by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In the end, the game was close. Throughout, neither team did much to help themselves. Lake Taylor was plagued by turnovers and injuries. L.C. Bird was flagged for playing a game that they seem to relish in: intimidation. Early on, it was obvious that the Skyhawks were out to break the…
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by Chris Hopkins, recruit757 It was a tale of two halves, as the Cox Falcons got back on the winning track Friday night against Tallwood. The Falcons opened up a 24 point halftime lead, but had to hang on for the win after the Lions outscored them 21 – 3 in the second half. The…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Last week’s Player of the Week was determined to make a statement. His team won handily over First Colonial (3-2) by a score of 39-0. Burton started the game off with a bang. On the opening kickoff, Burton caught the ball and returned the kick 95 yards for a touchdown to…
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by Nick Bailey, recruit757 The stands of Art Brandriff Stadium were packed with pink Friday night as Western Branch was hosting a pink out for breast cancer awareness month. The fans were buzzing and the energy was felt as soon as you entered the gates. The Bruins were on the tails of losing to Oscar…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s mid-season and playoff races are heating up. There are a lot of games on the schedule with playoff implications already. Here are this week’s games of the week as we reviewed them on the WAVY/Fox43 Sportswrap. Grassfield visits Western Branch in a game that the Grizzlies need in order to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Poquoson didn’t come prepared for a shootout, but they almost got one on Thursday night. Coach Elliott Duty’s team was ready to “ground and pound”, but the Lions set the tempo early. On the second play from scrimmage, Devonte Dedmon rambled for 67 yards and the first of his three touchdown…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 recruit757 and Buffalo Wild Wings stopped by Salem High School on Thursday to present the Player of the Week award to versatile athlete Kyree Burton. Burton won the popular vote for his performance on offense, defense and special teams in a narrow 22-21 victory over then undefeated Cox High School. Salem…
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by Nick Bailey, recruit757 The VHSL 2013 football playoffs are top of mind for many coaches and fans. This week in the 757, the fans will get to see a little preview of two playoff bound powerhouses. The intensity in the air will be felt from the opening kickoff. On Friday when Grassfield travels to…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It was only a month ago that Norfolk was buzzing about Oscar Smith vs. Lake Taylor. This one’s not on ESPN, but the implications are just as big. Last year’s Division 6 State Champions come to town to face off against last year’s Division 5 State Champions. The heavyweight title bout…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There are two games on the schedule Thursday night, and both of them have playoff implications. Now this year, three wins might be enough to get you into the playoffs, so more of the games will affect seeding rather than actually making the playoffs. Still, in the case of Hampton, Warhill…
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