This article originally ran on John Harvey’s blog at revcitysports.com -AH by John Harvey, recruit757 WILLIAMSBURG – The College of William and Mary announced Tuesday plans for a $27 million renovation project for Walter J. Zable Stadium. The plan, which is expected to begin early next year, will include major upgrades to bring the 79-year-old…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Gloucester football has been in a rut. The team hasn’t made the playoffs since 1986, and their last non-losing season was a 5-5 campaign back in 2005. Coach Brandon Kelley was brought in to turn the tide. Last year’s 2-8 record wasn’t a big indicator, but the results on the field…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Look at the Win-Loss records. The Indian River Braves had their last playoff season in 2008. 2013 was a 1-9 season. Over the last five seasons, the Braves are 11-39. That’s set to change this year. Coach Glenwood Ferebee is at the controls now, coming from Hampton University…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In Jim Flowers’ first year, the BTW Football program was in a bit of disarray. The program was leaking players, they had scheduling problems, and Flowers was a late hire. The Bookers managed two wins last year with some key contributors rostered. Don’t doubt that college coaches are interested in…
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by Jay Parchman, recruit757 After a standout career as a linebacker at Norcom, Demontray Ryland (SR LB 6-2 245) has persevered through injuries to be a focal point of North Carolina Central’s defense in his Redshirt Senior season. Expected to be a starter this Saturday, he’ll debut to an expected crowd of 50,000 strong at…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For the Kempsville Chiefs, winning is a few years in the past. They’ve made moves, but a hot streak has been elusive. Kempsville made the playoffs in 2013 with a 2-8 regular season record. That was good enough to earn them a first round playoff game against #1…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – Warhill High’s football team will have a new look this season, both literally and figuratively. From the new Carolina Blue-inspired jersey and helmets to a new voice in the locker room, the Lions are ready to establish its own identity. First-year coach Thad Wheeler took over the program…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Did you miss the game on Saturday night? Here you can catch up on it in less than four minutes. The Tigers held strong against last year’s #1 team in the nation, Booker T. Washington of Miami, Florida. After trailing 20-7 at halftime, the Tigers let the Tornadoes extend the lead…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 “Just win, baby” was Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis’ motto. For the Princess Anne Cavaliers, it’s time to win. Wins have been elusive. Over the last eight and a half seasons, since a two-game winning streak in the middle of the 2005 season, Princess Anne has had 2 wins and…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For Oscar Smith head coach Richard Morgan and his Tigers, it was a role reversal. For most of the game, the Tigers were on the ropes, fighting valiantly to hang in. The fans in the stands were a bit out of sorts as well. Oscar Smith tackled what will…
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