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SportsTalk: Vipers Take A Week Off Before Facing Carrboro
The Vance County Vipers are guaranteed to remain 8-0 until, at least, October 20. Why? Because the team has a late season bye week. According to Head Coach Aaron Elliott, it’s time for one. “I didn’t realize how beat up we are,” Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. Several players are banged up including quarterback Javion
SportsTalk: Crossroads Finding Success At Multiple Sports
Last year Crossroads Christian lost in the final four of the state soccer championship but, according to Scottie Richardson, the school’s athletic director, Crossroads is will have a good shot of returning to the final four this season. “We are ranked #1 in the state. We lost our first game to Franklinton and haven’t lost
SportsTalk: KVA Prepares For Tournaments
Schools around the area are approaching state playoffs and conference tournaments. Kerr Vance Academy is no exception. The school’s Volleyball team, currently ranked 7th in the state, will take on Faith Christian in the second round of their conference tournament in Rocky Mount after receiving a first round bye, according to Mike Joyner, KVA Athletic
UNC Football Outplayed Syracuse to Remain Undefeated
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS An impressive display of consistent explosive runs on offense and strong tackles on defense from the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) paved the way for an impressive 40-7 win over Syracuse. On offense, UNC quarterback Drake Maye completed 33 passes for 442 yards. He
SportsTalk: Vipers Take On South Granville For Senior Night
94 – 18. Doesn’t sound like a football score, does it? Yet that’s what the final score was last Friday night as the undefeated Vance Co. Vipers had a record setting win against Granville Central. Quarterback Javion Vines-Holder tied the state record by throwing ten touchdown passes. “We wanted to do something for the team
SportsTalk: Elliott Prepares For Granville Central Friday Night
Homecoming for the Vance County Vipers proved to be another successful outing, even if a bit on the wet side, as they faced off against Louisburg. The result was an impressive 36-3 win. Head coach Aaron Elliott said one of the keys to the victory was shutting down the Louisburg offense which dominated the second
SportsTalk: Elliott Prepares Vipers For Homecoming Game Against Louisburg
The Vance County Vipers got the proverbial monkey off their backs with a thrilling 14-12 victory of Southern Durham last week at Viper Stadium. “Our kids, they were focused all week. They came in and did what they were supposed to do,” Coach Aaron Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. Southern Durham beat the Vipers twice
Maye and McCollum Shine in UNC’s First-Ever Matchup Against Minnesota
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS In a first-ever matchup against the Minnesota Gophers, the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) heavily relied on a passing-dominant offensive strategy to move the ball downfield. UNC’s success through the air paved the way for a 31-13 victory. Wide receiver Nate McCollum, a transfer from Georgia
UNC Prevails in Overtime to Defeat App State
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS The North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) fought hard to defeat in-state rival Appalachian State, 40-34. UNC’s first offensive series stalled out at the App State 13-yard line. In an attempt to build momentum and quickly move the chains, UNC running back Omarion Hampton charged forward but
SportsTalk: Elliott Focuses On Eliminating Viper Mistakes
It’s hot. The temperatures have forced the Vance Co. Vipers to practice in the gym most of this week as they prepare to face Northern Durham Friday night at Durham County Stadium. “It changes practice a lot,” said Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott on Thursday’s SportsTalk. The Vipers are coming off a 28-19 win over
