by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Cox Football has been successful for years, and that success is based on one primary element: well-coached and experienced players. Coach Bill Stachelski may not always have the better athletes in his program, but they are coached to play with discipline and heart. This could be the year that changes. Young…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Nansemond River Football has been in a rut. The team hasn’t had a winning season since a 7-3 campaign in 2002. The Warriors made the playoffs last year with only four wins only to get drubbed in the first round by Lake Taylor. Coach Coccoli is here to make a change.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The I.C. Norcom Greyhounds have an established football tradition. Head Coach Larry Archie has carried that tradition forward with his well coached and athletic teams. In 2014, he has the benefit of senior depth and leadership. This could be their year to make a deep run in the Class 4A playoffs.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 No one can accuse Heritage head coach George Massenburg of letting the grass grow under his feet. He was on the move when he took the Heritage job just a few years ago. Now the program is clicking, and changing. Heritage had their best season since 2000 last year. In 2000,…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It seems as though the University of Buffalo is taking more of an interest in The 757. Great Bridge RB/DE Jalen Booker has added a scholarship offer from the Bulls. That’s sure to sweeten his recruiting stock as we head into the season. “Jalen got an offer from Buffalo,” said Great…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Grassfield Football has been successful since year two. Head Coach Martin Asprey took a year to get the program going, and they’ve been off like a shot since, going 51-18 since 2008. Oscar Smith has been a thorn in the side, but six straight winning seasons and six straight playoff appearances…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 JAMES CITY – In 2013, Jamestown High football coach started fall camp with a senior-laden squad packed with promise and an eye on a postseason berth. A year later, Williams’ squad may not be as experienced, but the goal remains the same. “We will be young, but that’s worthy of attention,”…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hyped national football events put on by companies like Nike and Under Armour put together All-Star teams with names like Team Elite, Team Vapor Carbon, and Team Apocalypse. If the Ocean Lakes team had a nickname, it would have to be Team Loaded. That’s a heavy burden to put on a…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 YORK – Grafton High’s football team lost its last three games in 2013 and finished the year with just three wins. With six starters back on offense, coach Matt McLeod believes this team could surprise some folks this fall. “We will be very young, with age and experience,” McLeod said. “The…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Under Coach Mike Smith, Hampton Crabber Football has always been about power running and stingy defense. Does anyone remember Crabber Football before Mike Smith? The coach who’s headed the program for over 40 years is synonymous with Hampton High School. Crabber Football is Mike Smith. When talking about his team, the…
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