Coach’s Corner 05/22/19
Coach’s Corner Show – Vance County Aquatics.Program Interview
Local Youth Ages 4-12 Needed for Competitive Football League
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
The 2019 East Wake Football League is a competitive football league for youth of Vance, Warren, Franklin and Granville counties.
Participants will learn the skills and rules of football. Team tryouts will be conducted and participants will be placed on teams by coaches. In order to be on a team, participating youth must attend tryouts.
Schedules will be developed by the East Wake Football League and games will be played on Saturday afternoons. Participants will travel to local communities to participate in games.
Registration will be held June 3 – August 4, 2019, at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson.
Cost is $40 for both in and out-of-county participants. Participants may be eligible for the fee waiver program.
Age levels include:
Flag Football – Ages 4 – 6
Mini Mites – Ages 6 – 8
Mighty Mites – Ages 9 – 10
Pee Wee – Ages 11 – 12
Age will be determined as of August 1, 2019.
For more information or to inquire about the fee waiver program, please contact Steve Osborne at (252) 438-2670 (sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Victor Hunt at (252) 430-3408 (vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us).
Registration for H-V Rec. & Parks Fall Sports Season Begins June 3
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Registration for Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks’ 2019 fall sports season begins Monday, June 3, 2019. We are excited about this year’s season of volleyball, soccer and football!
Youth volleyball and soccer are offered to ages 10 and up (junior) and 14 and up (senior).
Registration will run through August 4, 2019. Those interested in participating in fall sports may register at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson.
Contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670 (sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408 (vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us) for more information.
Youth Baseball Returns to the Town of Bunn, NC!
-Information and photos courtesy Bunn Parks and Recreation
Recreational baseball has not been played in the town of Bunn, NC in four years. Not so long ago Bunn had a successful youth baseball and softball program with multiple Dixie and Tarheel League championships, but like many recreational leagues around the county, youth sports funding was cut and youth teams have suffered.
The Franklin County School Board was helpful in getting a discounted rate for the Bunn Middle School softball field. Dr. Larry Webb with Franklin County Schools, Michael Focus from the communications office and Diane Marks helped coordinate the fields.
The staff from Bunn Middle School, including Dr. Latoia Valentine, principal, and Bunn Middle School’s baseball coach Robert Pendleton helped with logistics on the ground.
With the help of volunteer parents using their own money and resources, kids in the town of Bunn and surrounding areas get to play tee ball and coach pitch baseball at no cost to their parents and grandparents. Thanks to this support, over 80 kids registered to play this season.
This season, team names honor the Dixie 2006 Coach Pitch District 10 champions and recent Bunn football greats Tarik Cohen and Johnathan Alston. The other team names include Spencer Brickhouse, Tevin Perry, Nicholas Saunders and Trevor Gupton – members of the 2006 Dixie Coach Pitch Championship team.
The future of the league depends on continued support, but as of right now, youth baseball is back in the town of Bunn, NC and the kids are having a blast!
Coach’s Corner 03/29/19
On this airing of the Coach’s Corner Show on WIZS, Trey Snide had the pleasure of providing play by play for the Vance County Middle School Jaguars vs. the Northern Granville Knights baseball game.
Rec. Baseball & Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day to Honor Local Youth
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks will hold the 2019 Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day on Saturday, April 13, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. This event will be held at the George Watkins Field #3 at the Aycock Recreation Complex, 307 Carey Chapel Rd. in Henderson.
This recognition/celebration will honor youth baseball/softball players, coaches, parents and sponsors. The entire community is invited to come out and support local youth.
Rain date will be Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670 or sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408 or vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Henderson Collegiate’s Season ‘Indescribable;’ Heartbreaking Championship Loss
WIZS’ own Trey Snide was inside the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 16, to broadcast the 2019 1A North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Championship basketball game between the Henderson Collegiate Pride and the Bishop McGuinness Villains.
With a final score of 55-54, the Pride heartbreakingly lost the championship by one point.
In only their second year as a program, the #2 seeded Pride of Henderson Collegiate came into the matchup as reigning North Central Regular Season and Conference Champions with a 14-0 record and reigning East Division State Champions.
In addition to an impressive 31-2 overall record, the Pride also averaged 82 points, 19 assists, and 41 rebounds per game this season.
Pride Head Coach George Marshall said his team had an impressive season and overcame many obstacles. According to Marshall, this perseverance made their success even sweeter. “From all the traveling, to not having a gym, to not having a workout room, to taking AP classes; it’s indescribable.”
During the championship run, the Pride defeated Lejeune High, Louisburg, John. A. Holmes, Roxboro Community, and the number one ranked team, Washington County.
Coming into the game, the #9 seeded Villains tied for second in the Northwest 1A Conference with a 6-4 record and a loss in the conference championship game to Winston-Salem Prep Academy. The Villains exacted their revenge in the third round of the State Playoffs when they defeated Winston-Salem Prep by a score of 56-53.
On their path to the championship, the Villains defeated Mount Airy, Mitchell, Winston-Salem Prep, North Stanly and North Rowan.
According to Marshall, the big advantage the Pride had this year was their speed. Marshall said his team worked on getting up and down the court as quickly as possible while mixing up their defense to keep their opponent off guard.
The hard work and athleticism of JaQuaveon Venable, Akhiris Holden, Micah Lewis, Davon Allen, Kalib Mathews, Javonte Waverly, Kameron Brooks and many others made this trip to the championship game possible.
Marshall looks forward to seeing what the future holds for this young Henderson Collegiate Pride team.
To hear more discussion on the championship game and the Pride’s season, click here. The Town Talk segment regarding Henderson Collegiate begins at the 12:55 mark of the program.
Henderson-Vance Rec. & Parks Extends Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks has extended the deadline to register for youth spring baseball and softball until Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Baseball is open to ages 4 – 18; playing age is determined as of May 1, 2019.
Softball is open to ages 6 – 16; playing age is determined as of January 1, 2019.
Cost: Vance County Residents – $40; Non Residents – $60
Register at the Aycock Rec. Center during normal business hours.
For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670, sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408, vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us.
