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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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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