by Thomas C. Dozier, Recruit804 To quote singer Tom Jones, “It is not unusual” for Hopewell to have several players getting a lot of recruiting interest. However, one player is garnering much of that attention, which is a good thing, and even at a young age. Clearly the Blue Devils’ highest profile athlete would be…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Lake Taylor senior forward Travius Smith, the Conference 17 player of the year this past season, will attend Richard Bland Community next fall. Smith, had interest from ODU, Norfolk State and Longwood but decided to go the junior college route. “{Richard Bland} was the best place for me from day one…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Wednesday night we were all witnesses when Kobe Bryant unleashed a curtain call that shook the sports world. The following day former Landstown Eagle and Seattle Seahawk Percy Harvin decided to close his current chapter in his life. Media outlets started reporting Percy Harvin’s announcement to retire on Thursday amidst reports…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Two Warwick seniors are still looking to make college decisions as Tajh Eason and Dominique Carter remain unsigned heading into the spring. Carter, a 6-foot-1 guard, was a honorable mention All-Pensouth conference choice this past season, averaged 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists as a senior. His scoring average improved…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Coming into last year’s spring game many were quite unsure of how the Spartans would respond on both the offense and defense. Second-year head coach Latrell Scott was in that group of people who were also unsure. One thing remained clear, Coach Scott was very optimistic of his team after the…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 “Strength does not come from winning,” said Mahatma Ghandi. “Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” Justin McCowan is strength personified. McCowan is not only strong in character, he is special to everyone at Patrick Henry High School, in…
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by Thomas C. Dozier, recruit804 “Strength does not come from winning,” said Mahatma Ghandi. “Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” Justin McCowan is strength personified. McCowan is not only strong in character, he is special to everyone at Patrick Henry High School, in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There was some suspicion that the Bill Dee hiring at Oscar Smith might result in former Phoebus head coach Stan Sexton moving over to coach for the Tigers. That suspicion was short lived. Coach Bill Dee led the Phoebus Phantoms through a torrid winning streak in the 2000’s; his last coaching…
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by Jim McGrath, recruit757 The ODU football team will host its annual Spring Game this Saturday at 3 PM, as part of an array of events to take place on the Norfolk campus. The Monarchs will take the field at Foreman Field at S. B. Ballard Stadium following the 48th annual Priority Toyota Charity Bowl…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For a high school student-athlete, this is welcome news. Amonyae Watson (JR WR 6-1 175) has picked up a scholarship offer from the Vanderbilt Commodores. Just last week, Watson picked up two new scholarship offers. The offer from Vanderbilt opens doors. It carries a lot of weight. It was cause for…
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