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Offense and More Offense
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Duke’s potent offense, once again, got off to a hot start, scoring multiple touchdowns in the first half. An impressive display of offensive efficiency and strong tackling on defense helped Duke end a 13-game Atlantic Coasting Conference losing streak. Duke earned its first win
Vance Vipers Defeated Carrboro Thursday Night 54-0
Vance County High School’s varsity home football game against Carrboro High School was moved to Thursday, September 29th due to weather concerns. The Vipers won 54 – 0.
SportsTalk: Elliott Pleased With Come Back Win
20-0. That was the half time score last Friday night and the score wasn’t in favor of the Vance Co. Vipers. By the time the whistle blew the Vipers had turned the game around and walked off the field with a 28-27 comeback victory to move to 3-2 on the season. Head Coach Aaron Elliott
Recap: Duke Blue Devils Annihilate Aggies to Extend Win Streak
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Building on two high-scoring wins, the Duke Blue Devils amplified their momentum during Saturday’s exciting victory against North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State’s Aggies. There was no shortage of fans cheering on the Blue Devils during their second home game of the season. For
Vance County Defeated Jordan Friday Night By One Point
Vance County defeated Jordan Friday night 28 to 27. The Vipers trailed 20-nothing but fought back and took their first lead inside a minute to go. Vance County High School thwarted Jordan’s final drive with excellent defense to secure the win. The Vipers move the 3-2 on the year and start conference play this week.
SportsTalk: Elliott Reflects On Vipers’ First Loss And Prepares For Northern Durham
Last week as Vance County High School prepared for Riverside, Coach Aaron Elliott commented his team had not had a great week of practice, and last Friday Vance County was handed its first loss against a powerful Riverside team by the score of 42-13. Not only was it the Vipers’ first defeat of the season,
New Beginnings Signal Bright Future for Duke University’s Football Program
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS A fresh start for Duke’s football program hints at a brighter future for the coaching staff, players, and fans. For the first time in nearly 33 years, Duke shutout a Football Bowl Subdivision team. Duke’s offense, under the control of Mike Elko, the team’s
SportsTalk: Vance County Looks To Move To 3-0 Friday Night
The first two weeks of the high school football season have been good for the Vance Co. Vipers as they sit at 2-0. This week they take on Riverside, which is coming off a 42-0 blowout of Southeast Raleigh after an opening season 18-14 loss to #15 ranked Cape Fear. Both Riverside Head Coach Cory
Vance Vipers vs Roanoke Rapid Yellow Jackets
Vance County 14 Roanoke Rapids 7 Final Vipers move to 2-0 on season. Second half defensive struggle as neither team scored after the break. Vance never trailed. Full recap Monday at 12:30pm on SportsTalk. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Vance County Vs. Roanoke Rapids Recap
SportsTalk: Vance County High Welcomes Roanoke Rapids Friday Night
The first football game of the season tends to be a little ragged around the edges, and according to Vance County High School Head Football Coach Aaron Elliott, this was true of the Vipers in their season opening four point win over the rival Eagles in Warren County last Friday night. Twelve penalties totaling 95
