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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23-24 Draughn Girls Basketball
Last Year's Record: 17-13, 7-5 W Highlands Current Record: 1-3 Returners: Jenna Abernathy, Ambria Blalock, Emilee Cook, Rylee Woody, Zoe...
2023 Final Football Stats
OFFENSE Draughn stats are regular season only Rushing Nigel Dula (D) 216-1664, 35 TD (166.4) Jacob Dellinger (EB) 164-1359, 15 TD (151.0)...
TireMaxx Scoreboard (11/28-12/2/23)
BASKETBALL Freedom @ Draughn JV Girls: 24-23 Draughn (Corpening: 12) JV Boys: 69-24 Freedom (Johnson: 10) V Girls: 70-41 Freedom...
TireMaxx Scoreboard (11/15-22/23)
FOOTBALL Burke County Youth Football Championships (@ Freedom) Pee Wee: Valdese 28, Drexel 14 Mighty Mite: Valdese 38, Salem 22 Midget:...
Lady Cavs survive behind Moore, Lawing, & McDowell
Icard- It was the 115th girls basketball meeting between storied rivals East Burke and Freedom. The Lady Cavaliers add a mark in the...
Lady ‘Cats earn first win
Morganton- It was a struggling start for the Draughn girls basketball team, but a 16-1 second-quarter run pushed the Lady Wildcats to...






