by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On the eve of what’s always been a huge rivalry game, there’s a sense that this game is bigger than ever. There’s a lot at stake for the Hokies and Hoos on Friday night. Virginia Tech has dominated Virginia over the last ten years, and since Frank Beamer took the program…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The offers came in earlier this fall. Both Tristin Sellers and Jake O’Sullivan had camped for Norfolk State at their one day camp back in June. The Hickory big men also camped for Liberty, Western Carolina and few others over the summer. Together on the Hickory High School line,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Conference 17 was dominated by Lake Taylor this year, but you can’t dismiss teams like Booker T. Washington and Norcom. Churchland made a playoff run again, and Wilson almost rebounded enough under new head coach Ronnie Ratliff in order to reach the post-season. There’s a ton of talent in…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Maury Commodores had a rough season in 2014, finishing 1-9 with a win over Warwick. Wins and losses aren’t always indicative of the talent that lies within the team. For defensive end and linebacker Vershawd Coleman, getting college looks has been tougher, but his plan for landing scholarship opportunities is…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Maybe it was because his team achieved the goal of making it to the playoffs. Princess Anne had their best year in his tenure this season. New assistant coaches came in. The tide was turning, every so slowly, but it was turning. When Ray Gatlin started at Princess Anne, the team…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The teams in Conference 9 are from Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and they are grouped in Class 5A. Locally, both teams left in the 5A playoffs are in this conference: Norview and Salem. They face off Friday night at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Here are your All-Conference 9 teams for 2015…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Conference 10 had an excellent year with the continued success of the Hampton Crabbers, the development of Great Bridge and the resurgence of Indian River as the key stories this season. The playoffs have progress and Indian River was the last team to bow out, but you can expect these teams…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The playoffs are underway and we’re recognizing the game changers, the difference makers, and the leaders for their teams as they advance through the playoffs. This week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week is defensive back and wide receiver D.J. Davis of Salem High School in Virginia Beach. D.J. scored…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re headed into the last three weeks of the post-season. Everyone who wins this weekend is in the State Semifinals. That’s one game away from playing for a State Championship! There are some awesome local games this week, including a 5A tilt between Norview and Salem at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 POQUOSON – Ethan Bryce’s high school football career came to an end last Saturday with a 56-16 loss to Petersburg in the 3A East quarterfinals. It won’t be the last time the senior fullback straps on a helmet and shoulder pads, as the search begins for a place to play college…
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