Virginia Tech first year head coach Justin Fuente is named conference coach of the year by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In just his first season as head coach at Virginia Tech, Justin Fuente has led the Hokies to a 9-3 record, the ACC Championship game and a record 24th consecutive bowl game. For his efforts, Fuente…
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UVA Safety Quin Blanding (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Virginia players had a good showing in the ACC All-Conference Teams by Andy Hilton, ultimaterecruit University of Virginia Cavalier Quin Blanding headlines the list of Virginia prospects on the All-Conference teams for the ACC. UVA punter Nick Conte (Roanoke), UVA RB Taquan “Smoke” Mizelle (Virginia Beach), Virginia Tech…
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Peninsula rivals battle on Tuesday by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bethel will face Phoebus tonight in arguably the top game on the Peninsula. Both teams return talent in the backcourt. The deciding factor may come in the form of Bruins’ center Dajour Dickens. After running off a 18-game win streak last season, Bethel was upset in…
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Titans begin title run against Norview by Daisia Payne, recruit757 Lake Taylor will take on Norview for the opening game of the regular season. The Titans lost some of the talent they had last year since Gabe Miller and Travius Smith graduated, but are led by a junior-trio this year. Guards Jalen Jordan, Joe Bryant…
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Can Crabbers get over hurdle in 5A? by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Last year, Hampton and Bethel battled for conference supremacy, with each taking matchups from the other. Woodside won the Group 6A South Region title and qualified for a state tournament berth. Phoebus is a team that has young talent led by guard Antwan Miles.…
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First Colonial begins 2nd year under Stokes by Romello Styles, recruit757 Coach Billy Stokes is very optimistic for his Lady Patriots this season. Stokes will be bringing a few surprises this year in the form of 3 freshman that he believes are raw but highly talented. They will play alongside one of his seniors DK…
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Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757 Norfolk State and Hampton are well represented on the MEAC All-Conference Teams by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champion North Carolina Central University and runner-up North Carolina A&T State University dominated the 2016 All-MEAC Football Teams with 30 student-athletes between both teams. The team is voted on by the MEAC’s…
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Upstart Bruins should challenge for SED crown by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In recent years the Southeastern District race has come down to either Kings Fork or Oscar Smith. With conference races taking precedent over old district rivalries, district standings hardly mean a thing these days. But an upstart Western Branch team will be among the…
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#17 Oscar Smith QB Shon Mitchell (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Four teams are left in each division by Andy Hilton, recruit757 All State Semifinal games are on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. unless noted. Seeding noted is representative of each team’s seeding in their own bracket, not overall seeding for the group. 6A Semifinals #2 Colonial Forge…
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Southampton DE Tyran Hunt (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Tyran Hunt has picked three schools by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Southampton has some BIG college prospects in their lineup. Senior Tyran Hunt (SR DE 6-5 275) is just one of them. Darius Bell (SR TE 6-6 225), Jon Hall (JR MLB 6-2 240) and Keith Suiter (JR OT…
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