by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Late last week, the administrators of the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools voted to change the rules related to player transfers and reclassification. Until now, it’s been easy for student-athletes to move from school to school and continue playing. Athletes have also been able to add a fifth high…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 As Lake Taylor head coach Hank Sawyer answered questions at the media session following the Titans 41-16 state championship win over Salem (VA), one could only reach back to a quote the longtime coach provided near the conclusion of the press conference. “As long as I’m at Lake Taylor, we are…
Detailsby Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Hoops season is in full swing now, with every team playing multiple games a week. Player of the Week recognition rewards the top performances by the players who had a steady hand in leading their team to victory. This week, we have four boys and four girls nominees. You have…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 College recruiting for the stars of Ocean Lakes High School continues to heat up. More offers are coming in for the Dolphins, and an avalanche of offers is about to break. The latest offer came in this week for sophomore corner Tahj Capehart (SO CB 5-10 170). Texas Tech…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Local quarterback guru Carson Cutler is getting the off-season training fired up already. The holidays are over and players are getting back to work. Coach Carson has coached and developed some of the best High School and college Quarterbacks in the greater Virginia area, including Tajh Boyd (Clemson/NYJ), David Watford…
Detailsby Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 #3 Richard Bland College vs. #17 Bryant & Stratton, 3 p.m. Saturday, at Maury High School Bryant and Stratton has a good thing going with junior college basketball. Junior colleges represent somewhat of a stop-gap for many high school players. Most student-athletes look at the schools as last resorts in lieu…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Rodney Redd was officially introduced as the fifth football coach in Jamestown High history on Friday afternoon. The Martinsville native’s first visit to Williamsburg was well-received as players, students and teachers lined up to meet the school’s new coach. “I was pleased with how things went,” Redd said.…
Detailsby Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When Maury point guard Chanette Hicks decided to make her college decision last year, the choice was easy. “I always knew I wanted to play for Virginia Tech. Once Coach Woods got there, it just felt like home,” said the senior guard rated the 53rd best player in the class of…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Assistant Coach Byron Thweatt had made a career out of coaching the Richmond Spiders. He’s now switching zip codes and will take the reins at Virginia State. VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis announced the hire on Thursday morning, continuing the bloodline of Richmond coaches taking a gig at Virginia State.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Two times in two days, the University of Oregon has reached out to Western Branch. Assistant Coach Jarome Bell reports offers as a preferred walk-on for Class of 2015 defensive end Josh Culberson (SR DE 6-5 265) and Class of 2016 linebacker Arman Jones (JR LB 6-3 215). They’re looking for…
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