ANDREWS — In the postgame celebration, Draughn quarterback Eli Tillery got congratulations that his team already has made history — but there’s still more work to be done.
The East Burke wrestling team earned a sweep of the competition at Tuesday’s quad-match hosted by Freedom in Morganton.
VALDESE — The next step in the Draughn football team’s unprecedented run through the NCHSAA 1A state playoffs will land it in far-flung Andrews this Friday night.
There was no celebration after the Freedom boys basketball team won its season-opener.
VALDESE — Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings, reflect on good things that have happened and look forward to positive experiences yet to come.
NEWTON — The Draughn wrestling team was swept at Monday’s quad-match hosted by Newton-Conover, losing to the host Red Devils 84-0, to Shelby 54-24 and to West Wilkes 75-6.
NEWTON — The East Burke wrestling team dropped both of its season-opening matches at a tri-match hosted by Foard on Friday.
SAWMILLS — The East Burke girls basketball team sprinted from the season’s starting gate against homestanding South Caldwell, in part thanks to Braelyn Stilwell giving added meaning to the point guard role.
THOMASVILLE — In football, one play can change everything. But sometimes, everything changes twice in one play.
High school basketball season has arrived in Burke County with the eight local teams sporting high hopes, question marks or a little of both.
The NCSSM-Morganton swim teams captured first place in boys and girls action at a season-opening meet hosted by Patton at Morganton’s Mountain View Aquatic Center on Wednesday.
VALDESE — A season of firsts for the Draughn football team will continue with a Friday night full of a few more.
The Patton wrestling team won one of three matchups at its season-opening quad-match at home in Morganton on Tuesday with Wilkes Central, South Caldwell and North Lincoln.
HUNTERSVILLE — East Burke’s Meah Walsh and Freedom’s Katie Deacon opened the winter indoor track season with wins Monday at the Turkey Classic, hosted by the Community School of Davidson at the Huntersville Sports Complex.
VALDESE — Maddison Powell knows where she’ll begin her collegiate softball career after signing with Caldwell Tech last Wednesday.
Basketball action involving a scoreboard normally indicates a winner and loser.
VALDESE — The best season in Draughn football history shows no signs of slowing down.
VALDESE — Draughn softball outfielder Katie Cozort will be joining the Lenoir-Rhyne University program next year after signing on Wednesday.
VALDESE — For the Draughn football team, Friday marks Round 2 both in the NCHSAA 1A state playoffs and versus Western Highlands 1A/2A Conference foe Mitchell this season.
VALDESE — Draughn baseball outfielder/shortstop/pitcher Trey Jensen determined his collegiate diamond destination on Wednesday.
The Freedom girls basketball team’s Super Saturday preseason scrimmage event will return for its 18th year this weekend in its three-site format with 20 teams, including Burke County rivals Draughn and East Burke.
BLACK MOUNTAIN — The Patton soccer team’s Xavier Bernabe buried two shots from the penalty area in the second half to force overtime, but Owen scored twice in the opening 10 minutes of the extra session to beat the Panthers 4-2 in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs late Monday.
Affiliate
6 gift ideas for the outdoorsy person in your life
Content by Jennette’s Pier, North Carolina Aquariums. If you’ve never been or if you want to return for a jaunt, here are the top five reasons why you should check out Jennette’s Pier.
Here are 10 great gift ideas that are sure to please everyone on your list.
Content by Mark Causby Realty. Mark Causby, a native North Carolinian, has an edge over competitors in serving home buyers and sellers in the Morganton area.
KERNERSVILLE — East Burke’s Meah Walsh led Burke County runners at the NCHSAA cross country state championships Saturday as she finished seventh in the 2A girls race.
VALDESE — A look at some key numbers from the No. 6 West seed Draughn football team’s 66-13 first-round NCHSAA 1A state playoff win over No. 27 West seed Union Academy at home on Friday:
VALDESE — A second straight first-round NCHSAA 1A state playoff victory has the Draughn football team back in a familiar position and on the cusp of going where no Wildcats squad has gone before, something coach Chris Powell is keeping in mind.
THOMASVILLE — The Freedom football team was eliminated in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs.
TRINITY — The Patton soccer team collected its second 2-0 win in as many opportunities to start the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
The Draughn and Freedom football teams face opponents with vastly different track-records as both squads open the NCHSAA state playoffs on Friday night.
The Patton boys soccer team struck early and padded its lead later on to advance to the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs.
CHAPEL HILL — The Draughn and Freedom football teams are back in the state playoffs after the NCHSAA released postseason brackets late Saturday.