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SportsTalk: Vipers Look For Third Win Of The Season Against Orange
Last Friday night the Vance County Vipers dismantled Roanoke Rapids 52-14. “I was surprised that Roanoke Rapids was not as competitive,” Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. The Vipers eliminated many of the penalties that plagued the team in a win over Warren County in week one. That, along with a six
SportsTalk: Oxford Prep’s Challenging Schedule Could Pay Dividends Later
It takes a young team time to learn and Oxford Prep Athletic Director John Hammett hopes the school volleyball team’s challenging schedule to open the season will do exactly that. Oxford Prep opened with two losses against Wake Prep and East Wake. Both schools field strong volleyball programs. Those losses were followed by two close
SportsTalk: Vance Vipers Soundly Defeat Roanoke Rapids Audio Recap
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SportsTalk: Vance County High School Kicks Off Season Friday Night
LISTEN TO THE RADIO ON YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE OR CONNECTED DEVICE/SPEAKER – https://player.listenlive.co/53101 OR BY CLICKING ON LISTEN LIVE AT WIZS.COM OR TELL ALEXA TO “LISTEN TO WIZS.COM ON TUNE IN.” Coach Aaron Elliott is excited. And why shouldn’t he be? The Vance County Vipers kick off their season Friday night against a solid Warren County
SportsTalk: Elam Goes To The Dogs
Jim Elam has been fortunate to have two long careers. The Warren County native spent over 20 years as an educator and coach. He started in Johnston County at Princeton High School, and after getting married, decided he wanted to be closer to home. His desire to return to Warren County would land Elam the
SportsTalk: Hunt Prepares Eagles For Football
The Warren County High School Eagles’ progress as a football team can be easily traced by looking at the number of wins over the last three years. Two, four and, last season, seven. Those seven wins last year put the Eagles in the state high school playoffs. Victor Hunt, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
SportsTalk: Volleyball And Soccer Gets Underway At Crossroads Christian
The beginning of the school year is a busy time not only for students and teachers but for athletic departments as well. Just ask Crossroads Christian Athletic Director Scottie Richardson. “We are wide open. We have open house on Monday and school starts on Wednesday,” said Richardson. Teams are already practicing and preparing for season
SportsTalk: Lassiter Preps Louisburg High For Football
A quick look at the Vance County Vipers football schedule will reveal a new conference opponent this year. The Louisburg High School Warriors have been added to the 2A/3A Northern Lakes Conference. “We had no place to go,” Louisburg Head Coach Dante Lassiter said on SportsTalk Wednesday. The Warriors were 7-3 last year but failed
SportsTalk: Vipers Introduce New Defensive Coordinator
The Vance County Vipers first football game is against Warren County in two weeks, and Coach Aaron Elliott is busy getting the team ready to take the field. Camp was this past weekend, and Elliott called it a success. “Camp went well, but we were tired on Monday,” Elliott said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. He expects
SportsTalk: Oxford Prep Prepares For Fall Sports
Fall sports are beginning to ramp up at schools around the area, and Oxford Prep is no exception. The school’s athletic director, John Hammett, has a full plate as the school’s varsity volleyball team will be scrimmaging twice next week ahead of opening the season. Also, Coach Kevin Grant’s soccer team kicks off the season
