by Andy Hilton, recruit757 When you’re playing football on the Eastern Shore, it’s a little harder to get noticed. College coaches don’t just swing by your high school like they would in Virginia Beach. There are five high schools playing football on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. There are 45,000 residents and it’s a 70…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In somewhat of a surprise decision, Lake Taylor has decided to hold its annual “Senior Night” during their first round home playoff game this season. With the decision by Norfolk Public Schools to change the start time of the Titans final regular season home game this past week against Granby, Lake…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been two weeks, two awards, and two visits to Bishop Sullivan Catholic to present the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week award. Congratulations to this week’s Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week, running back Kevin Hicks of Bishop Sullivan Cathlolic High School. There were eight options for Player…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 Grafton (6-3) vs. Tabb (6-3) at Bailey Field, 7 p.m. Friday YORK – With 4A South regional playoff bids locked up, there’s not much on the line Friday night as Grafton High faces Tabb High at Bailey Field for their regular season finale. But don’t tell that to the players and…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been an impressive year for a lot of players, and we’re just days away from closing out the season. The stats speak volumes for the top offenses in the region. We could only wish to gather the statistics for pancakes and other lineman stats that would give the unsung…
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by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norview continues its surprising 2014 season Friday night against Wilson. In what seemed like a meaningless regular season matchup prior to the season, the contest will now decide the fate of two resurgent programs. Norview head coach Dealton Cotton believes his program’s foundation was set last season. “This year we hit…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Should it be any surprise that Christopher Newport Football is having yet another winning season? Under head coach Matt Kelchner, CNU is currently 96-50 since 2001. They’re at the top of the USA South and the Captains can clinch the title on the road this weekend when they visit Maryville…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Great Bridge junior quarterback Jacob Wilson has had another growth year in 2014. Now in his third year as a QB for the Wildcats, Wilson’s progression as a signal caller has been obvious. Now as his season closes, Wilson has his first scholarship offer and he’s playing like a leader that…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The VISAA Playoffs kick off this Friday night with three teams representing The 757. Bishop Sullivan, Atlantic Shores, and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy have qualified for the postseason. Here are the brackets: DIVISION I #4 St. Christopher’s (5-4) vs. #1 Benedictine (8-2) #3 St. John Paul the Great (7-3) vs. #2…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The season is over for Private School ball, and we have some strong contenders locally. Bishop Sullivan finished the season with a bang by virtue of a hard fought 48-42 win over Norfolk Academy. Atlantic Shores was off last week, and has had a chance to heal. Nansemond-Suffolk…
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