A new aspect for the Valdese Sports Network by entering a new era
With East Burke at year 50 and Draughn at year 15, this is an opportunity for Cavalier and Wildcat varsity athletes to set their own mark in the years ahead
This can also be used to assist in determining athletes of the week and other honors
WIN STREAKS
East Burke Girls Basketball (Overall) 31 (11/17/23-3/16/24)
Draughn Softball (Home) 25 (4/11/22-5/1/24)
Draughn Baseball (Home) 13 (3/31/23-3/20/24)
Draughn Baseball (Regular Season) 13 (4/18/23-3/20/24)
WRESTLING
Season Pinfalls (by weight class, est. 10)
190: Hampton Blackwell (D) 19; 23-24
215: Connor Brinkley (D) 12; 23-24
285: Joshua Hess (EB) 17; 23-24
State Placers
Hampton Blackwell (D) 1A 190 3rd (2024)
BOYS BASKETBALL
Scoring Averages (season)
22.9: D’Andre Moore (D) 23-24
16.7: Sylas Coleman (EB) 23-24
11.4: Eli Tillery (D) 23-24
11.4: Barger Shook (EB) 23-24
10.3: Blake McElyea (D) 23-24
Leading Game Scorers
32: Barger Shook (EB) vs West Caldwell; 1-23-24
29: Eli Tillery (D) vs NCSSM; 2-9-24
25: D’Andre Moore (D) vs Madison; 1-11-24
25: Sylas Coleman (EB) vs Lincolnton; 1-16-24/vs Bunker Hill; 2-9-24
21: Ethan Miller (D) vs NCSSM; 1-16-24
Most Points in a Quarter
17: D’Andre Moore (D) vs Madison; 1-11-24 (4th Quarter)
15: Sylas Coleman (EB) vs West Lincoln; 2-13-24 (3rd Quarter)
3-Pointers in a Game
6: Sylas Coleman (EB) 2-13-24 vs West Lincoln
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Scoring Averages (season)
22.9: Braelyn Stilwell (EB) 23-24
15.1: Kara Brinkley (EB) 23-24
13.6: Zoe Rector (D) 23-24
Leading Game Scorers
32: Zoe Rector (D) vs Owen; 1-23-24
30: Braelyn Stilwell (EB) vs West Lincoln; 1-19-24
30: Kara Brinkley (EB) vs Salisbury; 3-5-24
21: Jenna Abernathy (D) vs Madison; 2-2-24
20: Kamiah Lawing (EB) vs SW Randolph; 3-1-24
Most Points in a Quarter
12: Braelyn Stilwell (EB) vs Bandys; 1-5-24 (1st Quarter)/vs Newton-Conover; 1-10-24 (2nd Quarter)
12: Zoe Rector (D) vs Owen; 1-23-24 (1st Quarter)
11: Taylor Holder (D) vs Mitchell; 1-5-24 (2nd Quarter)
3-Pointers in a Game
10: Braelyn Stilwell (EB) vs Maiden; 1-26-24
Double-Double
Kara Brinkley (EB) 28 points, 19 rebounds vs North Pitt; 3-16-24 (NCHSAA 2A State Championship)
SWIMMING
Event Wins (est. 5)
Tate Jensen (D boys) 12; 2024
William Abernathy (D boys) 11; 2024
Griffin Stephens (D boys) 10; 2024
Brandon Sexton (D boys) 8; 2024
Jacob Gersch (EB boys) 7; 2024
Taylor Lennex (EB boys) 7; 2024
Haiden Dale (EB boys) 6; 2024
Jacob Mull (D boys) 5; 2024
Noah Ramsey (EB boys) 5; 2024
Tristen Carswell (EB boys) 5; 2024
First Place Marks
Girls 200 Medley Relay: East Burke (2:54.70) (Freyja Lemaire, Ella Beth Oxentine, Gracie Stamey, Grace Hammack) 1-25-24
Boys 200 Medley Relay: Draughn (1:57.42) (William Abernathy, Tate Jensen, Abdiel Tomas, Griffin Stephens) 1-22-24
Boys 200 Freestyle: William Abernathy (D) (2:08.01) 1-22-24
Girls 200 IM: Lilah Johnson (D) (2:49.99) 1-17-24
Boys 200 IM: Jacob Gersch (EB) (2:28.36) 1-25-24
Girls 50 Freestyle: Macy Auton (D) (28.88) 1-22-24
Boys 50 Freestyle: Tate Jensen (D) (24.70) 1-10-24
Girls 100 Butterfly: Amanda McLean (EB) (1:53.21) 1-25-24
Boys 100 Butterfly: Taylor Lennex (EB) (1:07.68) 1-25-24
Boys 100 Freestyle: Jacob Gersch (EB) (59.98) 1-17-24
Boys 500 Freestyle: Taylor Lennex (EB) (6:30.57) 1-25-24
Girls 200 Freestyle Relay: Draughn (2:10.88) (Ava Aldridge, Addy Lowman, Lilah Johnson, Ally Auton) 1-10-24
Boys 200 Freestyle Relay: Draughn (1:44.52) (Jacob Mull, Griffin Stephens, William Abernathy, Tate Jensen) 1-22-24
Boys 100 Backstroke: William Abernathy (D) (1:07.75) 1-12-24
Boys 100 Breaststroke: Tate Jensen (D) (1:10.05) 1-22-24
Boys 400 Freestyle Relay: Draughn (4:06.83) (Jacob Mull, Brandon Sexton, Griffin Stephens, Tate Jensen) 1-22-24
BASEBALL
HRs
Tate Jensen (D) 8 (2024)
Strikeouts
Griffin Stephens (D) 16 vs Freedom (2024)
Blake McElyea (D) 14 vs Mitchell/Rosman (2024)
Tate Jensen (D) 13 vs Madison/Swain County (2024)
Colt Butcher (EB) 10 vs Lincolnton (2024)
Baker’s Dozen Rankings Leaders (est. 100 points)
Tate Jensen (D) 285 (2024)
Blake McElyea (D) 156 (2024)
Mason Mosteller (EB) 154 (2024)
Griffin Stephens (D) 101 (2024)
SOFTBALL
Cydnee Deal (3/3 vs Freedom)
Home Runs
Amanda McLean (EB) 9 (2024)
Maddie Crouch (D) 9 (2024)
Baker’s Dozen Rankings Leaders (est. 100 points)
Katie Hamm (D) 201 (2024)
Maddie Crouch (D) 192 (2024)
Ava Aldridge (D) 114 (2024)
Laney Winebarger (D) 105 (2024)
Addy Fortenberry (D) 104 (2024)
Lindsey Hensley (D) 102 (2024)
GIRLS SOCCER
Goal Scorers (season)
Ashley Hernandez (EB) 24 (hat trick vs Bunker Hill/Lincolnton/West Lincoln/West Caldwell) (2024)
Madyson Grainger (D) 11 (hat trick vs Mitchell) (2024)
Ambria Blalock (D) 10 (2024)
Yadira Castrejon (D) 9 (2024)
TRACK & FIELD
First Place Marks
Girls 100 Dash: Ambria Blalock (D) 12.65 (5-1-24)
Boys 110 Hurdles: KJ Byrd (EB) 14.31 (5-10-24)
Girls 200 Dash: Ambria Blalock (D) 27.44 (3-14-24)
Boys 200 Dash: KJ Byrd (EB) 22.45 (4-13-24)
Girls 300 Hurdles: McKenzie Branch (EB) 1:00.12 (4-18-24)
Boys 300 Hurdles: Nathan Rees (EB) 44.72 (4-25-24)
Girls 800 Run: Cadence Willis (EB) 2:39.44 (5-2-24)
Girls 1600 Run: Cadence Willis (EB) 5:45.89 (3-21-24)
Boys 1600 Run: Elijah Baker (EB) 5:26.19 (4-18-24)
Girls 3200 Run: Cadence Willis (EB) 12:55.27 (5-2-24)
Boys 3200 Run: Marc Denton (EB) 11:39.53 (4-25-24)
Girls 4×100 Relay: Draughn (53.74) (Addison Aldridge, Taylor Holder, Macy Auton, Ambria Blalock) (3-14-24)
Boys 4×100 Relay: East Burke (44.89) (Jacob Dellinger, Jesiah Rees, Mason Robison, KJ Byrd) (4-25-24)
Girls 4×200 Relay: East Burke (1:54.69) (Airah Burkhalter, Sarah Cook, Michelle Cook, Emmonie Haith) (5-2-24)
Boys 4×200 Relay: East Burke (1:35.29) (KJ Byrd, Kendale Cook, Mason Robison, Jacob Dellinger) (4-25-24)
Girls 4×400 Relay: East Burke (4:43.88) (Jordan Aulredge, Sarah Cook, Cadence Willis, Emmonie Haith) (3-21-24)
Boys 4×800 Relay: East Burke (9:18.52) (Ethan Bishop, Cavin Bishop, Grant Mauldin) (4-25-24)
Girls High Jump: Airah Burkhalter (EB) 4-8 (4-25-24)
Boys High Jump: KJ Byrd/Avery Fraley (EB) 6-9 (5-2-24)
Boys Long Jump: KJ Byrd (EB) 23-03.25 (5-17-24)
Girls Triple Jump: Audrey Pace (D) 30-08 (3-14-24)
Boys Triple Jump: Avery Fraley (EB) 46-01.50 (5-17-24)
Girls Pole Vault: Anna Cape (D) 7-6 (3-14-24)
Boys Pole Vault: KJ Byrd (EB) 17-00 (4-18-24)
Girls Shot Put: Lyrical Edwards (D) 27-07.05 (3-20-24)
Boys Shot Put: Kolby Byrd (EB) 53-08 (3-7-24)
Boys Discus: KJ Byrd (EB) 143-05 (3-7-24)
BOYS TENNIS
Luke Borders (EB) 22-2 record, CVAC singles champion, 2A state qualifier (2024)