Lamberton) Eleven seniors sign at Riverbend by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Riverbend hired a new football coach this week. Last week, eleven football players confirmed their college plans, and we hadn’t officially congratulated those athletes. In an era where roughly 6% of high school football players move on to play…
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Ruffner girls dominate at 757 Middle School Classic by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The inaugural 757 Middle School Classic took place at Atlantic Shores Christian School this past weekend, featuring some of the top youth talent from schools in Norfolk and Portsmouth. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to compete,” Ruffner head coach Wesley Phelps said…
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Nansemond River Head Coach David Coccoli (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Last year’s Region 5A winner will have to find a new head coach as David Coccoli hands over the reins by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Southeastern District was powerful in 2017. Oscar Smith was the Class 6A champion and made it all the way to the…
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Booker T. Washington Head Coach D.J. Alexander and RB Rodney Hammond (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Early success has drawn college interest for Rodney Hammond by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We have had our eyes on Rodney Hammond early. In his freshman year, Hammond carried the Booker T. offense at times, leading to quite a few 100+ yard…
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Heritage DE Nigel Simmons is heading to Virginia Tech by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Prospects such as Heritage starting defensive end Nigel Simmons (SR DE 6-3 215) are not exactly easy to find. However, when you spot one, they’re sure to leave you in shock and awe. Getting most of the attention from a recruiting standpoint…
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South County QB Drake Tull (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA) As a good citizen and determined athlete, hard work is paying off for Drake Tull by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA At the end of the 2016 football season, Drake Tull’s football career looked to be at a standstill. He had just completed his first season at quarterback with…
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Braves shock top-ranked Western Branch on senior night by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Vying to finish the regular season unbeaten, top-ranked Western Branch was upended by Indian River 69-66 on Tuesday night. Senior guard Lorenzo Gatling finished with a team-high 27 points for the Braves, in his final home contest. Indian River led by as much…
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