by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 If the weather permits, Norcom will face quite the slate of games this weekend, beginning tonight with a road contest against Norfolk Collegiate. That contest will precede the Greyhounds big showdown with Cape Henry in the Virginia Preps Classic. Norcom, winners of two consecutive Group 4A state championships has taken on…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The Kellam Knights erased a second half deficit in last Saturday’s matchup with Hampton Roads Academy, but ultimately fell in overtime in the first game of the Virginia Slamfest hosted by Bishop Sullivan Catholic. Despite being typically overlooked in the discussion of playoff contenders, the Knights are in prime contention for…
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Kellam LB Stephen Copeland (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Kellam linebacker Stephen Copeland makes his commitment by Andy Hilton, recruit757 If ever there was a big talent sitting just under the radar, it’s Kellam linebacker Stephen Copeland. He’s been a standout for the Knights for years, just finished his senior season, and piled up accolades. Competing in…
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By Keith A Chisolm, recruit804.com College Football National Signing Day is just around the corner. Beginning Wednesday, February 3, 2016, several thousand student-athletes will sign College Football National Letters of Intent (NLI). The National Letter of Intent is the binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution. The two key provisions of…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Senior guard Donald Hicks scored a game-high 27 points to reach 1,000 career points in a 59-45 win over Cox, a night after a 5-16 performance against Norfolk Collegiate. Lashawn Rodgers added 10 points as the Tigers rebounded from Monday’s loss to the Mighty Oaks in the Hampton Roads Winter Hoops…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Led by Bryan Phillips 20 points, 8 steals, and 5 assists, Maury cruised to a 69-5 win over Indian River Tuesday night. The commodores ran their record to 11-4 with yet another win after starting the season with an 0-2 record. Senior forward Anthony Williams added 17 points for the Commodores,…
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by Tamara Brown, recruit757 After coming back from an 18-point deficit to defeat Greenbrier Christian Academy the night before, the Warwick Raiders hosted the Woodside Wolverines in a Peninsula District matchup. Woodside won the first meeting between the two but this time the Wolverines played without starting PG Devante Carter and the Raiders were without…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Private school teams went 2-1 against their public school counterparts at the inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic. Warwick trailed Greenbrier Christian early, thanks to some hot-shooting by Gators guard Khalil McGlone. But an aggressive second-half by the Raiders allowed the visitors to capture a 76-69 win in the Hampton Roads…
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by Daniel Payton, recruit757 The Deep Creek girls’ basketball team beat the Granby Comets 62-44 to open the inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic tournament. The Deep Creek Hornets got an early lead in the first quarter with scores by Tyla Happer and a 3 pointer from Belah Dunn before The Comets made their way…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit804 There are still a lot of high school seniors that are figuring out their college destination. Manchester junior Elijah Conner decided to end his commitment on Monday. Conner visited Old Dominion at the school’s Junior Day event on Monday afternoon. Elijah held an offer from Charlotte and was receiving…
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