Tonight, Virginia Tech hosts Miami in a Thursday night ACC match up on ESPN at 8. The Hokies have been recruiting even more intently in Hampton Roads, and it’s paid off big time. Salem, Oscar Smith and Phoebus are just a few of the local powerhouses have sent and are sending players to Tech. Here’s…
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Welcome to writer Jamaar Hawkins as he joins the recruit757 staff! You can look forward to reading more from Jamaar as we progress to the playoffs. -AH by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 When Bayside defensive back Jamez Brickhouse went down with a season-ending ankle injury during a game against Kellam, Marlins head coach Jon White…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 New Kent at Lafayette, 7 p.m. Thursday at Wanner Stadium JAMES CITY – With three weeks left in the regular season, Lafayette High’s football team will not have to leave the friendly confines of Sanford B. Wanner Stadium. They have a Thursday night tilt against visiting New Kent. Coach Andy Linn…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 WAVY’s Friday Night Flights and recruit757 are following the top teams in The 757 as they head toward the playoffs! There are some good teams that are outside the top ten. It seems that there are select few at the top battling it out, there there are a number…
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Thanks, Pastor Melvin Marriner! You might know Pastor Marriner as the dad of former Western Branch running back and current UConn running back Josh Marriner. The Pastor’s older son played for William and Mary. The minister and his flock were inspired by the story of a Portsmouth Pop Warner team that needed…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Tuesday at Ocean Lakes High School, it all became official. Linebacker Jahvoni Simmons is an All-American. Under Armour’s traveling road show stopped in Virginia Beach to make the announcement and award a game jersey to Jahvoni. His career at Ocean Lakes has been stellar, and there is a…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The talent at Great Bridge has been there, bubbling under the surface. After bouncing back in 2013, the Wildcats were expected to make another step forward in 2014. With that comes the development of talent. More growth is on the way, and the first indications of college interest are…
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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…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re closing in on the end of the season. It’s crunch time. No local teams have 100% secured their playoff berths, but it’s looking very good for a few. Fredricksburg Christian is the only undefeated team in all of the Private School ranks, and that could make for an interesting…
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Because we invest ourselves in the prosperity of our entire community, I thought it was only fitting to share this information with you. If you’re a community leader, public official, or just a concerned citizen, you should be aware of this effort in Norfolk. It should really make a difference in the lives of…
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