by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Clark Harrell era at Smithfield High School ended unceremoniously this winter when Harrell resigned from the head coaching job for the Packers. Harrell had led the Packers to a banner season in 2012, going 10-2 and winning the Bay Rivers District in its last year of official existence. 2013…
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by Brandon Julian, recruit757 The Shuman’s NUC Showcase made its way to Newport News at the Towne Bank Sportsplex Sunday. No one could tell this was Curtis Morgan’s very first camp he had ever attended. Morgan earned overall MVP honors and made a huge presence representing not only his family on site but the Patriots…
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Less than 24 hours after completing a 400-meter race at the Drake relays in Iowa, Olympic Gold Medalist LaShawn Merritt was back home in Hampton Roads, attending a signing day ceremony for Deep Creek senior guard Jorge Concepcion III. Concepcion will attend the University of Northwestern Ohio, a NAIA program, next fall. “I’ve been knowing…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Bayside linebacker Teradja Mitchell (FR MLB 6-2 225) continues to hit the road this offseason, visiting Blacksburg for the Virginia Tech spring game this past Saturday. Mitchell arrived on the Virginia Tech campus Friday night, and met with the Hokies coaching staff before the start of Saturday’s scrimmage. “We left Friday…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Many high school players showed up to the NUC Showcase at Towne Bank Sportsplex representing their high school in bunches. When Heritage showed up with running back/linebacker Trasean Shackleford and wide receiver/defensive back Khevani Francois, there was a confidence and desire that showed just how hungry these two Hurricanes were to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Over 100 campers showed up for the Shuman’s NUC Showcase in Newport News on Sunday, and it included a refreshing mix of players, mostly guys who were looking for a big break. There were middle school players and high school players. Most of the high school guys were the…
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by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Two of many Bethel Bruins to show up to the NUC Showcase at Towne Bank Sportsplex this weekend were quarterback Navarro Price and defensive back Terry “T.C.” Chisley. After finishing a disappointing 5-6 last season, Price and Chisley appear poised to help overpower Conference 2 and bring Bethel back to championship…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Class of 2015 quarterback Beau Morgan has found his college home. After making multiple college visits and reviewing multiple opportunities, Morgan has committed to Virginia State and their new head coach Byron Thweatt. Coach Thweatt came to the Trojans from the University of Richmond after Coach Latrell Scott took the head…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Class of 2015 quarterback Beau Morgan has found his college home. After making multiple college visits and reviewing multiple opportunities, Morgan has committed to Virginia State and their new head coach Byron Thweatt. Coach Thweatt came to the Trojans from the University of Richmond after Coach Latrell Scott took the head…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – For the second year in a row, a Lafayette High senior football player has been named Peninsula Sports Club Player of the Year. Brandon Villaneuva-Pernell was selected to receive the prestigious honor during a vote from the club’s members. He joins former teammate, Jahlil Green, as Ram players…
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