by Andy Hilton It was the kind of night to establish a running game. The rye grass growing in at Darling Stadium was long and rain had fallen all week. Just in time for kickoff, a misty rain started. Both teams hurled themselves at each other in vain for the first 17 minutes of play.…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s early in the process for Lavonta Taylor, but he can take all of the college interest that he’s getting as a big endorsement for his skills. The Dolphin DB has been a standout so far this season, and that’s not lost on the college coaches that are looking to recruit…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our partners at WAVY and FOX43 hit the road this week to talk to two of our region’s most surprising undefeated teams: Churchland and Heritage. Chris Reckling reports from Portsmouth, and Nathan Epstein visited Hampton this week for the stories. The Truckers are off to their best start in over 50…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Five days of rain is starting to wear thin on everyone, including football fans and groundskeepers. There aren’t that many artificial turf fields for high school football in Hampton Roads, so the best opportunity for many is to postpone a sloppy contest with few fans in attendance to a better time.…
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by NIck Bailey, recruit757 The Churchland Truckers are on a historical run for the ages. The Truckers are sitting at 5-0 and have not reached this mark since the 50s. Though the feeling of being undefeated is great, the Truckers still have 5 more games to play. Next up on the schedule is Lake…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re at midseason, and there have been some prolific performances so far this season. Blake LaRussa is far and away leading the region in offensive production. Outside of the Crusaders production in the private school ranks, Phoebus running back Marshawn Williams has been the top scorer for the Phantoms. Stats are…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton and Denbigh face off at Todd Stadium in a game that both teams really need for playoff position. Hampton has lagged, while Denbigh has risen this year. If the game was won or lost based on momentum, the Patriots might be an overwhelming favorite. In Division 5A South, there aren’t…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Some private schools only have three or four games left. That’s right, we’re closing in on the post-season. Here’s an official look at the playoff picture in the VISAA, where only the top four teams at each division level make the playoffs. From there, teams are just a semi-final game away…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Virginia Tech and Tennessee are now set to break an all-time record for attendance at a college football game. Several national sports outlets have announced the consummation of a new deal for the two teams to meet in 2016. The event will be huge. The venue is enormous. The location couldn’t…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 If you’re a basketball player, your ultimate opportunity to showcase your skills against the best of the region is here! The Best of the 757 Basketball Showcase hits the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton this Sunday. “We have a great staff working the event, ranging from coaches with years of coaching…
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