by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 4A State Championship Lake Taylor (14-0) vs. Salem (14-0), Saturday 4 p.m. at Liberty University In a battle of two undefeated teams, Lake Taylor (14-0) will face Salem (14-0) as the Titans attempt to win their second state championship since 2012. The Titans concluded a 14-point fourth quarter rally with an…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 3A State Championship Lafayette (14-0) vs. Magna Vista (13-1), Noon Saturday at Liberty University LYNCHBURG – Win the week. That has been Lafayette football coach Andy Linn’s message to his team every Monday this season as they prepare for their next opponent. For three and a half months, the Rams have…
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by Kyle Hightower, AP ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A study of this year’s bowl-bound schools released Monday revealed a narrowing gap between the graduation rates of white and African-American players. According to the annual report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the average graduation success rate for black football players at bowl…
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by Michael Tarm, AP CHICAGO (AP) — Unlike some resource-rich powerhouses that typically vie for Illinois’ high school football championships, the Phillips Academy Wildcats must lug their helmets and pads nearly a mile to a South Side Chicago city park to practice. They have no field of their own. A former gang member-turned-star safety sleeps…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 As a part of the Titans’ send off to Lynchburg, recruit757 celebrated with Lake Taylor and Marquise Poole on Poole’s selection as Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week! This week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week is Marquise Poole, who had his game winning field goal blocked, but he…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Ocean Lakes Dolphins romped in a win over Oscar Smith on Friday night. Lineman turned fullback Eric Crosby (SO ATH 6-3 265) had the biggest night of all, rushing for 120 yards and four touchdowns on six carries. That big night has translated into a lot of attention, including scholarship offers…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lake Taylor dominated the selections for All-4A South teams. To the victor goes the spoils. The Titans have run their record to 14-0 and will represent Region 4A South in the 2014 4A State Championship Game on Saturday in Lynchburg. All-4A South Football: Offensive Player of the Year: Shiheem Johnson, Lake…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Lake Taylor head coach Hank Sawyer stood in the middle of the field, waiting patiently as the photographers snapped picture after picture following his team’s stunning state semifinal victory over Monacan. As he wrapped his arms around his wife Saundra, Sawyer beamed like a proud father celebrating his kids’ accomplishments. If…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 High School Seniors, if you’re looking to play college football and you haven’t figured it out yet, you have to act now. Fortunately, the Hampton Roads Youth Foundation is here to help. On Saturday morning at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, the HRYF is gathering over two dozen…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s a popularity contest for High School Football programs nationwide, and Ocean Lakes sure did rally the vote. A total of 255 schools across the nation were originally selected to compete. Of all the schools involved, Ocean Lakes finished #1. For their efforts, the school will receive a $1000 donation to…
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