24-25 Year in Review

Published | Jun 2, 2025

Conference Champions

Draughn Volleyball (W Highlands 2024)

Draughn Swimming (W Highlands; Boys 3x)

Draughn Baseball (W Highlands 4x)

East Burke Girls Tennis (Braelyn Stilwell CVAC singles back 2 back)

East Burke Cross Country (Cadence Willis CVAC girls 5K back 2 back)

East Burke Girls Basketball (CVAC Regular Season/Tournament back 2 back)

East Burke Swimming (CVAC; Boys 3x)

East Burke Boys Tennis (CVAC tournament; Luke Borders back 2 back individual singles)

East Burke Middle Girls Basketball (FAC Regular Season/Tournament)

Playoffs/State Qualifiers

Girls Tennis: Braelyn Stilwell (2A State Qualifier)

Cross Country: Cadence Willis/Elijah Baker (2A State Qualifiers)

Wrestling: Connor Brinkley (1A State Qualifier, 3rd place 215), Zach Ward (2A State Qualifier)

Swimming: William Abernathy, Tate Jensen, Abdiel Gonzalez, Griffin Stephens, Saylor Watson, Macy Auton, Lilah Johnson, Ava Aldridge, Addy Lowman (1A State Qualifiers)

Girls Basketball: East Burke (2A Regional runner-up)

Boys Tennis: Luke Borders (2A State Qualifier)

Boys Golf: Nick Newton (2A State Qualifier)

Baseball: Draughn (1A Third Round)

Softball: Draughn (1A Third Round)

Track & Field: Jerome Ramseur (1A State Qualifier), Kolby Byrd (2A State Qualifier, Shot Put state champion), Kendall McFalls (2A State Qualifier, 400 Dash 5th), Geraldine Ramos, Jordan Auldredge, Dautry Ragle, Kendale Cook, Ossie Burkeen, Cadence Willis, Emmonie Haith, Michelle Cook, Sarah Cook, Kyndal Morrison (2A State Qualifiers)

VSN Awards

Athletes of Year

Adam Manns Award (Draughn): Tate Jensen, Ally Auton

Black & Gold Award (Draughn): Marshall Brinkley, Sterling Radabaugh, Jacob Mull, Griffin Stephens, Jerome Ramseur, Bryson Powell

Tyler Shatley Award (East Burke): Cannon Morrison, Addy Fortenberry

Adam Benson Cavalier Pride Award (East Burke): Andrew Hudson, Jaydon Fair, Jordan Fox, swimming seniors, Zach Ward, Joshua Hess, Braelyn Stilwell, Macy McNeil, Journi McDowell, Addison Sisk, Arieanna Williamson, Dautry Ragle, Jay Dixon, baseball seniors, track & field seniors, Kyndal Morrison, Raegan Carter, Nick Newton

Teams of Year

East Burke Track & Field (26 Athlete of Week selections) (head coaches Joshua Martin & Heather Ramsey)

Elijah Baker, Kolby Byrd, Emmonie Haith, Cadence Willis, Jesiah Rees, Dautry Ragle, Kendale Cook, Nathan Rees, Joshua Hicks, Ossie Burkeen, Landon Minor, Kendall McFalls, Lacie Forino, Jordan Auldredge, Geraldine Ramos, Zoie Carswell, Grant Mauldin, Luke Demiter, Shelby Brittain, Joshua Hess, Billy Spurlock, Harrison Shook, Alyssa Cowart, Camara Heaton, Michelle Cook, Sarah Cook

Draughn Swimming (13 Athlete of Week selections) (head coach Stephanie Mull)

Tate Jensen, William Abernathy, Griffin Stephens, Abdiel Gonzalez, Lilah Johnson, Ally Auton, Saylor Watson, Macy Auton, Isabella McDaniel, Hayden Moss, Madalyn Grady, Kendall Branch, Caden Barker

Draughn Volleyball (8 Athlete of Week selections) (head coach Triniti Lambert)

Bailey Mozeley, Lyrical Edwards, Kylie Corpening, Bella Whitson, Shelby Proffitt, Macy Auton, Ally Auton, Ella Anthony

East Burke Baseball (8 Athlete of Week selections) (head coach Allen Wittenberg)

Mason Mosteller, Maddox Mosteller, Cannon Morrison, Colt Butcher, Gabe Wittenberg, Jonas Weidner, Rhett Houston, Barger Shook

Draughn Softball (8 Athlete of Week selections) (head coach Chris Powell)

Cydnee Deal, Lindsey Hensley, Maria Medrano, Bailey Winkler, Avie Helton, Ava Aldridge, Braylen Clontz, Maddy Hudson

East Burke Girls Basketball (7 Athlete of Week selections) (head coach Crystal Bartlett)

Braelyn Stilwell, Kara Brinkley, Macy McNeil, Arieanna Williamson, Addison Sisk, Journi McDowell, Addie Brittain

Athletes of Month (by team)

East Burke Track & Field: Kolby Byrd/Lacie Forino/Kendall McFalls (March 2025), Joshua Hess/Shelby Brittain (April 2025)

Draughn Wrestling: Isaac Kirk/Connor Brinkley/Mackinzie Basinger (January 2025)

East Burke Girls Basketball: Macy McNeil (November 2024), Braelyn Stilwell (December 2024), Kara Brinkley (January 2025)

Draughn Swimming: William Abernathy/Saylor Watson (December 2024), Lilah Johnson (January 2025)

East Burke Wrestling: Joshua Hess (November 2024), Tucker Chapman (December 2024), Zach Ward (February 2025)

Draughn Girls Basketball: Mati Kincaid/Taylor Holder (November 2024)

Draughn Baseball: Tate Jensen/Griffin Stephens (March 2025)

Draughn Track & Field: Adelei Morrow (March 2025), Noah Thomas (April 2025)

East Burke Baseball: Colt Butcher (February 2025), Rhett Houston (April 2025)

Draughn Softball: Bailey Winkler (March 2025), Maddy Hudson (April 2025)

East Burke Football: Jordan Fox (August 2024)

Draughn Volleyball: Bailey Mozeley (August 2024)

Draughn Football: Marshall Brinkley (September 2024)

East Burke Volleyball: Addy Fortenberry (September 2024)

East Burke Cross Country: Elijah Baker (October 2024)

East Burke Girls Golf: Sophia Vaughn (October 2024)

East Burke Boys Soccer: Tucker Chapman (November 2024)

Draughn Boys Basketball: Connor Houston (November 2024)

East Burke Boys Tennis: Luke Borders (March 2025)

East Burke Girls Soccer: Piper Chapman (April 2025)

East Burke Softball: Ally Boyette (April 2025)

Football

Offensive Players of Year: Sterling Radabaugh/Marshall Brinkley (Draughn)

Defensive Player of Year: Jordan Fox (East Burke)

Basketball

Scoring Champions: Kayden Lytle (Draughn boys), Braelyn Stilwell (East Burke girls)

Rookie of Year: Cayden Lewis (Draughn boys)

Matthew 20:16 Award: Lindsey Hensley (Draughn girls), Noah Chrisco (Draughn boys), Kendall McFalls (East Burke girls), Carter Bennett (East Burke boys)

Jack Charlet 6th Man of Year: Henry Cooper (Draughn boys)

Volleyball MVPs: Bailey Mozeley (Draughn), Addy Fortenberry (East Burke)
Cross Country MVP: Cadence Willis (East Burke)
Wrestler of Year: Connor Brinkley (Draughn)
Baseball MVPs: Tate Jensen, Griffin Stephens (Draughn)
Softball MVPs: Avie Helton, Lindsey Hensley (Draughn)
Amber Queen Girls Soccer MVP: Macy McNeil (East Burke)
Golf MVP: Nick Newton (East Burke)
Tennis MVP: Braelyn Stilwell, Luke Borders (East Burke)
Jim Childers Coach of Year: Allen Wittenberg (East Burke football/baseball), Joshua Martin/Heather Ramsey (East Burke track & field)