wall of fame

DO YOU BELONG ON THE WALL?

wkl — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:58:13 +0000

We like to give credit where credit’s due. You guys should be rewarded for your accomplishments. It took a lot of hard work to get there, right? And it was all worth it.

Committed? Signed? Headed somewhere next fall? Let us know by commenting on this post and we’ll be sure to reserve your spot on the SportsPage Wall of Fame.

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Daniel Overstreet

wkl — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:57:05 +0000

VIRGINIA TECH

2009 (PG)
Blacksburg HS
Blacksburg, VA
Football
Offensive Tackle

A 6’6″ 270 pound tackle from Blacksburg, Overstreet will stay close to home next fall as he suits up for the defending ACC Champion Hokies.

Check out Daniel in action…

Posted in 2009, Blacksburg HS (VA), FOOTBALL, VA, Virginia Tech

Drew Stewart

wkl — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:37:42 +0000

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

2009
North Gaston HS
Gastonia, NC
Football
Kicker/Punter

A all-state kicker in 2007, Drew possesses a strong and accurate right leg with range out to 52 yards on FGs. He also reaches the endzone on the majority of his kickoffs

Check out Drew in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, Marshall Univ., NC, North Gaston HS (NC)

Brion Carnes

wkl — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:54:58 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

2010
Manatee HS
Bradenton, FL
Football
Quarterback

The first 2010 commit for the USF Bulls, Carnes has been receiving attention from college coaches since his freshman year. As quarterback and leader of one of the state’s top high school programs, Carnes has his sights set on a state championship in 2009.

Check out Brion in action…

Posted in 2010, FL, FOOTBALL, Manatee HS (FL), Univ. of South Florida

Deon Miller

wkl — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:05:10 +0000

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Highland Spring HS
Richmond, VA
Football
Wide Receiver

The physical 6’5″ receiver with cotton-soft hands will be looked at to contribute immediately as a true freshman for Temple’s offense next season.

Check out Deon in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, Highland Springs HS (VA), Temple Univ., VA

Tyler Moyers

wkl — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:43:03 +0000

WAGNER COLLEGE

2009
North Stafford HS
Stafford, VA
Football
Offensive Line

The 6’3″ 280 pound second-team all-Commonwealth District guard moves very well for his size and has excellent footwork. He’ll use the same blocking scheme at Wagner that he did in high school.

Check out Tyler in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, North Stafford HS (VA), VA, Wagner College

Austin Jacks

wkl — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:08:15 +0000

TULANE UNIVERSITY

2009
Winter Park HS
Winter Park, FL
Football
Tight End/Linebacker

A multi-sport standout at one of Central Florida’s top high schools, Jacks is headed to Tulane next fall on a football scholarship to play for the Green Wave.

Check out Austin in action…

Posted in 2009, FL, FOOTBALL, Tulane University, Winter Park HS (FL)

Tyshawn Patterson

wkl — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:32:16 +0000

STETSON UNIVERSITY

2009
Orlando, FL
Orlando Christian Prep
Basketball
Guard

A 6-foot guard who averaged 16 points and excelled defensively in helping Orlando Christian Prep win the Class 1A state boys basketball championship as a junior, Tyshawn will play next year at nearby Stetson.

Check out Tyshawn in action…

Posted in 2009, BASKETBALL, FL, Orlando Christian Prep (FL), Stetson Univ.

Michael Yocius

wkl — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:56:51 +0000

NEW MEXICO STATE

2009 (PG)
Cary Grove HS
Fox River Grove, IL
Football
Offensive Line

Named all-conference and all-area as a junior, Michael prepped for a year before signing with New Mexico State, where he is currently enrolled and competing for playing time during spring practice.

Check out Michael in action…

Posted in 2009, Cary Grove HS (IL), FOOTBALL, IL, New Mexico State

Devontae Payne

wkl — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:11:42 +0000

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

2009
South HS
Cleveland, OH
Football
Quarterback

The 6’7″ 233 pound quarterback takes his towering frame and rocket right arm to Ypsilanti next fall to play for the EMU Eagles.

Check out Devontae in action…

Posted in 2009, Eastern Michigan Univ., FOOTBALL, OH, South HS (OH)

Adam Dyer

wkl — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:05:17 +0000

VIRGINIA TECH

2009 (PG)
Cave Spring High School
Roanoke, VA
Football
Running Back

From Roanoke, Adam will be staying close to home and playing for the Hokies next fall.

Check out Adam in action…

Posted in 2009, Cave Spring HS (VA), FOOTBALL, VA, Virginia Tech

Justin Zeller

wkl — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:40:57 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

2009
South Lakes HS
Reston, VA
Football
Athlete

Having played a variety of positions throughout his career, Justin will be looked to for his versatility next fall for the Golden Eagles.

Check out Justin in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, South Lakes HS (VA), Univ. of Charleston, VA

Maurice Jones

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:13:08 +0000

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Belleville HS
Belleville, NJ
Football
Running Back

Jones prepped for a year at Fork Union Military Academy before signing with Temple, where he’ll join FUMA teammates Deon Miller and Shahid Paulhill next fall.

Check out Maurice in action…

Posted in 2009, Belleville HS (NJ), FOOTBALL, NJ, Temple Univ.

Donte Rumph

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:57:26 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

2009 (PG)
Calhoun County HS
St. Matthews, SC
Football
Defensive Line

Rumph will compete against prep teammates Chaz Sutton and Ronald Byrd, as he faces stiff competition from South Carolina and the rest of the SEC every week this fall.

Check out Donte in action…

Posted in 2009, Calhoun County HS (SC), FOOTBALL, SC, Univ. of Kentucky

Erwin Roach

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:43:39 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

2009 (PG)
Bloomfield HS
Bloomfield, NJ
Football
Defensive Line

A physical run-stopper from New Jersey, Erwin will join prep teammate Troy Russell next fall on the defensive side of the ball as a Maine Black Bear.

Check out Erwin in action…

Posted in 2009, Bloomfield HS (NJ), FOOTBALL, NJ, Univ. of Maine

Brander Craighead

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:35:35 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS at EL PASO

2009 (PG)
Mother Teresa HS
Nepean, ON, Canada
Football
Offensive Tackle

A 6’6″ 280 pound tackle from Canada, Brander spent last season learning the nuances of the game and preparing himself for the next level. As a result of his efforts, Brander earned a full scholarship from UTEP where he’ll play next year.

Check out Brander in action…

Posted in 2009, Canada, FOOTBALL, Mother Teresa HS (ON), Ontario, UTEP

Cody Blue

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:16:12 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

2009 (PG)
Wilde Lake HS
Columbia, MD
Football
Defensive Line

A physical run-stopper from Columbia, Cody will stay close to home next fall and join prep teammate Zack Kerr on the defensive line as a Maryland Terrapin.

Check out Cody in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, MD, Univ. of Maryland, Wilde Lake HS (MD)

Shahid Paulhill

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:02:41 +0000

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
North Catholic HS
Philadelphia, PA
Football
Defensive Line

A physical run-stopper from Philadelphia, Shahid will stay close to home next fall after accepting a full ride to Temple.

Check out Shahid in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, North Catholic HS (PA), PA, Temple Univ.

Tony Gregory

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:47:49 +0000

VIRGINIA TECH

2009 (PG)
First Colonial HS
Virginia Beach, VA
Football
Athlete

A running back his entire prep career, Tony was moved to wide receiver after signing with Virginia Tech and enrolling in time for the spring semester and spring practice.

Check out Tony in action…

Posted in 2009, First Colonial HS (VA), FOOTBALL, VA, Virginia Tech

Chaz Sutton

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:30:08 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

2009 (PG)
Jenkins HS
Savannah, GA
Football
Defensive End/Linebacker

A four-star prospect in high school, Chaz was also considered the 10th-best prep school prospect in the country this past season. He is currently battling for playing time at USC this spring.

Check out Chaz in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, GA, Jenkins HS (GA), Univ. of South Carolina

Mohammed Seisay

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:19:31 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

2009 (PG)
West Springfield HS
Springfield, VA
Football
Cornerback

The physical 6’2″ corner from Northern Virginia will be responsible for covering Conference USA’s best receivers for the next four years.

Check out Mohammed in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, Univ. of Memphis, VA, West Springfield HS (VA)

Marquell Rozier

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:59:03 +0000

BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
St. Pauls HS
St. Pauls, NC
Football
Offensive Tackle

A looming presence on the offensive line, this road grader is heading for warmer weather next fall; down to Florida to play for Bethune-Cookman, which opens its 2009 home schedule against two-time defending CIAA conference champions Shaw University.

Check out Marquell in action…

Posted in 2009, Bethune-Cookman Univ., FOOTBALL, NC, St. Pauls HS (NC)

D.J. Coles

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:52:10 +0000

VIRGINIA TECH

2009 (PG)
Goochland HS
Goochland, VA
Football
Wide Receiver

A high school state champion in football and on the track in the 100 meters, D.J. will take his skills and speed to Virginia Tech next season for the defending ACC Champions.

Check out D.J. in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, Goochland HS (VA), VA, Virginia Tech

Zack Kerr

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:46:14 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

2009 (PG)
Quince Orchard HS
Gaithersburg, MD
Football
Defensive Lineman

After tearing his ACL two days before the start of his senior season, Brentley was crushed. Pursuing his dream of playing college football, he spent a postgraduate year rehabbing his knee and his game. This winter, Brentley accepted a full ride to Liberty University where he is currently enrolled.

Check out Zack in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, MD, Quince Orchard HS (MD), Univ. of Maryland

Brentley Vinson

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:11:28 +0000

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Audrey Kell HS
Charlotte, NC
Football
Defensive Back

Check out Brentley in action…

Posted in 2009, Audrey Kell HS (NC), FOOTBALL, Liberty Univ., NC

Alex Asher

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:03:31 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

2009
St. Anne’s-Belfield
Charlottesville, VA
Football
Tight End/H-Back

After winning two state championships in high school, Alex turned down several offers from top schools and in the end, chose to become a Tar Heel at the University of North Carolina.

Check out Alex in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, St. Anne's-Belfield (VA), UNC Chapel Hill, VA

Brandon Carr

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:54:33 +0000

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Western Branch HS
Chesapeake, VA
Football
Offensive Line

One of the hardest working players on his team the past two years, Brandon saw his hard work pay off when he accepted a scholarship offer from ODU. Brandon will be a cornerstone of a program that begins Division-I competition this fall.

Check out Brandon in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, Old Dominion Univ., VA, Western Branch HS (VA)

Jelani Woseley

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:47:13 +0000

OHIO UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
New Dorp HS
Staten Island, NY
Football
Athlete

A hard-hitting defender, Jelani also excels on the offensive side of the ball. Ohio University has added a tremendous athlete whose versatility will prove valuable for the Bobcats next year.

Check out Jelani in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, New Dorp HS (NY), NY, Ohio Univ.

Chase Plourd

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:39:47 +0000

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

2008
Midland HS
Midland, TX
Football
Quarterback

Starring at quarterback during his prep career for one of the top high school programs in all of Texas, Chase took his game across state to Houston where he red-shirted this fall for Texas Southern.

Check out Chase in action…

Posted in 2008, FOOTBALL, Midland HS (TX), Texas Southern Univ., TX

Andrew Toone

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:21:42 +0000

WAGNER COLLEGE

2009 (PG)
Northwood HS
Silver Spring, MD
Football
Offensive Line

After a successful postgraduate season where he picked up numerous offers, Andrew has already enrolled at Wagner College and is looking to compete for serious playing time as a true freshman this fall.

Check out Andrew in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, MD, Northwood HS (MD), Wagner College

Aaron Boyd

wkl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:15:37 +0000

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
T.C. Williams HS
Alexandria, VA
Football
Offensive Line

With no offers after his senior season, Aaron spent the last year transforming his game and his body. Now bigger, faster, and stronger, he will attend Delaware State on a full ride next year.

Check out Aaron in action…

Posted in 2009, Delaware State Univ., FOOTBALL, T.C. Williams HS (VA), VA

Jon Sharp

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:20:04 +0000

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Pittsburgh, PA
Plum Senior HS
Football
Tight End/Linebacker

A three sport standout in high school, Jon took a prep year to focus his efforts on football and earned a full scholarship to JMU.

Check out Jon in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, James Madison Univ., PA, Plum Senior HS (PA)

Ryan Mattie

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:10:49 +0000

WOFFORD COLLEGE

2008
St. Anne’s-Belfield
Charlottesville, VA
Lacrosse
Middie

Ryan won the state title as a senior then took his game to Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.

Check out Ryan in action…

Posted in 2008, LACROSSE, St. Anne's-Belfield (VA), VA, Wofford College

Averick Walker

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:59:08 +0000

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Lithonia, GA
Redan HS
Football
Defensive Back

Averick prepped for a year, signed with YSU, has already enrolled in classes and is looking forward to locking down a starting job this spring.

Check out Averick in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, GA, Redan HS (GA), Youngstown State Univ.

Alex Johnson

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:38:07 +0000

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

2009 (PG)
Buckingham, VA
Buckingham HS
Football
Defensive End

With zero offers coming out of high school, Alex prepped for a year and earned a full ride to ODU, where he will play Defensive End next fall.

Check out Alex in action…

Posted in 2009, Buckingham HS (VA), FOOTBALL, Old Dominion Univ., VA

J.C. Moscicki

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:31:28 +0000

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

2009
Miller School
Charlottesville, VA
Baseball
Catcher

In addition to playing behind the plate, J.C. also plays in the outfield for Miller School.

Check out J.C. in action…

Posted in 2009, BASEBALL, Miller School (VA), VA, Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Troy Russell

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:22:42 +0000

UNIV. OF MAINE

2009 (PG)
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield, NJ
Football
Linebacker

Troy will star next year for the Maine Black Bears and open his college career against Florida State.

Check out Troy in action…

Posted in 2009, FOOTBALL, NJ, South Plainfield HS (NJ), Univ. of Maine

Howie Long

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:16:50 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

2009
St. Anne’s-Belfield
Charlottesville, VA
Lacrosse
Defense

A quarterback that led his team to two state titles, Howie, will be staying close to home and playing for the Cavaliers next year.

Check out Howie in action…

Posted in 2009, LACROSSE, St. Anne's-Belfield (VA), Univ. of Virginia, VA

Ronald Byrd

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:03:38 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

2009 (PG)
Hogansville, GA
Callaway HS
Football
Defensive End

After prepping for a year, Ronald is enrolled at USC where he will play Defensive End.

Check out Ronald in action…

Posted in 2009, Callaway HS (GA), FOOTBALL, GA, Univ. of South Carolina

Austin Rivers

wkl — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:47:39 +0000

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

2010
Winter Park High School
Winter Park, FL
Basketball
Guard

From Central Florida, Austin will suit up for the Florida Gators as a freshman in 2010.

Check out Austin in action…

Posted in 2010, BASKETBALL, FL, Univ. of Florida, Winter Park HS (FL)