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Leonard Throws Duke Past Wake, 34-31
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Duke’s offense demonstrated resilience to defeat visiting Wake Forest, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Demon Deacons and securing the team’s eighth regular-season win. After a tremendous turnaround season, Duke is looking forward to its first bowl since 2018. During a crisp Saturday evening, both
SportsTalk: Aaron Elliott Looks Back On Vipers Season
The Vance County Vipers were eliminated from the state high school football playoffs last week by Southern Durham, but the Vipers have nothing to be ashamed of after finishing 7-4. According to Coach Aaron Elliott, turnovers and weather were factors in the loss. Some of the turnovers were weather related as rain continued on and
SportsTalk: Scottie Richardson Previews Winter Sports At Crossroads
Scottie Richardson wears a couple of hats at Crossroads Christian. He is the men’s basketball coach but also oversees a very successful athletic program for the entire school as athletic director. “We are coming off of the winningest fall season in the school’s history,” Richardson said on Wednesday’s SportsTalk. From success on the volleyball court
Duke Heading to Pitt Looking 4th Straight ACC Win
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Duke Bounces Back in the Second Half to Defeat Virginia Tech 24-7 Duke overcame early offensive woes to defeat Virginia Tech and extend its win streak to three. Duke’s offense, led by sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard, struggled to find a rhythm for most of the first
SportsTalk: Vipers Preparing For A Southern Durham Rematch
“We feel good. I would put them up against any team in the state,” Vance Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott said on Wednesday’s SportsTalk with Bill Harris. The Vipers have advanced to round two of the state high school football playoffs after a 28-26 road win against highly touted West Carteret last Friday in Morehead
SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks
Doc Ayscue, George Hoyle and John Rose remember Eddie Hicks, Vance County sports legend and community advocate who died on Monday. Click Play Below WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks
Threat of School Shooting Cancelled Vance vs Webb; Vipers In Playoffs Now
Vance County High School’s rival, senior night football game against conference opponent J.F. Webb High School from Oxford was canceled last Friday night. A social media post Friday threatened a school shooting, according to Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame. Brame told WIZS News on Saturday that his office had identified the person responsible. He said,
SportsTalk: Vipers Prepare For Last Regular Season Game
Update — The game was cancelled. The Vipers will find out Saturday about who and where they play in the state playoffs. Tune in Monday at 12:30 p.m. for SportsTalk. ———————————- We’ve been hearing about flu and colds and viruses over the last several weeks. It seems like we’ve all come down with something recently
SportsTalk: Vipers Go For Conference Championship Friday Night – Tune In!
After another huge victory last week against Granville Central, the Vance County Vipers are poised to win a conference championship this Friday night. In Henderson, listen local at 1450 AM / 100.1 FM and anywhere with your connected device or speaker listen here – https://player.listenlive.co/53101. Or tell Alexa to “Listen to WIZS.com on Tunein.” Or
UNC Executes Fourth-Quarter Comeback to Defeat Duke 38-35
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Tens of thousands of energized football fans in the vicinity of The Triangle gathered at Wallace Wade Stadium on Oct. 15 to witness the annual Duke-UNC clash. While the game remained close for much of the game, and both teams exchanged the lead multiple times, the
