by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Teams in Virginia Beach are loaded with talent. Kempsville may have been on the losing end of a lot of games this year, but that doesn’t diminish the talent on the field for the Chiefs. Wide receiver and defensive back Curtis Pope, III had the chance to shine in his senior…
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by Lew Johnston, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Watching the Winter Olympics skiing has always been fun for me. I was drawn to the Snowboarding events this time too. One athlete who got my full attention was the teen skiing sensation, Mikaela Shiffrin. Anyone that young and competing on an international level was worth learning more about. Any…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem’s Trevon Hill has evolved. That evolution from wide receiver to hybrid player has increased his versatility, and his appeal to college coaches. Hill played a key role on defense in 2013 as a long and lean defensive end. His highlight reel is full of huge plays on the defensive side…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 After leading his team to an undefeated record and a state championship season, fullback/linebacker Pierce Turner has made his college commitment. Unlike his older brother Casey, Pierce has decided to go the small school route out of high school. The elder Turner started his college career as a quarterback at UConn…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Several of Denbigh Football’s Class of 2014 sign their National Letters of Intent today, officially closing out their high school career and moving on to play college ball. Quarterback Terrence Dingle and safety Derek Melton will sign with Harding University out of Arkansas, while linebacker Patrick Prosser will sign with Division…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Old Dominion’s football program is moving up to the big leagues. With that move has come a few growing pains. In the 2013 season, depth at linebacker became an issue, with injuries and dismissals taking a toll. By the time the final game of the season rolled around (UNC), the Monarchs…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Former Salem High School quarterback Bucky Hodges spent some time at tight end on the scout team during his redshirt season last fall. Earlier this week, the Hokies coaching staff made it official. Bucky Hodges will be a tight end for Virginia Tech. Columnist Andy Bitter reported on Thursday in the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Have you caught any of the NFL combine? It’s not so different as it’s been in recent years. Measurables are the key. Height, weight, speed, strength, agility… all measured in inches, pounds, and seconds. For high school players with an NFL dream there’s a take away. Yes, you want to prepare…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith defensive end Josh Sweat looks to be solidifying his position as the hottest recruit in the Class of 2015 for The 757. The long and lanky speed rusher is attracting a lot of attention for his athleticism and his knack for getting into the backfield quickly. Of course, having…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Denbigh quarterback Terrance Dingle lit up opposing defenses in his senior season. Dingle came into the recruiting process convinced that he should be a college quarterback. That meant that he needed to be more selective, but ultimately, he found his college home. Dingle threw for 2,572 yards and 29 touchdowns last…
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