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Front row (L to R): Jalen Terry, Jermon Hargrove, Montel Clark, Zsakual Arrington, Larry Champion, Sonny Jackson and Jaleel Seward; back row: asst. coach Victor Thorpe, asst. coach Quinton Daniel, John Nelson, Tyrone Neal, Tyrell Williams, Armani Williams, Nigel Woods, Le Darius Richardson, Henry Raynor and head coach Wilton Baskett.
Inside play a key to success for Northern
The key to success for Northern Vance this year may lie in the frontcourt. Northern, as usual, is big, but how big those post players actually play will go a long way in determining wins and loss...
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Front row (L to R): Anne Marie Rivera, Kenneth Durham, Jonas Simmons, Travis Heath, Jamal Kearney, Joshua Pendergrass and Vondavious Street; back row: Sharkied Chavis, Preston Ellis, Mykel Williams, Patrick Richardson, Gray Parrish, Justin Care, William Edwards and head coach Robert McCarthy.
McCarthy confident entering Viking wrestling season
Second-year Northern Vance wrestling coach Robert McCarthy is still acclimating to wrestling in the Tri-County area. McCarthy, a Michigan native and former University of North Carolina wrestler, s...
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Front row (L to R): Aneicia Wilkerson, Tanaua White, Amanda Moseley, Jasmine Evans, Latricha Parks, Jasmine Wilkins and Randayshia Perry; back row: asst. coach Casey Myers, Kaydi Roberson, Kechae Parker, head coach Randolph Crews, Kenya Perry, Jazmine Haywood, Randi Roberson and asst. coach Christa Mosley. Not pictured is Kendall Wilson.
Crews, Lady Vikes aim to continue improvement
The Northern Vance girls’ basketball team saw major improvement from the 2009-2010 season to the 2010-211 season. New coach Randolph Crews is aiming for the improvement to continue in 2011-2012. C...
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Front row (L to R): Sarah Mason, Logan Brinker, Annie Twisdale, Abby Ellington and Mallory Falkner; second row: Gray Hobgood, Colton Floyd, Ray Cheever, Madison Bobbitt, Andy Tillotson and Nick Sharpe; back row: head coach Natasha Rubin, Sarah Jackson, D.J. Casto, Blake Strickland, Ethan Parham and Sam Long.
Down on luck, NV swimming still optimistic
The Northern Vance swimming team is experienced, but small in numbers. The Vikings graduated 12 from a successful team a season ago and couple of more decided to leave the program. On top of that...
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Front row (L to R): Jahun Ricks, Devonte Henderson, E.J. Miles, Chris Henderson, Miles Clifton and J Quan Yancey; back row: Shaq LeMay, Cameron Evans, Jeremy Bullock, Malik Robinson, Josh Young, Reggie Hunter and Miller Allen. Not pictured are Jamarcus Perry, Tyquan Peace, Jaquez Bullock, head coach Mike Rotolo, asst. coach Ken Bulluck and asst. coach Bill Hillier.
S. Vance boys loaded with athletes
There’s a couple of things you can almost always count on at Southern Vance: 1. The football team will have a stable of running backs. 2. The Runnin’ Raider basketball team will have an arsenal of ...
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Front row (L to R): Shauquaney Bullock, Cordecia Southerland, Breona Jones and Kadedra Hayes; back row: Courtney Moss, Mikayla Sellers, Carslin Talley, Umeko Hunter, Kiyanna Kearney, Rashyda Burwell and Moesha Sneed.
Lady Raiders shooting for playoffs
Confidence is the operative word for the Southern Vance girls’ basketball team this season. First on the agenda: Have sophomore point guard and returning leading scorer Breona Jones playing with c...
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Front row (L to R): Jonathan Carlock, Moses Richardson, Jonathan Maddox and Dequante Terry; second row: Joshua Boyd, Ricky Howard, Kavoris Perry, Kyle Lawrence and Dytarian Williams; back row: Kyle Roberson, Telvin Wilkerson and Ben Vandall. Not pictured are Quentin Spruill, Xavier Gregory, Roy Jones, head coach Charlie Carroll and asst. coach Bernard Young.
Richardson will be 'tough to beat' for SV grapplers
Southern Vance wrestling doesn’t have the most experience, but the Raiders do have at least one standout: Moses Richardson. Richardson, a junior, was a state qualifier last year at 120 lbs. “He...
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Front row (L to R): Jessica Fairley, Brianna Ellington, Brian Macedo, Kimbre Archer and Kenia Puga; second row: Will Pernell, Matthew Woodlief, Kinzey Patterson, Nikki Henderson, Harley Owen, Kelly Shearin, Kyle Furlow and Jonathan Sanders; back row: Shaniqua Rice, Kelsey Davis, Taylor Stanton, Sarah Beth Stanton, Travis Adcock, Tyler Greene and Tyriek Branch.
10 new swimmers for Southern
Southern Vance won’t have much experience in the pool, but they do have room to grow. The Raiders have 10 new swimmers, mostly freshmen. With little to not competitive swimming experience, coac...
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Front row (L to R): Tavarius Chavis, Stefan Cates, KJ Rogers, Mack Lyon and Jordan Yancey; back row: Trevion Wilkerson, Becker Seifert, Matthew Roach, Tyrek Beverly, Bryan Smith and Benjamin Sanya.
Webb looking from the bottom up?
Like last season, J.F. Webb coach Leo Brunelli says his team is starting at the bottom, looking up. But if this season plays out like last, Brunelli will be in good shape. His 2010-2011 Warriors c...
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Front row (L to R): Starr Jones, Hattie Chavis, LaQuasha Terry, Janae Carroll and Delacee Cooper; back row: asst. coach Otis Lyons, Desiree Patton, Amber Bowden, Alexis Williamson, Charlet Stainback, Hayley Marshburn and head coach Kenneth Rogers.
Warriors must replace Hurricane Hobgood
J.F. Webb coach Kenneth Rogers plans on wearing his opponents down with an up-tempo style of play — quite a change of pace from last year’s winning formula. Then, the Warriors had the option of po...
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