by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This weekend was great for local linebackers at JMU. In addition to Lake Taylor LB Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey, Nansemond-Suffolk linebacker Keshaun Moore picked up an offer from the Dukes. New Nansemond-Suffolk Academy head football coach Mike Biehl broke the news to us. “I heard the news from Keshaun and he’s really excited…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Green Run Football is ready for a fresh start. The Stallions were invigorated by Jeff McGowan’s return to coaching three years ago. In 2012, under Coach Shawn Wilson, Green Run limped to a 2-8 finish. It was their first losing regular season since 2006 when they finished 1-9. Green Run had…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re now into April, but you shouldn’t be surprised that high school seniors are still working out their college destinations. Hickory lineman Jamie Satterfield (SR OL 6-2 250) made his college commitment in late March after making multiple college visits and spending time considering his options. “My top three schools were…
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by Shedrick McCall, recruit804 College and high school coaches alike have been talking about the potential of Henrico’s Akeem Smith. Smith will be a rising junior (Class 2018) and he is 6-1, 295 pounds and can play anywhere on the defensive line. Although Smith, who dons the No. 58 jersey, says he loves to play…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class is announced later tonight, Hampton Roads will have two native sons as nominees with former Bethel standout Allen Iverson joining former Maryland head coach Charles “Lefty” Dreisell. Early reports have stated that Iverson has indeed been elected into the Hall of Fame,…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Old Dominion Monarch senior guard Trey Freeman nailed two free throws with three seconds left on the clock as his team earned an 89-85 win in the Reese’s College All-Star game. The Kellam grad finished with only four points, two coming on the pair of clutch free throws with time winding down in regulation. UVA senior…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the squad at Lake Taylor, this is a good sign. The success of the Titan football program is continuing. While players like lineman Darnell Ewell (JR OL 6-3 290) have been on the recruiting radar for a couple of years, Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey now sees his recruiting picking up. …
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norfolk Collgiate senior forward Bash Townes was the first Oak player in school history to eclipse 2,000 career points, surpassing the mark this season. But Townes will be second in the pipeline of Norfolk Collegiate players to Bryant University, committing to the Division I program this week. Townes joins Norfolk Collegiate point…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lafayette players keep attracting offers. It used to be said that Bay Rivers District players attracted Division I FCS offers (at best). That’s just not the case any more. Quarterback/linebacker Chase Pine signed with Pitt on National Signing Day a couple of months back. Class of 2016 tight end and offensive…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 One of the main goals this offseason thus far for Coach William Beverley and the Bethel Bruins is recruiting. This has been an imperative goal and the Bruins are taking measures to ensure their rising seniors are getting as many looks as possible. It’s no surprise that Jeremiah Owusu (JR/ATH 6-2…
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