by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For fans of Menchville and Warwick, it was an opportunity to get a first win. The rain kept many away, but almost a thousand diehards braved wet conditions and on again, off again rain in order to see a battle between two teams that have a slim chance at a playoff…
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by Chris Hopkins, recruit757 Ocean Lakes continues its impressive streak of beach victories with a 25-point win over the Cox Falcons Friday night. In a game moved to Kellam from Ocean Lakes, weather was an added challenge for both teams as the running game proved to be the difference maker. Brandon Simmons would show why…
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by Marsel Mason FRANKLIN- Franklin would have a fight on their hands with the Bulldogs of Brunswick from the get go in a big game for both schools. Franklin would struggle contain sophomore quarterback Darren Owens who ripped up big run after big run on the Bulldogs first drive. Running back Jamari Stith would give…
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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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