by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Nearly five years ago, Tiashana Morris was sitting at home unsure if she would ever touch a basketball court again. After playing as a freshman at Landstown High School, Tiashana opted to transfer to Salem. However, due to issues stemming from Morris’ transfer, she was not allowed to participate in high…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 Woodside Boys Basketball ended their Cinderella Season at the state tournament under Steve Jecewiz after former head coach, Ed Huckaby, stepped down due to personal reasons. Jecewiz, who will make his first debut as a head coach, was officially given his title at the end of April. “The relationships I have…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 As we wrap up coverage from the ASSIST Unsigned Senior Showcase from last Saturday, we find ourselves still unearthing diamonds. One of those diamonds from last Saturday was Alonzo Scott Jr. Scott is currently a student at Chowan University so we can’t quite call him a senior. What we can call…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 The Bethel Bruins’ leading scorer for the 2015-2016 season, Kyle Foster, verbally committed to continue his basketball career at Howard University following graduation in 2017. “It felt like a big weight had been lifted off of my shoulders, I no longer had to focus on getting interest from other schools. Now…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s time to sit on the edge of your seat if you follow the high school football post-season. For years, the VHSL has held the Group 5A/6A Championship at UVA, the 3A/4A Championship at Liberty and the 1A/2A Championship in Salem, VA. On Wednesday, the VHSL Executive Committee will vote on…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 If it’s one thing that we are constantly learning about football is that someone is always watching. This boded well for DeShawn Pope Jr. (JR DB 5-9 160) who was able to receive his first offer today from Kentucky Christian University. The Phoebus product was at a 7-on-7 not too long…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Tallwood defensive end Cameron Washington made his second trip to Virginia Tech last weekend during the Hokies’ annual spring football game. Washington, is hoping to land an offer from the Hokies and new head coach Justin Fuente heading into his senior season. “I liked the new vibe that the {Virginia Tech}…
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Let’s welcome Virginia Wesleyan student Alexis Platt to the recruit757 team! Platt will lead our efforts on the girls’ basketball side this upcoming season! Look for more work from her in the future. by Alexis Platt, recruit757 Longtime Princess Anne girls’ basketball coach Darnell Dozier has led his team to 10 state title appearances, and…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Green Run will kick off its summer league tonight with a matchup between the Stallions and Lake Taylor. The contest will tip-off at 5:30p.m. followed by three other boys matchups. The league will continue until June 22, with games taking place every Monday and Wednesday at Green Run HS featuring the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When you have over 20 college offers, its pretty hard to get excited for every recruiting visits, hearing practically the same recruiting pitch. Bishop Sullivan sophomore Teradja Mitchell couldn’t have been any more excited to be in Blacksburg for the debut of new Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente at the…
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