by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 There’s no denying the Lady Wolverines at this point in the season. Right now, they are dripping with confidence and momentum that followed them through the season, conference tournament, and now into the state tournament. Last year, the Wolverines season ended with a loss at First Colonial and its evident Woodside…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton Crabber corner, slot receiver and return man Dazz Newsome has picked up his third scholarship offer. The Old Dominion Monarchs have offered the rising senior, becoming the third school to do so. Monarchs assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Kermit Buggs extended the offer to Newsome (JR ATH 5-10 180)…
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by Daniel Payton, recruit757 Yesterday, Recruit 757 Basketball teamed up with the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to bring its Math Academy program to Douglass Park Elementary School in Portsmouth, VA. This program allows kids grades 1-5 to learn math while having a good time. Each station set up by the Virginia Sports Hall of…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Despite a game-high 32 points from senior guard Gerrard Simpkins, the host Crusaders fell in overtime to Benedictine, 63-55. The Bishop Sullivan bench outscored the visitors’ reserves, 11-4. Simpkins tied the game at 44 with a little over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter with a fast-break dunk. But the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Congratulations to the players selected to this year’s All-4A East teams! Girls Player of the Year: Megan Walker, Monacan Girls Coach of the Year: Larry Starr, Monacan First Team: Megan Walker, Monacan Amesha Miller, Kings Fork Taylor Edwards, Wilson Alex Parson, Monacan Shannen Atkinson, Smithfield Taya Robinson, Hugenot Junajah Somerville, Lake…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Congratulations to the members of the All-Metro conference teams as selected by the coaches! Boys Player of the Year: Xavier Green, Williamsburg Christian Boys Coach of the Year: Chris Brown, Williamsburg Christian Caleb Butts, Alliance Christian Josh Jennings, Alliance Christian Jordan Cannady, Atlantic Shores Mastadi Pitt, Atlantic Shores Taylor Major, Broadwater…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Virginia Tech freshman guard Chanette Hicks earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors after posting a career-high 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a win over Virginia. The former Maury star averages eight points, 4.1 assists, and 2.7 steals per game for the Lady Hokies in her freshman campaign.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The season is winding down, but we’re still seeing some great basketball action as every team is looking to finish strong. On the boys side, the winner of this week’s award is Travius Smith of Lake Taylor. Travius finished with 25 points in Lake Taylor’s win over Heritage to claim the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 For many area high schools the state basketball quarterfinals will kick off this week with the first round being conducted at “supersites” as chosen by the Virginia High School League. The field has expanded this season with the top eight from each region automatically qualifying for the state tournament. Starting with…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re into the playoffs and the number of teams competing gets smaller game by game. Voting for the B-Dubs Player of the Week honors the great talent in our area. You have four options among the boys and four options among the girls for Player of the Week. Be sure…
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