#32 Korey Bridy of Monacan (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Fludd, Bridy verbally commit to play at VMI by John Harvey, recruit804 For some, the choice of where to go to college is an arduous one filled with trepidation and hours of angst. Monacan’s Syour Fludd and Korey Bridy found the process to be a rite of…
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Area’s top girls programs in action in annual Boo Wiiliams Classic by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Most of the top high school girls programs in the Hampton Roads area will take part in this week’s Boo Williams Christmas Classic taking place at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton. Here’s a look at Thursday’s first round matchups:…
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Maury upends Norview thanks to Edmonds’ late three-pointer by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Maury used a three-pointer at the buzzer by senior Lamont Edmonds to defeat Norview in the semifinals of the Norfolk Scope Holiday Classic. Lake Taylor 65, Bethel 39. Joe Bryant Jr led the top-ranked Titans with 19 points. Kellam 80, Ocean Lakes 38.…
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Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Colin Mott gets his first Division I offer by Andy Hilton, recruit804 According to some accounts, Colonial Heights High School hasn’t had a football player get a Division I offer since 1989. Since 1999, the Colonials have a 44-146 win-loss record. There hasn’t been a lot of winning, but there’s a feeling…
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All-804: Hermitage LB Mateo Jackson grabs MVP honors by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804 It’s difficult to watch this season come to a conclusion, but in all honesty football never truly ends for those who have a true passion for the game. Despite many doubters, Highland Springs was able to come away with their third-consecutive state championship…
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Phoebus DE Juan Purdie (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit757) Juan Purdie chooses West Virginia Wesleyan by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 When playing any sport, one of the most difficult processes to go through is the process of being injured and rehabilitating back to your formal self. Depending on the particular injury, some people may never even return back…
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Norview upsets Kellam in Norfolk Scope Holiday Classic by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Jalen Rowell finished with 22 points as unranked Norview defeated #3 Kellam 69-52 in the Norfolk Scope Holiday Classic. The loss was the first of the season for Kellam. Jaylani Darden added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Maury 111, Ocean Lakes…
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Lake Taylor, Western Branch hold firm in 757 Boys Poll Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 There is no change in this week’s 757 Boys Top 10 poll as voted by our staff: 1. Lake Taylor 2. Western Branch 3. Kellam 4. Green Run 5. Phoebus 6. Maury 7. Oscar Smith 8. Williamsburg Christian Academy 9. Bishop Sullivan…
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Candella’s late 3 helps Peninsula Catholic rally against Wilson by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In the first boys contest of the 3rd annual Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic, Peninsula Catholic stormed back to defeat Wilson in a game that came down to the wire. Wilson led 23-19 at the half with guard Shareef Bynum doing most…
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recruit757 All-757 Offensive POY Tayvion Robinson and Defensive POY Cam’Ron Kelly (Photos: Mary Ann Magnant and Joe Barnes/recruit757) Tayvion Robinson and Cam Kelly headline the All-757 teams by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This year’s All-757 teams were no easier to pick than previous years. As a staff, we watch well over 100 games involving teams from…
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