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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Wildcats stunned in playoff opener
By Jacob Zimmerman Valdese- High hopes of another deep postseason run for the Draughn football team came to a halt Friday night when they...
Heritage storms back to hand Liberty first loss
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Foothills Power 5 (2023 Volleyball)
#1 North Iredell Raiders (29-2) 3A Regional runner-up #2 Ashe County Huskies (21-4) 3A Fourth Round #3 Watauga Pioneers (20-4) 4A Third...
TireMaxx Scoreboard (10/23-28/23)
FOOTBALL Mountain Heritage 52, Draughn 15 Nigel Dula 2 TD runs, two-pt conv run East Burke 50, West Caldwell 7 Zayne Newman 263 rushing...
Foothills Power 5 (2023 Football #6)
1A/2A #1 Bunker Hill Bears (10-0, 7-0) Catawba Valley 2A champions Newton-Conover 48-21 W, Bandys 56-28 W #2 Shelby Golden Lions (7-3,...
JV Cavs end season with win
Icard- After a bit of a mishap with the opening kickoff, which didn't quite go the required ten yards, the East Burke JV football team...








