by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Lafayette outside linebacker Cheyton Pine received his 15th college football offer Wednesday morning, this time to the University of North Carolina. Lafayette coach Andy Linn made the announcement as interest continues to be high for the junior pass rusher. Since January, Pine has received offers from numerous Division…
Details
This article originally ran last month, but deserves another read. So many recruits and parents get caught up in landing star rankings and notoriety. What really matters is getting opportunities to play at the next level. Focus on the little things. Find your fit. Work your plan and keep your eyes on the real goal:…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Peninsula players are gathering offers too. Heritage sophomore Amonyae Watson (SO WR 6-1 165) picked up his first scholarship offer on Saturday with a nod from Hampton University. Assistant Coach David Porter reported that the Pirates picked up on Watson, with wide receivers coach Duane Taylor extending the offer. “Coach…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Temple is now throwing their hat into the ring. On the same day that the Owls offers Landstown linebacker Laronde Liverpool, the Owls also offered Indian River linebacker Tavante Beckett. Beckett (JR LB 6-0 220) now holds six offer with the addition of Temple. Virginia Tech jumped on him at the…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Landstown High School’s Laronde Liverpool (JR LB 6-3 225) closed out the week with a flourish. In a matter of two days, he picked up an offer from two American Athletic Conference programs: East Carolina and Temple. East Carolina assistant coach John Wiley visited Landstown a couple of weeks ago…
Details
by Dr. Shedrick McCall, Assistant Professor of Psychology-Virginia State University and Community Activist Richmond Virginia Metro Area Most youth and interscholastic coaches should understand that their job is composed of a plethora of duties including teaching kids about athletic skills, life skills, self-esteem skills, communicating effectively among teammates, learning ways to handle failure and adversity, and…
Details
Recruit757 Basketball is pleased to announce our first-ever Middle Basketball Showcase taking place on June 13th with registration beginningh at 1pm at Granby High School. Each student-athlete must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The athletes will go through a brief registration process, before a series of athletic testing and skills development stations. Each athlete…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s groundbreaking. Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Virginia slapped the VHSL with an anti-trust lawsuit, and the dispute was settled today behind closed doors. The end result is that LCA will join the VHSL competing as a fully fledged member. Per the VHSL press release: “The VHSL Executive Committee…
Details
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Lake Taylor defensive end Jalyn Holmes, now with the Ohio State Buckeyes, was the last athlete from the Titans football program to sign with a Big Ten school. Purdue hopes current Lake Taylor defensive back Keyvone Bruton will become the latest, offering the junior this week. “The coaches really liked…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Not every signing happens on National Signing Day. Not even close. Nansemond River lineman Napoleon Cross (SR WR/DE 6-3 220) got his college destination worked out this week, proving again that college commitments sometimes take a little more time. Nansemond River head coach David Coccoli confirmed on Friday morning…
Details