by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The 2015-16 college basketball season has been full of ups and downs for the Old Dominion Mens’ Basketball program. But the season ended on a jubilant note as the Monarchs defeated Oakland, 68-67, to win the inaugural Vegas 16 tournament this week. Virginia Beach native Trey Freeman was named the Tournament’s…
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by Shedrick McCall, recruit804.com When it comes to the L. C. Bird football team there is Moore than meets the eye. In fact, the Skyhawks Isaiah Moore is a physical specimen. The outside linebacker, who is 6-3, 215 pounds, is one of the top prospects in the state for the class of 2017. Moore has…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bishop Sullivan freshman Tank Land burst onto the local and national scenes during the fall as a member of the Ocean Lakes secondary, earning a MaxPreps Freshman All-American selection along with first-team All-757 freshman/sophomore team honors. During the offseason we’ve seen Land trade in his Ocean Lakes garbs for the green…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Over the last few months, Heritage High School has watched three of its power players commit to playing football outside of the Peninsula District next season. Sylas Walls (SR/C 6-3 240) committed to Virginia State University, Trasean Shackelford (SR/RB 5-9 175) committed to Bluefield College, and Sawaar Canady (SR/OT 6-5 285)…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The inaugural Virginia Middle School Xplosion Basketball Tournament scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for next week, according to tournament organizers. Media coverage will be provided by Recruit757 Basketball and Jarcam Stats, the creator of the Power Curve Proficiency Rating system. Registration is free for…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Maury High School is harboring a potential star that may be unfamiliar to some, but to the Tidewater area his skill set appears to be all too familiar. Phillips didn’t spend his freshman year looking up to the varsity team at Maury. Phillips impressed so much that he was assigned to…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Congratulations to the local athletes selected to this year’s Group 5A All-State Boys’ Teams! Boys’ Player of the Year: Charles Falden, LC Bird Boys’ Coach of the Year: Keith Honoroe, Potomac First Team Charles Falden, LC Bird Jeff Gordon, Potomac Demonte Buckingham, Henrico Jamal Washington, Potomac Jalen Ray, Hampton Austin Katstra…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview continued its trek down the East Coast, as the trio of Anton Ashby, Anthony Craig and Trezjohn Askew took unofficial visits to NC State early this week. Craig, a rising senior offensive line prospect, was pleased with the Wolfpack coaching staff and opportunity to check out the Raleigh campus. The…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Congratulations to the local athletes selected to this year’s Group 5A All-State boys’ and girls’ teams! Girls’ Player of the Year: Gadiva Hubbard, Princess Anne Girls’ Coach of the Year: Darnell Dozier, Princess Anne First Team Gadiva Hubbard, Princess Anne CeCe Crudup, Highland Springs Jada Graves, Edison Taya Bolden, Highland Springs…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview was well-represented at Norfolk State’s Junior Day this past weekend, with quarterback D.J. Mack joined by junior wide receiver Anton Ashby and junior athlete Kevin Marks. Senior Devon Watford, a Norfolk State signee, was also in attendance for the junior weekend. The Pilots are trending upwards after two straight region…
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