Unfortunately for UVA recruits Cole Blackman (WR, Mechanicsville (VA) Atlee), Jordan Mack (S, Norcross (GA) Wesleyan) and Chris Moore (DB, Ashburn (VA) Broad Run), their respective teams fell in playoff competition last week. The state title dream is alive for nine University of Virginia football recruits, with one — offensive lineman Ben Knutson — competing for a state championship on Saturday.
Here is the latest on-field results for the University of Virginia’s class of 2016.
– in a win over Northern York in the District 3, Class AAA playoffs, UVA-bound recruit Bryce Hall took the opening kickoff and raced 95 yards for a touchdown. The 6’3″, 200-pound senior would also haul in three catches for 146 yards and two scores as Harrisburg (PA) Bishop McDevitt romped, 49-21. Bishop McDevitt (11-1) will host Solanco this Friday.
Click here for the game highlights.
– Suwanee (GA) Collins Hill (7-5), which features Virginia linebacker recruit Robert Snyder, will take on an undefeated Roswell squad in the Class AAAAAA quarterfinals this Friday night. Collins Hill defeated Newton last week by a score of 31-24.
– Tailback Tre Harbison rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns as Shelby (N.C.) Crest defeated Cuthbertson, 31-21, to advance in the 3AA state playoffs. Click here for highlights of Crest’s latest playoff win.
The Chargers host Weddington this Friday night.
– Spotsylvania (VA) Courtland defeated Eastern View, 48-20, to advance in the 4A East playoffs. Future Cavalier defensive back Nick Grant is one of the leaders of Courtland’s squad. Pitt-recruit Cheyton Pine leads Lafayette, the team the Cougars will face next.
– Wide receiver Hasise Dubois had five receptions for 73 yards in Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic’s 34-7 victory over Delbarton. DePaul (5-6) will face St. John Vianney (11-0) for the Non-Public, Group 3 State Championship on December 5. The title game will be held at Rutgers Stadium.
– Hallandale (FL) defeated American Heritage to advance to the Class 5A regional final, where it will face Bishop Moore. Wide receiver Neru NShaka, who has committed to UVA, has missed virtually all of the 2015 season with a torn ACL.
– Running back Laderrien Wilson had 23 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns in Kissimmee (FL) Osceola’s 42-35 win over Vero Beach. The Kowboys take on Dr. Phillips in the 8A-2 regional championship this week.
– Highlands Ranch (CO) Valor Christian Academy advanced to the 5A state semifinals with a win over Ralston Valley. Valor Christian, which is led up front by offensive line recruit Dillon Reinkensmeyer, will meet Cherry Creek, a team it defeated in the regular season.
– Offensive lineman Ben Knutson, a Virginia commitment, and Mishawaka (IN) Penn Kingsmen will play for the Class 6A state championship on Saturday. The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
– Ocean City (N.J.), which features UVA-bound tight end Christian Baumgardner, will take on Pleasantville today in its annual Thanksgiving Day game. This will be the final game for Ocean City, which is 3-6.
