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.
Our Sponsors
Latest Posts
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...
Tigers Take Two
Morganton- Last Saturday at Freedom High School, the Valdese Tigers took home not just one but two Burke County Youth Football League...






