by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Ocean Lakes High School had a signing day celebration befitting of the 6A State Champions. Eight football athletes were in a mix of athletes from all sports that signed in the school’s cafeteria on Wednesday morning. For Head Coach Chris Scott, it was business as usual. “We have a special…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Hampton High standout Cal Kee arrived slightly late to his signing day ceremony. After teammate Tyquon Wilkins was unable to attend the signing due to family circumstances, Kee was the lone Crabber athlete to sign a letter of intent Wednesday morning. He will play for the University of Nevada Wolkpack in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re closing in on a total of 100 signees as National Signing Day winds down. We have visited a dozen schools to document the day, and we’re still getting updates on commitments. Ocean Lakes had a squad of eight sign. Cox High School had their biggest class yet…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Ten athletes begin to pile in the auditorium shortly after 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. Eight football players, one baseball player, and a girls volleyball standout eager to start another National Signing Day at Oscar Smith High School. Noticeably absent was five-star football recruit Josh Sweat, who enrolled at Florida State in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Dozens upon dozens of NLIs were signed early this morning and sent off to college coaches who were happy to receive them. Throughout the day, we’re covering National Signing Day ceremonies at schools across the region. We’re keeping a running list up to date on the front page recruit757.com. If you’re…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A weekend visit to Charlottesville made it official. Ocean Lakes RB/DB T.J. Griffin has flipped his college commitment to the University of Virginia. Chris Beatty should be considered the catalyst. Beatty successfully recruited Griffin to the University of Wisconsin in November last year. A head coaching change and changes on the…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview quarterback EJ Faison led the Pilots to their best finish since 1959, advancing to the 5A South semifinal round before bowing out to Salem (VB). The dual threat senior was named Eastern District Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts. On the heels of National Signing Day Faison has…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Another football season has come and gone, that means it’s time for the off-season. The off-season means hitting the weight room harder, training, camps and 7 on 7. Some of the best local talent in the 757 have made their name as a member of the Virginia Thoroughbreds. The Thoroughbreds are…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When Bayside freshman Teradja Mitchell played youth football as an adolescent, his father Terry Mitchell Sr. would have to carry along his son’s birth certificate as insurance that his oversized child would be allowed to compete in his rightful age group. “Even though he was big, Teradja was always a very…
Detailsby James McCombs, recruit757 recruit757/basketball and Buffalo Wild Wings presented Player of the Week award to an outstanding player on and off the court. Jahkeria Bagby was named B-Dubs Player of the Week for the week she was nominated, Jahkeria During her team’s three wins this week, Jahkeria Bagby of Wilson recorded two double-doubles with…
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