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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
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
