by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Maury High School standout Matt Coleman scored 10 points as the USA Men 18U team defeated Puerto Rico in the first round of the 2016 FIBA Americas Championship in Valdivia, Chile. Coleman, entering his final season at Oak Hill Academy, was one of five USA players in double figures in…
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NFL athletes at the VA’s UPNEXT panel discuss serious issues by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Last week’s middle school and high school football camp at Norfolk State was a bit of a surprise for the student-athletes. Kam Chancellor, La’Roy Reynolds, Justin Hunter, Lynden Trail and Eli Harold wanted the “camp” to be something other than ordinary.…
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Battlefield Looks to Defense To Claim 6A North Team: Battlefield (Haymarket, VA) Classification/Conference – 6A/8 2015 Record – 9-3 (lost to Lake Braddock 13-10 in 6A North quarterfinals) Head Coach – Jared Van Acker Mascot – Bobcats Battlefield coach Jared Van Acker is entering the 2016 season with a variety of offensive weapons in his…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Adidas Uprising is hosting their annual summer championship in Las Vegas, Nevada where 15-17U athletes will compete from July 20-24. Adidas’ is one of many companies hosting an event in Vegas drawing numerous mid major to high major players to the desert. The 17U championship game will be broadcasted on ESPNU…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The month of July is a busy time for college coaches with the live period kicking off. Offers go out daily to high school prospects. Norcom 2017 forward KJ Davis is the latest to add an offer to his collection, with East Carolina joining the race for the sharpshooting prospect. ECU…
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Pete Gale resigned from his head coaching gig at Great Bridge last year. He’s bounced back into action with King’s Fork by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Pete Gale has been well known for coaching linemen. He had a sour finish to 2015, but he’ll get another shot at coaching now that he’s taken over the offensive…
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Army picks up another commitment from the Peninsula with the addition of Ray Gonzalez by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Score another commitment for the Black Knights. The United States Military Academy at West Point, otherwise known as Army, has landed another commitment from the 757. Grafton defensive end Ray Gonzalez plans to play linebacker as a…
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The Tennessee Volunteers grab their second and third local commits for their 2017 recruiting class by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After hinting at a possible August commitment, Bishop Sullivan twin brothers, Brandon and Breyon Gaddy, shook up recruiting circles across the country with the decision to end their recruitment this week. The Gaddy Brothers made it…
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2016 is the year for Briar Woods to restore past glory by Jim McGrath, recruitNoVA Team: Briar Woods (Ashburn, VA) Classification/Conference – 4A/14 2015 Record – 3-8 (lost to Broad Run 44-17 in first round of 4A North playoffs) Head Coach – Charlie Pierce Mascot – Falcons The road following a trio of 4A State…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Monacan 2017 forward Megan Walker, ESPN’s Number 1 rated recruit, finished with 12 points and four assists, as the USA 18U Women’s team captured a gold medal in the 2016 FIBAS Americas Championships with a 109-62 win over Canada. The USA team took a three-point lead into the second quarter, before…
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