by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It didn’t take long for Wayne Davis to make up his mind. We caught up with him at Norfolk State’s one-day camp at the end of June and he was still torn between Ohio State, Michigan, and Virginia Tech. On Thursday, he announced his intention to play his college ball at…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 As the summer moves by at a quickened pace players are getting increased interest and offers throughout the Southside and the Peninsula. Rack up one for Churchland wide receiver Michael Huff who picks up his first scholarship offer from Virginia Union. The precise route-runner was invited to Virginia Union University where…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 The 21st of June marked the first day of summer. For Norfolk Collegiate, the 3rd of June marked the final day of attendance for students. While many students are using this as an opportunity to wind down from the strenuous school year, Kyonze Chavis thought otherwise. The 6’6”, 190 pound shooting…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Green Run fielded one top boys’ basketball teams in the area last season. On the girls’ side, the Lady Stallions will look for a fresh start, with the hire of Alan Jones to replace former coach Ebony Cherry. Jones spent three years at Lakeland, before leaving for an assistant position with…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 One weekend a year, through his Operation 41 charity organization, San Francisco 49ers safety Antoine Bethea can trade in his NFL uniform for an opportunity to give back to the Peninsula community that he has called home since his days as a student at Denbigh High School. In years past, the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Offers beget offers, that’s what I always say. College coaches have caught on to Cole Christiansen, linebacker of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, and his recruitment now has plenty of momentum. Not long ago, Cole landed his first college scholarship offer. He now holds eight, and there’s plenty of interest from other colleges that…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, Recruit757 Hampton junior Marquis Godwin is a prospect that has been on the radar since his freshman season with the Crabbers. To date, Godwin, one of the top shooters in the state of Virginia, holds offers from five schools: Hofstra, Howard, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Norfolk State, and Old Dominion. Godwin took…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Guys, use this as a cautionary tale. Florida State quarterback De’Andre Johnson has been dismissed from the team by FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher. The incident in question occurred on June 24, inside Yianni’s nightclub in Tallahassee, Florida. Security camera footage from the incident was released on Monday. In the video…
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While July is a busy month for area recruits, it’s a reminder to many of us that yet another high school basketball season is approaching. Last year featured a dominant Cape Henry team, led by McDonalds All-American nominees Chris Clarke and Marcus Evans, coasting to a VISAA state championship. The Dolphins must replace the stellar…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Shane Westfall for was a first-team all-conference guard for Woodside last season. If next year goes according to plan for the rising senior, he could add all-state honors to his list of accolades, joining last year’s starting center, Sal Malamala, as the second consecutive Wolverine offensive lineman to earn that distinction.…
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