by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The playoff picture is coming into focus, but there are still plenty of wildcards looming out there. After a 62-0 thrashing of Division 4A Smithfield, Lafayette is firmly in command of the division, but there are a few more weeks of games to be played. John Champe and York High School…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Another week is in the books, and we have another set of amazing plays from the talent in The 757. At #10, Aaron Chandler catches a bullet of a pass from quarterback Shiheem Johnson and trots into the end zone for an easy touchdown against Booker T. Washington. #9 is Norcom…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s time to vote for the Buffalo Wild Wings Player of the Week! You have six great choices this week, for a variety of reasons. Some players are sparking their team on a playoff run. Some helped in big rivalry games. In one case, we have selected a group. Take a…
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by Nick Bailey, recruit757 The skies were clear and the air was chilly, with the smell of football. Friday night in Portsmouth, fans came out to see two teams that having been biting at the bit all week to play. The Truckers of Churchland paid a visit to the Greyhounds of Norcom, and there were…
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by Chris Hopkins, recruit757 There was an upset in the Beach District Friday night, with two teams moving in opposite directions: Kellam with its second straight win of the year, and Cox with its 3rd loss in the past 4 games. Kellam, fresh off its first win against Kempsville last week, was able to stay close to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Friday night’s results gave us some expected finals, plus some twists and turns that will affect the playoff race. Here are a few of the results from Friday. Hickory came into the week suddenly in playoff contention because of their win last week against Indian River. That hope didn’t last long…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Poquoson is on their way to another playoff season, and their running game is what’s getting them there, as usual. The Islanders rely on seniors Grayson Boyce and Austin Turner for a Thunder and Lightning running attack that’s been very effective. Coach Elliot Duty said of his running back tandem earlier…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton came into the game at 3-4. Gloucester had only one win, as they typically do, but this season’s been different. The Dukes have come up just short against Woodside and Heritage already this season. Thursday night was set to be a turning point for Gloucester. Crabber Head Coach Mike Smith…
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by Nick Bailey, recruit757 The football fans of Portsmouth will be out in droves on Friday night when two top Eastern District powerhouses face off in a cross-city showdown. The Churchland Truckers are sitting at 5-1 and are coming off a bad loss to Lake Taylor. The I.C. Norcom Greyhounds are also sitting at 5-1…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757/Sportswrap Game of the Week is a neighborhood battle between two Division 6A South opponents who are very familiar with each other. The Grizzlies have never beaten Oscar Smith, but they’ve given them some good games over the years. Grassfield at Oscar Smith is a big, traditional, Southeastern District battle.…
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