by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Considering that Phoebus had a slow start this August, they picked the right time to shake the rust off. Top wide out Elijah Nelson played little on Thursday. The scrimmage outings for Phoebus were lackluster. The Phantoms were on the road, and the Wilson Presidents are primed for a resurgence.…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 For the third straight year Churchland and Warhill found themselves in another battle to add to their collection. Also, for the third straight year, Warhill found itself on the losing end to Churchland. Round three of the their match-up was more reminiscent of their match-up in 2013 where Churchland pulled out…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Phoebus is a long ways from the dominant program that rattled off four consecutive state championships from 2008-2011. A fifth state title came in 2006, and two more were won in 2001 and 2002. A “down year” for the program in 2014, not to mention the loss of standout corner Robbie…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It began in 2013 with Churchland starting out 1-0 defeating Warhill 21-13. Warhill sought revenge in 2014, yet Churchland wanted nothing to do with it defeating Warhill 42-14 at Sanford B. Wanner Stadium. We now find ourselves in the third straight year of a possible rivalry starting to develop. Churchland represents…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 First Colonial is a good position for the 2015 season. The Patriots return nine starters on offense and ten starters on defense from a team that was 2-8 a year ago. “This is our 50th year this year. In the first 36 seasons we won around 16 district titles. I think…
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by Leon Moore, recruit757 Tabb football has a storied history. This year’s squad, led again by Coach Matt Lawson, looks like a playoff contender in Class 3A. “(From the scrimmage), we got better than we were last week. Last week played Prince George and I’m glad we got better. I’m glad that our kids learned…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Bruce Rader of the WAVY/WVBT Sportswrap sat down with special teams coach Mike Zyskowski of Old Dominion for an extended interview about the ODU program and special teams specifically. The special teams unit can win or lose football games. ODU started off hot with onside kicks and trick plays. Those aren’t…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Following the 2014 season where his Cox team finished with a 9-3 record, Falcons head coach Bill Stachelski had plenty of cause for optimism heading into the off season, with the return of quarterback Cole Johnson and running back Khalan Laborn. Laborn moved on to Ocean Lakes, but Johnson, a recent…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Nansemond River got to a surprising start in 2014. Winning their first two ballgames before losing four out of its next five to finish with their second consecutive losing record, and 12th straight season without a winning record. The good news for Nansemond River head coach David Coccoli begins with 10…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – When Donnell Brown was hired as Jamestown High’s newest football coach, he understood the large task at hand. The Eagles were winless in 2014 and averaged just four points a game. Brown was not deterred and has instilled a new attitude to move the program forward. “Jamestown football…
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