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.
Registration Deadline for Adult Winter Basketball Extended!
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces the return of adult winter basketball for 2019. This league is designed for adults who enjoy the game of basketball. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights with game times depending on the number of teams that register.
The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, March 8, 2019! $420 entry fee per team.
Each team will be guaranteed at least eight regular season games. A double elimination tournament will follow the end of the regular season.
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.
