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Vance County High School

SportsTalk: Sharrow Named Athletic Director Of The Year

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Joe Sharrow spent 10 years between Southern Vance High School and Vance County High School as athletic director.  He was also an assistant principal at Vance County High School, and those years in Vance County have paid off for Sharrow.  He is now AD at one of the biggest schools in the Triangle, Jordan High School.  Sharrow has been named Athletic Director of the Year by NC High School OT and WRAL.

Sharrow was a guest on SportsTalk Wednesday and gave plenty of credit to Vance County for the award, which Sharrow received after his tenure in Vance County but after just one year in Durham. “This is every bit a Vance County award.  Vance County helped me become the person I am today. I love and appreciate Henderson and Vance County,” Sharrow said.

Jordan High School is a bigger school and with that it brings bigger responsibilities. “We have 2,200 students and 700 student athletes,” Sharrow said.  Jordan offers 27 varsity athletic programs.  “It’s a different animal at Jordan compared to Vance County,” Sharrow added.

Even with his success and love for Jordan, Sharrow said he will always bleed black and green, the colors of the Vance Co. Vipers and his roots will always be Columbia blue and white –  the colors the Southern Vance Raiders wore during their existence.

Jordan High School has played the Vipers on a number of occasions over the years but, no games are on the schedule for the upcoming school year.  Congratulations to Joe Sharrow on his success!

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Sports Talk 11/3/20: VCHS Phases-In Sports; KVA Women’s Tennis Wraps Season

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Joe Sharrow, assistant principal and athletic director for Vance County High School (VCHS), and Cameron Breedlove, head coach for Kerr Vance Academy (KVA) Varsity Women’s Tennis, joined WIZS Sports Talk on Tuesday.

In the first segment, Sharrow discussed the staggered phase-in of athletics at VCHS (click here for schedule).

In the second segment, Breedlove discussed her first season as coach of the KVA Spartans.

A KVA alumna, Breedlove said she was proud of her team of five, including two new players, who finished the season with a 3-8 record.

“I’m excited to see all of them grow and continue to develop as players, especially the two who were brand new,” said Breedlove. “It was really cool to see them go from not knowing anything about the sport to being able to play matches by themselves.”

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Vance County High School

Town Talk 08/18/20: Sharrow Assumes Dual Role of VCHS Assistant Principal, Athletic Director

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Joe Sharrow, athletic director and recently named assistant principal for Vance County High School, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Serving as athletic director at Southern Vance High School, and maintaining the title after the consolidation of Northern and Southern Vance into Vance County High School in 2018, Sharrow said he has spent the past several years earning credentials and gaining experiences that will help him excel in the administrative position.

Sharrow’s new role comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has many school systems in NC, including Vance County Schools, choosing to operate under Plan C – fully remote learning – at least through the first nine weeks of the 2020-21 academic year.

“With all of the changes we are experiencing in our school system right now, I do believe I have a skill set that can be very beneficial from a leadership perspective,” Sharrow stated.

If adding assistant principal duties to his plate was not enough of a challenge for Sharrow, he will also have to contend with an athletic season that is vastly different from the norm.

In addition to making schedule changes to other sports, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors voted last week to move football to the spring. The high school football regular season will now begin early February 2021, end in early April and include just seven games. Some form of a playoff is still expected and is currently under review.

Sharrow explained the NCHSAA has asked school systems to hold off on scheduling until September 4, at which time further guidance on a playoff system is expected.

Expressing concern for the health of student-athletes who have previously traveled longer distances to play in Chapel Hill, Durham, or Pittsboro, Sharrow said he supports a sports schedule that focuses on neighboring Granville, Franklin and Warren counties this year.

“I’m very much in favor of a more regional focus on our athletic schedule,” Sharrow admitted. “We need to get creative; desperate times call for desperate measures. I believe that we can make a schedule work that is regional and, quite frankly, something our community would be more interested in.”

While this year in high school athletics promises to be challenging for all involved, Sharrow said he is looking forward to tackling the obstacles while also acclimating to new responsibilities.

“This was always a career goal of mine – something I wanted to try and something I believe I can do,” said Sharrow. “People in this community have come to know me as an athletics person. I do love sports and high school athletics; it’s a passion of mine. In addition, I do have a passion for education. In fact, I went to college to be a teacher. I’ve been working at the school [SVHS/VCHS] in other capacities for nine years, and I’m really excited to be able to impact our school system in another way.”

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

Southern Vance Releases Football and Volleyball Schedules

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2017 Southern Vance Raiders Varsity Football Schedule

Week Date Opponent Location Time
Pre-Season Sat., Aug. 12, 2017 Pigskin Jamboree Southern Vance H.S. 9:00 A.M.
1 Fri., Aug. 18, 2017 Bartlett Yancey High School Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.
2 Fri., Aug. 25, 2017 Red Springs High School Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.
3 Fri., Sept. 1, 2017 North Lenoir High School North Lenoir H.S. 7:00 P.M.
4 Fri., Sept. 8, 2017 Bunn High School Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.
5 Fri., Sept. 15, 2017 Granville Central High School Granville Central H.S. 7:00 P.M.
6 Fri., Sept. 22, 2017 J.F. Webb High School J.F. Webb H.S. 7:00 P.M.
7 Fri., Sept. 29, 2017 South Granville High School South Granville H.S. 7:00 P.M.
8 Fri., Oct. 6, 2017 Roanoke Rapids High School Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.
9 Fri., Oct. 13, 2017 Louisburg High School  Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.
10 Fri., Oct. 20, 2017 Warren County High School Warren County H.S. 7:00 P.M.
12 Fri., Nov. 3, 2017 Northern Vance High School Southern Vance H.S. 7:00 P.M.

 

2017 Southern Vance Lady Raiders Volleyball Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time
Tuesday, August 15 Bunn Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, August 17 Granville Central Granville Central HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Friday, August 18 KVA Classic Kerr-Vance Academy TBA
Saturday, August 19 KVA Classic Kerr-Vance Academy TBA
Tuesday, August 22 JF Webb JF Webb HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, August 24 South Granville South Granville HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, August 29 Roanoke Rapids Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Wednesday, August 30 Franklinton Franklinton HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, August 31 Louisburg Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, September 5 Warren County Warren County HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, September 7 Oxford Prep Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, September 12 Northern Vance Southern Vance HS 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, September 14 Bunn Bunn HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, September 19 Granville Central Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, September 21 JF Webb Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Friday, September 22 Kerr-Vance Academy Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Monday, September 25 KIPP Pride KIPP Pride HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, September 26 South Granville Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, September 28 Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Rapids HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, October 3 Louisburg Louisburg HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, October 5 Warren County Southern Vance HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Tuesday, October 10 Oxford Prep Oxford Prep HS 5:00 JV / 6:00 Varsity
Thursday, October 12 Northern Vance Northern Vance HS 5:00 Varsity
Monday, October 16 Conference Tournament TBA TBA

2017 Southern Vance Raiders Junior Varsity Football Schedule

Week Date Opponent Location Time
1 Thurs., Aug. 17, 2017 Bartlett Yancey High School Bartlett Yancey H.S. 6:00 P.M.
3 Thurs., Aug. 31, 2017 North Lenoir High School Southern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.
4 Thurs., Sept. 7, 2017 Bunn High School Bunn H.S. 6:00 P.M.
5 Thurs., Sept. 14, 2017 Granville Central High School Southern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.
6 Thurs., Sept. 21, 2017 J.F. Webb High School Southern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.
7 Thurs., Sept. 28, 2017 South Granville High School Southern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.
8 Thurs., Oct. 5, 2017 Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke Rapids H.S. 6:00 P.M.
9 Thurs., Oct. 12, 2017 Louisburg High School Louisburg H.S. 6:00 P.M.
10 Thurs., Oct. 19, 2017 Warren County High School Southern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.
12 Thurs., Nov. 2, 2017 Northern Vance High School Northern Vance H.S. 6:00 P.M.

Lewis Young Resigns as Coach of Southern Vance Football

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Lewis Young, the Head Varsity Football Coach at Southern Vance High School, announced his resignation on Monday, November 7, 2016. He has resigned only as the Head Varsity Football Coach and will continue teaching at Southern Vance High School.

Coach Young has served the Raider Football program for over 20 years in various roles, most recently as Head Varsity Football Coach from 2012-2016. He finished with a 14-43 record and made two appearances in the NCHSAA playoffs (2012, 2013) including a 12-6 upset victory over #2-seeded South Columbus in 2013. Prior to being Head Coach, Coach Young served as the Defensive Coordinator under Mark Perry and David Jennings and led the defense for the 2006 Southern Vance team that lost 27-24 to Shelby in the NCHSAA 2AA State Championship game.

Coach Young is a well-respected and important member of the Southern Vance family who has positively impacted the lives of a countless number of our student-athletes . We will miss his dedication and loyalty to Southern Vance football and thank him for his service to our school and community.

Southern Vance is currently accumulating candidates and working tirelessly to fill the Head Varsity Football Coach vacancy. Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Athletic Director Joe Sharrow (jsharrow@vcs.k12.nc.us) and Principal Stephanie Ayscue (sayscue@vcs.k12.nc.us).