by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 This weekend offers a chance to see a team from each of the area cities qualify for state bids. With Cape Henry already capturing the VISAA State championship in a thrilling victory last weekend, the Hampton Roads area appears poised to add at least one more state title for basketball. Lake…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Since his freshman season, Noah Boone has had all of the tangibles. Size, athleticism, work ethic. Before his sophomore season, he suffered a set back with a knee injury that threatened to end his football playing days. He was slated to play quarterback in his sophomore year. In…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Lafayette High’s Trey Neville has received his first college football offer to the United States Military Academy at West Point. “It means the world to me,” Neville said. “To know how much they want me and how much they think of me as a player and student. It’s…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Bruton’s DeAndre Kissoon has verbally committed to play football at Averett University. The senior running back was a valuable member of the Panthers team this season on both sides of the ball, leading the team to its second straight 2A East regional playoff berth. “This means everything,” Kissoon said.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The weather has put it off before, but WRU is determined to see spring arrive. Tryouts for the 2015 team are on for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Heritage High School. Some of the returning players from 2014 include: Indian River QB Tyre Givers-Wilson Bethel DB/WR T.C. Chisley Bethel WR Darrell…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview head coach Jonathan Wilson did not like his team’s defensive effort in the ballgames leading up to the Pilots region semifinal matchup against Hampton. Wilson challenged his team prior to Wednesday’s contest to match the intensity of the Crabbers. Norview responded in a big way, defeating the Crabbers 59-44, advancing…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lafayette’s Cheyton Pine is having a good winter. Fresh off of picking up his third scholarship offer, Pine has picked up a fourth. The University of Virginia has jumped in the mix and that immediately ups the ante. Pine’s first three offers were from Toledo, Old Dominion and Buffalo. The UVA…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Maury rolled into Wednesday night’s 5A South region semifinal winners of three of the past four matchups against Princess Anne. As was the case in last season’s region semifinals, the Cavaliers got the one that counted, holding off a late Maury rally to win 50-46. Princess Anne held an early 16-10…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton Crabber athlete Dazz Newsome has a tradition to live up to. Older brother Deon Newsome is a redshirt freshman wide receiver at Virginia Tech. Father Myron Newsome and cousin Dyrel Wilson also played for the Hokies. For now, Dazz is carving his own path. Newsome (SO ATH 5-9 150)…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Antwuan Hicks Jr. has verbally committed to play football at Chowan College next fall. The Tabb High senior announced his decision this week after the basketball season ended. “Being able to play college football is a great feeling,” said Hicks on Wednesday. “I think this will be a start…
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