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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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 About a week ago, we quietly announced our plans to launch the 757 Futures Game. Now we’re ramping up. The game will feature Middle School athletes from around the region competing in an All-Star Game at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex on Friday night, January 15. Eighth graders will get preference,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Everyone is waiting for the “dream match up” of Oscar Smith vs. Ocean Lakes. If they both win out, we could see them on the weekend after Thanksgiving (November 29) in the Region 6A South Semifinals. Earning a playoff berth in the Conference 1 & 2 subdivision is tougher than…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The 5A South Playoffs offer more opportunity than 4A or 6A. We’ll have some local teams getting in with less than .500 records. Chalk that up to taking losses from more competitive 6A teams. The 4A Group around The 757 is awfully competitive as well. Several teams have…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There were some amazing performances this past weekend, but Deshawn McClease’s record setter against Grassfield inspired the fans of football in The 757 to vote for him and vote often. It didn’t take a lot of carries or a lot of game time for McClease to impress the voting public. …
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The pressure is mounting on teams looking to play past game ten. It’s no time to rest easy. With two or three games left to play, more than ever… each win counts. Several teams have locked in playoff position, all they’re worried about is obtaining the best seeding possible. Others are…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There’s at most three weeks left in the regular season, and some teams have more work to do to get into the playoffs. It’s no time to rest easy. With two or three games to play each win counts. Several teams have locked in playoff position, all they’re worried about is…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Nansemond River lineman Thomas Hopple (JR OT/DE 6-6 270) is seeing his recruitment pick up. Only two years ago, he was a skinny and awkward tight end. Now that he’s a bulky and muscular lineman, schools are lining up to see him. Hopple took an unofficial weekend visit to Clemson for…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Scholarship Workshop is back again! Our next big event is Tuesday, October 28 in Williamsburg. That’s only a week away! The Williamsburg Physical Therapy and Advanced Specialty Center, part of the Tidewater Performance group will host. You won’t want to miss it. If you’re a high school football…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We have one more week in the books and we’ve had more stellar performances that have driven teams to victory. Help us celebrate the talent in the area by taking a minute to make your pick and spread the word to support our local talent. You have eight options for player…
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