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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3/9-13/26 Scoreboard
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Foothills Super 10 (2026 Basketball)
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BASEBALL South Caldwell 8, Draughn 0 Burns 7, Draughn 0 Freedom 2, Draughn 0 Freedom 4, East Burke 1 Hickory 5, East Burke 1 HMS 19,...
2/24-28/26 Scoreboard
BASKETBALL STATE PLAYOFFS 3A Girls: Draughn 72, Madison 37 (9-2 vs Madison) Taylor Holder 23, Jacey Davis 21, Berry 9, Kincaid 9, Hensley...





