by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The organizers of the Dream Bowl upped the ante this year when they added the 757Futures game. It’s taken a national event and made it truly local. The Dream Bowl is played on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19 at the Sportsplex. The college showcase event features the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A big time D-3 offer. That sounds like an oxymoron to most recruitniks. Fans think of the ACC, SEC… the Power Five schools when it comes to big time college football. In this case, Western Branch linebacker Keith Howard (SR LB 5-9 185) has truly landed a big…
Detailsby Andy Hilton, recruit757 Cape Henry seniors Chris Clarke and Marcus Evans have helped the Dolphins dominate their schedule this year. Now they’re nominated to play in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Game in Chicago. McDonald’s unveiled a list of 823 high school seniors nationwide who were nominated. Final selections will be announced during the McDonald’s…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Just a few weeks ago, bulldozing running back Kevin Hicks landed his first college offer. It came from West Point. That’s Army football, and that comes with a lifestyle that’s similar to the Naval Academy at Annapolis or the Air Force Academy in Colorado. It’s a privilege to…
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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 special…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Fans of football and recruiting asked about Phoebus’ Big Walt Brantley a lot last year, especially as we approached national signing day. Interest was high in the summer and throughout the football season, but signing day came and went without Brantley committing. The 6-3 350 pound lineman was…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Great Bridge athlete Jalen Booker is one of the most impressive two-sport standouts in South Hampton Roads. After leading the Wildcats football team to a playoff appearance against Hampton last year, Booker followed the playoff berth with a PenSouth Conference 10 championship in wrestling. He would go on to finish runner-up…
Detailsby Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Monday night’s early season showdown between Princess Anne girl’s basketball team and Maury felt more like a heavyweight boxing match than a basketball game. At times, it often resembled one as well, with each team taking the other’s best shot without flinching. In the end Princess Anne was able to hold…
Detailsby Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re off to a strong start! Nominations were made over the weekend and we now have your results for the B-Dubs Player of the Week for Boys and Girls Basketball. For the Girls, Jada Lee of Landstown led her team to an upset win over defending 4A State Champ Lake Taylor…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Football fans, there’s more to be had! The 757Futures Game is this Friday night at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex! Tickets are available only at the gate, so come early. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the game kicks off at 7. You’re going to get a chance to see…
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