VHSL awards Lafayette and Hickory High Schools for athletic excellence by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Each year, the Virginia High School League awards the Wells Fargo Cup to the top school in each Group as a recognition of their athletic excellence. First awarded in 1990, the Wells Fargo Cup goes to the school in each group…
Group 5A State Football Champions Highland Springs celebrates their title by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Highland Springs came into this past season looking to finish where it left off the season prior. In 2014, Highland Springs ran the table going undefeated taking out every Capital District foe in the process. After getting past Meadowbrook 34-29, L.C.…
by Jim McGrath, ultimaterecruit.com For years, there has been an innate connection between football and track. Track, it is said, provides the opportunity for young football players to improve their running form, build short “burst” speed, and stay active while working out in the off season. The thought of keeping one’s players “in uniform” has…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The VHSL Executive Committed voted this morning to approve a plan that will bring the VHSL Football Championship games to the 757. Just like in past years, Group 5A and 6A championship games will be played at the same site and so will the Group 3A and 4A state championship games.…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s time to sit on the edge of your seat if you follow the high school football post-season. For years, the VHSL has held the Group 5A/6A Championship at UVA, the 3A/4A Championship at Liberty and the 1A/2A Championship in Salem, VA. On Wednesday, the VHSL Executive Committee will vote on…
by Andy Hilton, recruit804 Change is coming to the current classification plan in place with the VHSL. A legislative move to force a change has been tabled, but a lot is happening at the state level to bring about a structure that will satisfy everyone. The VHSL currently considers each school, regardless of size,…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Our local teams went 2-2 on the day. We’ll send one representative to the 6A State Championship (Oscar Smith) and one to the 4A State Championship (Lake Taylor). Here are the finals from Saturday and the state championship games that these finals have set up: 6A South: Oscar Smith 21, Thomas…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The dates and times have been officially set for this weekend’s VHSL State Semifinal games. All winners will move on to the State Championships at UVA’s Scott Stadium (5A and 6A), Liberty University (3A and 4A) and Salem (1A and 2A). 6A Semifinals #3 Thomas Dale (9-4) at #1 Oscar Smith…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Locally, we had one game on Saturday and it was an overtime thriller. Phoebus felled Poquoson 31-24 at Darling Stadium. The third round of the playoffs is finished and we now move on to the State Semifinals with four local teams in the running. The 757 has representation at each level…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This week we play the semi-finals for each region of the VHSL. After these games are played, we’ll have a final four for each classification. Because of geography and fan bases, we’ve outlined only the playoff games and times for Groups 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A. All games are on Friday…