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Coach’s Corner: Kayla Simmons WIZS Player Of The Week Honors
“We don’t often play in close games,” said Vance Charter Knights’ head women’s basketball coach Brian Howard on the Coach’s Corner of SportsTalk with Trey Snide. However, the Knights found themselves in a nail biter this week against Granville Central. The 6 – 3 Knights scored with 4 seconds left to pull out a 60
TownTalk: Kevin Britton is the new Program Specialist at Recreation Dept.
Young athletes who dream of playing at the college level and beyond should take a page from Kevin Britton’s life playbook – pages filled with plays his mom, grandmother and others drew up for him that involve discipline, leadership, giving back to the community. And sports. Oh yes, sports. Britton said he’s been in love
Britton Brings Passion For Sports To Job At HVRPD
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department has a new program specialist, according to information from assistant director Tara Goolsby. Kevin Britton, a Durham native, joins the department and brings a love of all sports and enthusiasm for improving the community, according to a press release. Britton said he he’s had a passion for sports and recreation
SportsTalk: Holiday Tournament Looms For Crossroads Christian
We are all expecting gifts this time of year, but Scottie Richardson is looking for a Christmas tournament championship under the tree for Crossroads Christian this week. Richardson, the Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has the Colts on a roll as they head into the Greenfield Christmas Basketball Tournament in Wilson. After a
SportsTalk Omari Allen Signs Letter Of Intent With ECU
Vance County High School’s 2021 football season resulted in a trip to the state playoffs. One of the big reasons, and that’s a term that certainly fits this story, is Omari Allen. Allen was a lineman for the Vipers and a good one. Good enough to garner the attention of East Carolina University. On Wednesday,
SportsTalk: Introducing Mike Joyner, The New AD At Kerr Vance Academy
Mike Joyner has been named as the new Athletic Director for Kerr Vance Academy. His first day on the job isn’t until February 1st, but Joyner has already been on campus to meet people and take in a basketball game. Joyner, who currently is in the same position at Wake Forest High School, got his
SportsTalk: Aniyah Miller Breaking the Glass Ceiling at Vance Co. High School
There’s a Brad Paisley song called The Last Time for Everything. He’s singing about the last high school football game and the last dance. Perhaps he should write a song about the first time for everything. Aniyah Miller might be able to help him with that. Miller is the first varsity female wrestler in the
SportsTalk: Anthony And Miller Named WIZS Players Of The Week
Friday on “SportsTalk,” Trey Snide announced this week’s Players of the Week. The men’s award goes to Shane Anthony of Crossroads Christian. He is a multi-sport player, a member of the state champion cross country team and the school’s basketball team. This week he scored 57 points in two games for the Colts. 27 in
SportsTalk: Crossroads Christian To Face Its Biggest Rival On Friday
Trey Snide welcomed Crossroad Christian’s Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach Scottie Richardson along with the team’s Shane Anthony to Sports Talk today (Thursday). Anthony has been named player of the week after scoring 27 points in a 99 – 93 three overtime loss to Thales (Thay-lees) Academy and 30 points in an 88 –
Vance County High School Announces Changes to Basketball Schedule
According to Vance County High School Assistant Principle and Athletic Director Joe Sharrow the following changes are taking place to the Vance County Basketball schedules: – Tonight’s home game vs. Northern Durham will be Varsity Girls only at 5:00. – Tomorrow’s home games (JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys) vs. Warren County are all postponed to
