■ 06 February 2008 | 5:12 PM
3 p.m.
Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake
Casey Turner capped a wild ride as Great Bridge’s quarterback when he signed with Connecticut.
Alongside Turner, lineman Michael Price signed with Virginia, while Adam Warack announced he was headed to William and Mary as a walk-on. And Adam Klink, thrust into punting duties this season after an injury, signed to play soccer at Rutgers.
Turner took over as the Wildcats’ starter when he was a sophomore after Donnie Kirby transferred to Landstown.
All Turner did was become South Hampton Roads’ all-time leading passer with 7,667 yards. He also threw 82 touchdown passes and completed 577 passes.
As a senior Turner guided the Wildcats to an 8-3 finish – the program’s best season in years.
“Great Bridge gave me a great chance to see what tradition and pride is about,” Turner said after he and his teammates signed before a few dozen cheering supporters. “When you start winning people in the community started changing a little bit. It was nice going to McDonald’s and 7-Eleven and hearing people say congratulations on winning last night.”
Price, meanwhile, picked Virginia after orginally committing to play at Old Dominion. The Cavaliers made a late push, and Price changed his mind earlier this week. He also had offers from Liberty and Army.
Price said he’s likely to red-shirt as a freshman at Virginia.
“I’m looking forward to getting into those more intense practice, and playing with guys at a higher level of competition,” Price said.
- Jami Frankenberry
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