by Andy Hilton, recruit757 If ever there was a year where Phoebus was set to surprise the teams on the Peninsula, this would be it. The Phantoms have been dominant, winning five state titles in the last decade and posting a W-L record of 178-19 over the past 15 years. – Phoebus lost two…
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by John Harvey, recruit757 POQUOSON – Elliot Duty has established a winning tradition at Poquoson High School built on a strong ground game, stingy defense and overall team toughness. The 2014 Islanders return just six combined starters from last year’s playoff team, the expectation remains the same. During his tenure, Duty’s teams have averaged roughly…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Warwick Raiders had an abysmal year last year. The season was a complete loss at 0-10. They had two head coaches during the season, the second an interim that covered the last two games of the season as the Raiders limped home. It has to get better, right?…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Norfolk Academy has come a long way in a short amount of time. Last year’s 7-3 team was built on the success of 2012’s 5-5 team. That team was built from the glimmers of success found in 2011’s 2-7 team. Head Coach Steve Monninger has been at the helm of the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Deep Creek Hornets were a team that looked awful early on in the 2013 season. They dropped their first seven games and were outscored by a total of 327-59 in that span. Then something clicked. The Hornets got their first win in week eight by beating Indian River by…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been a long time since the Kecoughtan Warriors sat atop the Peninsula District. The PD is no more, but football teams still vie for the mythical district title. It’s a league that’s been heavy on Phoebus and Hampton, but Woodside ran the table just two years ago. Could it be…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Tallwood Lions are on the rise. Last year’s success was the culmination of a lot of hard work and the development of talent. Now some of that talent has moved on and younger guys are coming up, looking to have the same success. That’s all part of developing a successful…
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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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