by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Towson Tigers had a banner year, but another school here on the Atlantic Coast had a great showing, marking a move up the ladder of Division I-AA. Coastal Carolina has been tapping the region for players, and they did quite well in 2013, thank you. The Chanticleers had five prominent…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith wide receiver and defensive back Monty Fenner is seeing interest pick up. He has a visit on the schedule for this weekend, and college coaches are pursuing him harder as signing day nears. The Tiger wide out picked up a Norfolk State offer in December, and now holds opportunities…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week promotion has honored top football players in The 757 all season long. Now Buffalo Wild Wings is doing the same for the Boys and Girls basketball players of the region. Each week, recruit757 will select a group of top boys and girls, based on their performances from…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 After a perfect season and a state championship, Bishop Sullivan Head Coach Carl Turner has stepped down. The beat goes on for the Crusaders, as they’ll return many pieces of their highly productive offense, including region leading quarterback Blake LaRussa. According to an official statement by Bishop Sullivan Catholic Athletic Director…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Granby quarterback William “Boojoe” Smith is a versatile athlete. He piloted the Granby offense for the past two seasons, and he manned a Comet secondary that’s put on some great performances in the last couple of years. It’s now crunch time for college recruitment, and interest in Smith is accelerating. Going…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Being academically qualified does make a difference. There’s never been any doubt that big Walt Brantley (SR OL/DL 6-3 330) could get it done on the field. It’s been the classroom that’s held him back. Now he has his academics in order, and the big man has landed his first Division…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Uncommitted Senior Showcase is set for Monday, January 20, at Bishop Sullivan Catholic in Virginia Beach. This one-day event gives high school seniors and juniors the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches. If you don’t have offers yet, or don’t have the offers you’re looking…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Ocean Lakes defensive lineman Tony Baird had another stellar season. While his Dolphins fell a few games short of their state championship goal, Baird has proven himself as a talented defensive end and is now picking up more college interest as National Signing Day nears. Baird (SR DE 6-3 220) currently…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Scholarship Workshop is back again! Our next big event is Tuesday, January 21 in Newport News at Tidewater Performance on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. You won’t want to miss this one. If you’re a high school football player who’s serious about getting recruited to play football in college, you’ll…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Nansemond River running back Latrell Sandifer had a productive senior season for his Warrior team. In fact, Sandifer (SR RB 5-6 170) was the go to back for his team in his junior and senior seasons. Recruiting had started to break for Latrell in November when he landed an offer from Hampton…
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