Meet Our Writer
Jason Baker was born here in Burke County and has lived here since. Growing up in the Drexel community and being a part of the sports scene since childhood, Jason brings a lot of experience and knowledge in the field of sports. Jason started out playing football as a young child with an ambition that would follow him all the way to High School. He was a member of the East Burke High School football team for the entirety of his educational years and has been a presence at the games there after. Jason has been a trusted writer for the Morganton News Herald and continues to write for his local supporters.
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24-25 W Highlands All Conference
GIRLS GOLF DHS: Laney Hodge, Ellie Cline Player of Year: Ivy Young (Mitchell) GIRLS TENNIS DHS: Aubrey Childers, Maria Medrano, Sasha...
Foothills Elite 8 (2025 girls soccer)
#1 Hickory Red Tornadoes (22-4-2) 3A Fourth Round #2 Hibriten Panthers (17-5-2) 3A Third Round #3 East Lincoln Mustangs (21-2-4) 3A Third...
24-25 CVAC All Conference
CROSS COUNTRY EBHS: Cadence Willis, Elijah Baker, Ethan Bishop, Marc Denton, Randy Bradshaw Girls Runner of Year: Cadence Willis, East...
5/12-17/25 Scoreboard
BASEBALL STATE PLAYOFFS Christ The King 9, Draughn 5 DHS: 15-9, 11-1 SOFTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS Union Academy 8, Draughn 0 DHS: 15-10, 7-5...
5/5-9/25 Scoreboard
BASEBALL Draughn 11, Gray Stone Day 1 (NCHSAA 1A Playoffs) Tate Jensen 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 9 Ks (400 career strikeouts)/RBI, walk Griffin...
4/28-5/2/25 Scoreboard
BASEBALL Mountain Heritage 5, Draughn 4 R-S Central 10, Draughn 0 Draughn 9, Mountain Heritage 2 Maiden 7, East Burke 0 (CVAC Tournament)...





