by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Nansemond River linebacker Demetrius Stitmon has been a staple on the off-season camp circuit. He’s worked his butt off for camps hosted by Nike, recruit757, colleges and more. The exposure and training has been beneficial, and finally it has paid off. Stitmon landed a scholarship offer from Norfolk…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Recruitment is really picking up for Cox lineman Jordan Williams. He earned a Maryland offer over the summer. Now that we’re into a productive junior season, Williams has added an offer from Penn State, and over the weekend the University of Virginia has jumped into the mix. “Coach (Mike)…
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by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) WILLIAMSBURG (WAVY) – Kendall Anderson doesn’t really believe what he’s done for W&M over the past month is that special. The stats, however, tell a different story. The 5-foot-9 junior tailback has rushed for an average of 153 yards over the past four games and…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Woodside (5-2) vs. Phoebus (6-1) at Darling Stadium, Friday 7:00 p.m. “We had a detour as my coach would say, but one loss to a Division 5A school doesn’t dictate our one goal we’re trying to reach in the end”. Elijah Nelson was very critical of the Phoebus Phantoms midweek after…
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by Jim McGrath, recruit757 Kecoughtan (3-4) vs. Heritage (2-5), Thursday 7:00 PM, Todd Stadium Thursday’s Peninsula District matchup at Todd features two teams who have fallen short of pre-season expectations, but are still looking to find their best form in time to make a post-season run. Unfortunately, as Week 9 of the season commences, only…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Students at Lafayette High School celebrated Homecoming Week Wednesday with Wild West Day. For Cheyton Pine, Wild West Wednesday had a different meaning. Earlier this week, the 6-foot-3 senior linebacker/quarterback was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-Star game held at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, Calif.…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When linebacker Tavante Beckett first arrived at Indian River following an offseason transfer from Oscar Smith, immediately he thought about heading back to his former team. Even after the move to Indian River, he kept in contact with Tigers Head Coach Richard Morgan, appearing at the team’s signing day as former…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The outcome of Saturday’s game against Charlotte should have helped fans draw the same conclusion. Shuler Bentley started the game with an ineffective opening drive. Quarterback turned wide receiver turned quarterback David Washington took the second series and never relented. It was David Washington’s skill, poise in the pocket…
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Playmaker’s Sports Marketing Hosting Inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic The inaugural Hampton Roads Winter Hoops Classic will take place on Monday January 18, 2016 at Norview High School. The one-day tournament will feature 12 area high school teams, including last year’s Group 5A boys state runner-up Norview High School, who will headline the event…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 / Friday Night Flights Top Ten continues to change and evolve as the cream rises to the top. Cox took a surprise loss to First Colonial and dropped out of our top ten. Phoebus, previously 6-0, took a defeat at the hands of #4 Hampton. Only four…
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