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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By The Numbers: Draughn 49, Patton 6
250: passing yards by Eli Tillery 183: total offensive yards by Nigel Dula 70: longest drive by yards for Draughn, opening drive with nine...
By The Numbers: East Burke 29, Freedom 13 (Fat Friday XLIX)
378: total rushing yards by East Burke 18: total first downs for East Burke 12: game-winning streak for Freedom in the Fat Friday rivalry...
HS FOOTBALL: 2023 Week Two
Patton @ Draughn 14th meeting, Patton leads 7-6 Panthers (0-1): Burke Wilson, Desmond Sexton, Sam Huffman, Kelton Fox Wildcats (0-1): Eli...
Wildcat comeback rally falls short
Gastonia- The Draughn football team fell 30 points behind in last Friday's season opener at Hunter Huss. With two second-half touchdown...
Baker’s Dozen Podcast: College Football Rankings
College Football Playoff Seeds #1 Oregon (9-0, 6-0) (Projected Big 10 champion) (next game: Maryland, 11-9) #2 Georgia (7-1, 5-1)...
2023 Football Senior Profile: Davis Wall, East Burke
How long did you play football? 8 or 9 years, I've played football since I was back in elementary school What's been your favorite memory...



