The 757 sent three athletes, and all three athletes have made a statement in their own way by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’ve proclaimed that the 757 grows every year. The talent level in football grows. Notoriety grows. We have more talent, better talent, and they’re finding a way to have a bigger impact. This year,…
Khalan Laborn, Jordan Williams and Devon Hunter are headed to Nike headquarters for The Opening by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Back in April, in Charlotte, Khalan Laborn and Devon Hunter earned their invite to the Nike Opening. Jordan Williams picked up his invite the following weekend at Nike’s regional camp in New Jersey. All three now…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 IC Norcom rising senior KJ Davis picked up an offer from UT-Chattanooga earlier this week. Davis, a 6-foot- has seen a rise in his recruitment during the offseason. A member of the last two Greyhound state championship team, Davis averaged more than 20 points, seven rebounds and two blocks during…
11th Annual Peanut City Shootout at King’s Fork High School by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s that time of year again. Because of the popularity of 7-on-7 and colleges hosting tournaments, there are a lot of events like this at this time of the year, but the Peanut City Shootout could be called the Grandaddy of…
Three local football programs look forward to Powerade tourney by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re just a few weeks away from the local qualifier, and three local football programs have already landed an invite to the Powerade 7-on-7 Invitational in July in Charlotte. Indian River, Norview and Bishop Sullivan have landed invitations to the regional championship…
Indian River and Ocean Lakes battle each other every week in 7-on-7 by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Many of the region’s teams face off in 7-on-7 on a weekly basis. Some do group passing leagues where several teams scrimmage in a round-robin format, getting exposure to different players and schemes while working on their own skills…
Bruce Boone lands offers before IRHS College Day by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We have another “first offer” to celebrate. Indian River’s Bruce Boone landed not just one, but two college scholarship offers this week. UVA-Wise and Morgan State extended offers to Boone earlier this week. The 6-3 310 pound offensive lineman got the news…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Recruiting is getting crazy for our young bucks of the 757. 9th grader Ahshawn Moore added two Power Five offers this week when Virginia Tech and Auburn came calling. Moore was essentially a back up in his freshman season. He practiced and played alongside linebackers Tavante Beckett (Virginia Tech) and Jaquan…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 High school athletes from around the region came into Saturday’s recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp with different goals. Some were looking to tune up before college camp season. Some of the younger campers were looking for an outlet to compete against older athletes. Some were looking for exposure; to get on…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 You better believe that freshmen are out there landing scholarship offers too. Talent in the 757 runs deep. Indian River linebacker Ahshawn Moore landed his first scholarship offer Friday morning when Marshall assistant coach J.C. Price stopped by the school to review prospects with head coach Glenwood Ferebee. College coaches…