by Andy Hilton, recruit757 June marks the start of college camp season, which is the time for athletes to demonstrate their athletic prowess on the practice fields and in the stadiums of college programs near and far. Our athletes from the 757 have already started hitting the road, and new scholarship offers are coming in.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For Great Bridge lineman Justin Chase, East Carolina was the fit. Chase held offers from Appalachian State, Charlotte, Marshall, Towson, Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, JMU, Temple, and East Carolina. A visit to Greenville was enough to convince him, along with a strong relationship with Assistant Coach Brad Davis. On an unofficial visit…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 New Booker T. Washington head coach Darvin Alexander previously mentioned Demonte Smith as a sleeper athlete to watch next season for the Bookers. Apparently, Mississippi Valley State was already one step ahead, offering the junior athlete along with teammate Jamari Logan this week. “It’s a blessing to receive the offer from…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Rising senior running back Brelynd Cyphers has landed a new college scholarship offer. Stallions’ head coach Jeff McGowan reported on Thursday night that Delaware State has offered Brelynd. “Coach Faison sent me an email saying the head coach wanted to extend the offer. They love his durability and versatility…
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by Jay Alverson, a special contribution to recruit757 Free of the “interim” tag Woodrow Wilson’s head coach Ronnie Ratliff is leading a revival of the football program. “The ‘Orange and Blue Print’ is a plan that lays out the foundation for a great, winning program,” said Ratliff. One of the keys to the Presidents’ blue…
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Attention, Hampton Roads sports fans. We’re less than two weeks away from the inaugural Recruit757 Basketball Junior Showcase! The event will take place on June 13, 2015 at Granby High School, with registration beginning at 1:00pm. The showcase is intended for rising fifth graders through eighth graders. To expedite the registration process, we encourage all…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Tyrek Graham has received a scholarship offer to play football at Delaware State University. Lafayette High football coach Andy Linn confirmed the announcement Thursday afternoon for the two-way standout. “It’s a blessing,” Graham said. “As a kid, you always want to go pro, but sometimes God has other…
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Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH by Lew Johnston, a…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A year ago, Elijah Nelson was the new kid on the block. He was a transfer from Interlachen High School in Florida, and an unknown to the 757. Now, after a season at Phoebus, a selection to the Virginia Thoroughbreds, and several camp appearances that have impressed, Nelson has…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Donovan Bridgeforth has been named the new boys’ basketball coach at Jamestown High School. Administrators at the school made the announcement Wednesday morning on the school’s Twitter account. Bridgeforth takes over for Geoff McCulloch, who left to take the same position at Warhill High School. “The opportunity to…
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