Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757 Lew Johnston talks about the role of a coach in the lives of his athletes Taken from Lew Johnston’s blog “Coaching the little things” by Lew Johnston, a special contribution to recruit757 I’ve been thinking (and praying) a LOT the past 10 days! As Charles Dickens said, “It’s been the best of times…
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There’s plenty to unpack as Cox has four rep the Falcons by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Cox High School was well represented at the recruit757 Spotlight Exposure camps last week. Rising seniors Dylan Hauser (2021 QB 5-11 186), Dominic Wilson (2021 WR/DB 6-1.5 198), Decoreion Hunter (2021 RB 5-7 177) and rising junior Hunter Waltz (2022…
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New T.C. Williams head coach Rodney Hughey (Twitter Photo) Rodney Hughey comes to T.C. Williams with college experience by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA T.C. Williams has finally ended its head football coach search, hiring Rodney Hughey to lead the Titan program. Hughey replaces James Longerbeam, who has moved on to Loudoun County, where he now heads…
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Deep Run QB Bo Kite (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit804) Elon attempting to grab the attention of Deep Run QB Bo Kite by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It’s difficult to play quarterback at the high school level. You have some that strictly play the quarterback position while others double-down at multiple positions because it makes you more flexible…
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Nansemond-Suffolk QB Dominic Bevilacqua (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Dominic Bevilacqua leads the Nansemond-Suffolk offense by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Many high school quarterbacks in the region may be envious of Dominic Bevilacqua (2022 QB 5-9 184). While there’s big pressure on a young quarterback, Dominic has a luxury few have. Nansemond-Suffolk’s primary threat is running back George…
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Oscar Smith RB Kevon King (Photo: Joe Barnes/ recruit757) Kevon King now holds a Big Ten offer with Indiana on board by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Indiana Hoosiers are getting in the habit of dipping into Virginia for talent. Just a couple of years ago, the Hoosiers landed Hopewell running back Ronnie Walker. Walker led…
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York HS lineman James Wade (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Controlling what he can, York lineman James Wade puts in his off-season work by Andy Hilton, recruit757 James Wade was one of the first local athletes to participate in a recruit757 Spotlight Showcase Camp. He and teammate Jordin Lennon were measured and were able to get a…
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Hylton RB Ricky Slade (File Photo: Andy Hilton/recruitNoVA) The transfer from Penn State to Old Dominion is locked in for Ricky Slade by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is a move that’s been in the works for months. In February, former C.D. Hylton running back announced he would enter the transfer portal. Immediately, the rumor mill…
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The VHSL’s delay and the Governor’s backpedal on a school decision means uncertainty by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I’m going to share a few opinions here. I have no more information than what’s already been released by the VHSL and the Governor’s office. The VHSL Executive Committee decided to wait on making an announcement about Fall…
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Prince George lineman Jaelin Montgomery (Photo: Byron Jones/recruit804) Jaelin Montgomery selects the Dukes by Byron Jones, recruit804 Prince George offensive lineman Jaelin Montgomery (2021 6-4 310) ended his recruitment Thursday evening, committing to JMU and Head Coach Curt Cignetti. Montgomery chose the Dukes over offers from ECU, ODU, Rhode Island, Liberty, Georgetown, Towson, Maine, PENN,…
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