Cavs split with Titans

Marion- The East Burke basketball teams faced McDowell on the road Wednesday and split with the Titans in a 45-35 win for the Lady Cavs and the Cavalier boys falling short in a comeback rally 69-68.

Maya Chrisco hit two 3 pointers in the fourth quarter to share team-high scoring honors with Graleigh Hildebran (10 pts) as Chrisco (4/4), Ashlyn Stilwell (4/6), Gracie Ruff (3/4), Riley Haas (1/2), and Hildebran (1/2) all combined on 13 free-throws to hang on for the win.

The East Burke boys led by three (35-32) at the halftime break but trailed by four (50-46) at the end of the third quarter.

Trey Ward scored all eight of his points in the last quarter of play as Micah Chrisco made two of three free-throws after being fouled on a three-point shot attempt to cut the Titans lead to one.

Cam Propst scored a team-high 14 points with Christian Smith also scoring in double figures (10).

The Cavaliers host their home opener next Tuesday with West Lincoln.

-HAPPY THANKSGIVING-
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."
-Psalm 100:4-5 (NIV)

GIRLS

East Burke 45, McDowell 35

EB       10       9          5          21

M        8          10       9          8

Graleigh Hildebran 10, Maya Chrisco 10, Stilwell 8, Haas 7, Ruff 6, Lockee 4

BOYS

McDowell 69, East Burke 68

EB       21       14       11       22

M        18       14       18       19

Cam Propst 14, Christian Smith 10, Coble 9, Lor 9, Ward 8, Shuford 8, Chrisco 5, Kansleiter 5

Buffamoyer resigns as East Burke football coach

Icard- After three seasons, the East Burke football team will have a new head coach after Mark Buffamoyer stepped down from the position as announced by EBHS principal Katie Moore in a press release from Burke County Public Schools.

"I would like to thank Coach Buffamoyer for his hard work and dedication to high school students and athletes over the past decades and specifically his commitment to East Burke High School and our football program," said Moore.

Buffamoyer, who served as an assistant coach on the Cavaliers staff before taking the head coach position, finished with a 5-28 mark including an overtime home win over West Lincoln in 2017.

"It was with a heavy heart that I informed Mrs. Moore of my decision to step down as the Cavaliers head coach," said Buffamoyer.

"After much self-reflection on where our football program is going, I feel it is time for me to step aside. I believe the program needs new energy with someone who has an energy about them that will reach out to young people and bring them into the program."

East Burke athletic director Jim Childers noted Buffamoyer will still currently coach the softball team as he started his first season with the Lady Cavs last season and also is willing to accept an assistant coaching role.

"There is a lot of football knowledge that will leave with (Coach Buff)," said Childers, who coached with Buffamoyer at EBHS since 2008. "I appreciate his hard work and dedication over the years with our students and athletes and his work to uphold the legacy of our football program."

The next head coach at East Burke will be the tenth in the 47th season of football at Danny Williams Field.

NWFAC Fall 2019 All-Conference

GIRLS GOLF
Draughn: Elle Tanner, Lindsay Hodge
Golfer of Year: Allie Witherspoon (Patton)
Coach of Year: Chris Treadway (Draughn)

CROSS COUNTRY
Draughn: Tommy Blackwell, Reed Farrar, Andrew Albright, Ben Teffeteller, Regen Bridges
East Burke: Logan Shuford, Luke Elliott, Ayden Lingerfelt, Shane Feamster, Clay Seagle, Meah Walsh, McKenzie Harris, Gracie Ruff, Janie Ennis, Piper Strong
Runners of Year: Karina Coulter, Ben Trimm (Foard)
Coaches of Year: AJ Schwankert, Heather Ramsey (East Burke)

GIRLS TENNIS
Draughn: Hailey Kincaid, Abby Parker, Haley Lowman
East Burke: Erin Carico, Paige Houston
Player of Year: Alexis Wolgemuth (Foard)
Coach of Year: Shawn Miller (Foard)

VOLLEYBALL
Draughn: Chloe Gary, Kirsten Powell, Maddie Nelson (Honorable Mention)
East Burke: Erica Clontz, Graleigh Hildebran, Ashlyn Stilwell (Honorable Mention)
Player of Year: Ella Gragg (Patton)
Coach of Year: Cindy Powell (Patton)

BOYS SOCCER
East Burke: Josh Aguirre, Micah Chrisco, Turner Strong, Bryan Hernandez (Honorable Mention), Anthony Thao (Honorable Mention)
MVP: Bryan Rivera (West Iredell)
Offensive Player of Year: David Franquiz (Hibriten)
Defensive Player of Year: Josh Crisp (Hibriten)
Coach of Year: Jim Blanton (Hibriten)

FOOTBALL
Draughn: Braxton Cox, Nick Chrisco, Khe-Nai Banks, Denver Treadway, Trent Corn, Donavan King, Aaron Lambert, Zach Poteet, Luke Rector, Donnell Wilkins, Robbie Gibby (Honorable Mention), Andrew Wyatt (Honorable Mention)
East Burke: Josh Moore, Cody Huffman, Hunter Bostian, Noah Rooks, Luke Coble (Honorable Mention), Raelen Lo (Honorable Mention)
Co-Player of Year: Braxton Cox (Draughn), Marcus Jones (Hibriten)
Offensive Player of Year: Daren Perry (Hibriten)
Defensive Player of Year: Trey Piercy (Hibriten)
Specialist of Year: Griffin Bryson (Hibriten)
Coach of Year: Patrick Clark (Bunker Hill)

11/26 Burke County FCA Scoreboard

BOYS BASKETBALL
Draughn 72, St Stephens 64

SS        21       9          23       19

D         18       15       19       12

Nick Chrisco 20, Daylin Pritchard 16, Isaac Walker 14, Z Pritchard 7, Cox 6, Treadway 5, King 2, Byrd 2

Freedom 69, East Burke 35

EB       7          10       6          12

F          16       21       18       14

Aasin Lor 10, Smith 9, Shuford 6, Ward 4, Propst 2, Kansleiter 2, Chrisco 2

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Draughn 66, St Stephens 51

SS        9          17       10       15

D         20       18       8          20

Abby Parker 16, Hailey Kincaid 13, Shea Owens 12, Bailey Shuping 10, Abernathy 8, K Kincaid 4, Lowman 3

Freedom 64, East Burke 57

EB       11       13       18       15

F          20       23       12       9

Riley Haas 21, Ashlyn Stilwell 12, Aubrie Snyder 10, Hildebran 8, Ruff 3, Lockee 3, Cooke 1, Chrisco 1

JV BASKETBALL

St Stephens boys 54, Draughn 41

Freedom girls 33, East Burke 30

Freedom boys 74, East Burke 60

WRESTLING

Patton 72, Draughn 12

South Caldwell 78, Draughn 6

Draughn d. Hickory

2019 East Burke Fall Sports Awards

•  Cross Country 

Girls MVP: Meah Walsh, MeKenzie Harris

Boys MVP: Luke Elliott, Logan Shuford

Most Improved: Janie Ennis (girls), Jackson Spencer (boys)

Cavalier Award: Piper Strong (girls), William Weidner (boys)

4 Year Awards: Gracie Ruff (girls), Logan Shuford (boys)

• Football

Offensive MVP: Josh Moore

Defensive MVP: Cody Huffman, Raelen Lo

Outstanding Lineman: Noah Rooks

Outstanding Receiver/Defensive Back: Luke Coble

Commitment Award: Matthew Vue

Leadership Award: Brett Childers

Heart of Champion: Chase Childers

4 Year Awards: Seth Pruitt, Raelen Lo, Chase Childers, Brett Childers, Chase Lowman, Cody Huffman, Josh Moore, Hunter Bostain

• Volleyball

Varsity MVP: Erica Clontz

Varsity Defensive MVP: Riley Haas, Ashlyn Stilwell

Varsity Hustle Award: Graleigh Hildebran

Varsity Coach's Award: Kendall Buff

Varsity 4 Year Awards: Erica Clontz, Ashlyn Stilwell, Graleigh Hildebran, Riley Haas, Kendall Buff, Alex Lowman, Emily Bush

JV MVP: Jordan Newton

JV Offensive MVP: Aubree Bring

JV Defensive MVP: Reese Abernathy

• Girls Tennis

MVP: Erin Carico, Paige Houston

Most Improved: Zoie Smith

Coach's Award: Jadyn Ramsey

4 Year Awards: Emily Rector, Paige Houston, Erin Carico, Jadyn Ramsey

• Boys Soccer

MVP: Micah Chrisco

Offensive Player of Year: Anthony Thao

Defensive Player of Year: Josh Aguiree

Heart of the Team: Brandon Pruett

Most Improved: Garrett Pitts

4 Year Awards: Micah Chrisco, Aiden Ledford, Bryan Hernandez, Turner Strong, Anthony Thao

• Women's Golf

Outstanding Effort/Improvement: Shelby Huffman

Foothills Power 5 (BOYS SOCCER)

#1 East Lincoln (27-1-0) 2A State runner-up
#2 Hibriten (25-1-2) 2A Regional runner-up
#3 Shelby (22-1-2) 2A Fourth Round
#4 Watauga (18-6-1) 3A Fourth Round
#5 Hickory (18-6-3) 3A Fourth Round

Cavs sweep Rebels in season opener

Vale- After graduating two key starters and losing another by transfer, the East Burke girls basketball team was still able to look forward and start off the 2019-20 season on the right foot winning Thursday's season opener at West Lincoln 60-22.

One of the leading newcomers for East Burke six-foot freshman post Aubrie Snyder made a strong impact in her varsity debut scoring a game-high 18 points, eight in the second quarter.

Snyder's top scoring performance also contributed to 30 bench points for the Lady Cavaliers (1-0).

EB was also strong on defense making 15 steals led by seniors Graleigh Hildebran (5), Riley Haas (4), and Ashlyn Stilwell (4).

"It was a whole team effort," said Lady Cavaliers coach Crystal Bartlett. "Our defense was awesome, I felt like we faced adversity offensively but started getting confidence and finishing better."

Haas (12) and Stilwell (10, two 3 pts) were the other Lady Cavalier double-figure scorers heading into a fierce road test at county rival Freedom.

"It's going to be a good challenge for us, just got to look at and see what we can do."

Boys: East Burke 57, West Lincoln 22

Eight of 12 points from junior guard Aasin Lor in the third quarter pushed the Cavaliers to a 25 point lead in rolling to a season-opening road win.

Micah Chrisco, Logan Shuford, Cam Propst, and Trey Ward also scored in the quarter after leading at the halftime break 29-12.

"We were undisciplined defensively in the first half but got better in the second half, we missed quite a few layups offensively but trying to move the ball better," said East Burke coach Jerome Ramsey.

Propst finished with a double-double (11 pts, 11 rebounds) with Chrisco (9 pts, 7 assists) and Luke Coble (5 pts, 5 assists) also being key performers.

EB (1-0) now head into two road games before Thanksgiving at Freedom (Tuesday) and McDowell (Wednesday) that will give a great test.

"It's always tough (playing at Freedom and McDowell), we just got to keep getting better and keep practicing in making the simple plays."

-VERSE OF THE DAY-
"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him."
-2 Samuel 22:31 NIV

GIRLS

East Burke 60, West Lincoln 22

EB       8          24       13       15

WL      3          10       4          5

Aubrie Snyder 18, Riley Haas 12, Ashlyn Stilwell 10, Chrisco 6, Griggs 4, Lockee 3, Hildebran 3, Ruff 2, Smith 2

BOYS

East Burke 57, West Lincoln 22

EB       13       16       16       12

WL      5          7          8          2

Aasin Lor 12, Cam Propst 11, Chrisco 9, Ward 9, Coble 5, Shuford 4, Smith 4, Kansleiter 3

11/21 Burke County FCA Scoreboard

JV girls basketball

East Burke 26, West Lincoln 15

MS wrestling

West McDowell 78, East Burke 30

Swimming (Wednesday)

Boys: East Burke 49, West Iredell 32; Patton 57, East Burke 35
Alex Lennex (500 freestyle 1st, 5:56.02; 100 backstroke 1st, 1:03.17)
Robbie Stringfield (200 freestyle 1st, 2:12.99, 500 freestyle 2nd)
Landon Lennex (200 individual medley 2nd, 100 butterfly 3rd)
400 freestyle relay (1st, 4:21.91) (Stringfield, A Lennex, L Lennex, Stamey)
200 medley relay (2nd)
Davey Stamey (100 breaststroke 3rd)

Girls: East Burke 65, West Iredell 8; Patton 72, East Burke 21
Rachel Stephens (200 freestyle 3rd, 100 freestyle 3rd)
Leena Brittain (200 individual medley 3rd, 100 butterfly 3rd)

Desiree Gray (200 freestyle 2nd)
Alisia Burkeen (500 freestyle 3rd)
Emma Oxentine (100 backstroke 3rd)
Faith McDowell (100 breaststroke 3rd)
200 freestyle relay (2nd, 3rd)
400 freestyle relay (2nd, 3rd)

Draughn swimming sweeps opener

Lenoir- The Draughn swimming teams swept Wednesday's season-opening meet at the Lenoir Aquatic Center defeating host Hibriten, Foard, West Caldwell, and non-conference opponent Ashe County.

Jaxon Smith led the Wildcat boys setting a new record of 50.10 in the 100 freestyle event along with also winning the 100 backstroke and being part of two relay event wins.

Jake Hudson (50 freestyle) and Tommy Blackwell (200 freestyle) were other event winners with freshman Trey Jensen finishing runner-up in two events.

The Lady Wildcats were led by first-place wins from Georgia Goulding (50 free, 100 fly), GiGi Smith (100 free, 200 free), and Gunnar Hudson (100 breast).

Freshmen Sara Mull and Abby Wood were key swimmers for the Lady Wildcats with runner-up finishes.

Draughn hosts their first meet December 4th at the Valdese Aquatic Center vs. East Burke and Thomas Jefferson Academy.

Boys

Draughn 48, Ashe County 2

Draughn 48, West Caldwell 2

Draughn 44, Hibriten 17

Draughn 42, Foard 30

Girls

Draughn 59, Foard 32

Draughn 57, Hibriten 36

Draughn 74, West Caldwell 6

Draughn 77, Ashe County 9

Wildcats boys open season with win and brand new lineup

Valdese- It was a brand new day for the Draughn boys basketball team, coming off a conference championship season last winter.

The Wildcats looked ahead with a brand new starting lineup and dominated in Tuesday's season opener winning 83-43 over West Lincoln.

"The kids came out and played hard and played together after not even getting a true practice together," said Draughn assistant coach Drew McGuire. "I thought we did a good job on defense and let that lead us to easy transition baskets on offense."

The new Wildcats starting five featured seniors Braxton Cox, Denver Treadway, and Nick Chrisco fresh off a historic football season along with returning players senior Isaac Walker and sophomore Daylin Pritchard.

After a 16-7 first-quarter lead, Walker took charge scoring 12 of his game-high 24 points to give Draughn (1-0) a 22 point advantage (41-19) at the halftime break.

Pritchard (11), Zach Poteet (8), and Marshall Byrd (5) were key second-half scorers to finish off the win against a Rebels team coached by former DHS coach Chad Wright.

"It's going to be a fun season and I really look forward to it with the group of guys we have," said McGuire.

GIRLS: Draughn 75, West Lincoln 38

The Lady Wildcats played their second consecutive game of the week and earned their first win of the season with three starters sharing the scoring lead.

"We needed this win after having a tough game (with South Caldwell), I think we had a lot of girls contribute offensively and I'm excited to have a lot of scorers," said Lady Wildcats coach Liz Taylor.

Returners Haley Lowman and Bailey Shuping and first-year player Ella Abernathy each scored a game-high 12 points to lead Draughn.

Abernathy hit the first-quarter three-pointer as part of a 11-0 run while a second-quarter layup by Lowman gave the Lady Wildcats a 20 point lead.

Lowman and Hailey Kincaid were also key defenders with Kincaid getting a fourth-quarter assist to Abby Parker.

The Wildcats stay home next Tuesday hosting St. Stephens.

-VERSE OF THE DAY-
"keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life"
-Jude 1:21

GIRLS

Draughn 75, West Lincoln 38

WL      4          15       13       6

D         19       21       16       19

Haley Lowman 12, Bailey Shuping 12, Ella Abernathy 12, Abby Parker 10, H Kincaid 8, K Kincaid 8, Owens 8, Edwards 2, Cozort 2, Powell 1

BOYS

Draughn 83, West Lincoln 43

WL      7          12       14       10

D         16       25       17       25

Isaac Walker 24, Daylin Pritchard 19, Treadway 9, Byrd 9, Poteet 8, Chrisco 5, Cox 4, Z Pritchard 2, King 2, Nelson 1

11/19 Burke County FCA Scoreboard

Wrestling

East Burke 60, Shelby 18

East Burke 54, Hickory 18

Patton 47, East Burke 33

120: Benny Prestwood (3-0) Pinfall

126: Caleb-Johnson White (2-1) Pinfall

132: Abram Tallent (1-1) Pinfall

132: Laiton Duckworth (1-0)

138: Sherka Xiong (2-1) Decision

145: Tru Yang (1-0)

145: Logan Johnson (0-2)

152: Trevor Phillips (3-0) 3 Pinfalls

160: Justin Stilwell (1-1) Pinfall

160: Zeke Pierce (0-1)

170: Brody Burns (2-1) 2 Pinfalls

182: George Mackay (1-0) Pinfall

182: Collin Jackson (2-0) Pinfall

195: Elijah Hess (3-0) 2 Pinfalls

220: Jacob Newton (3-0) 3 Pinfalls

11/18 Burke County FCA Scoreboard

Girls Basketball
South Caldwell 63, Draughn 51
SC      13     12      16     22
D        8       17      16     10

East Burke Middle 51, Newton-Conover 12

EB boys basketball split in scrimmage

Icard- The East Burke boys basketball team hosted a preseason scrimmage Saturday with Davie County and Avery County.

The Cavaliers opened with a 33-31 loss to the War Eagles and followed with a 64-53 win over the Vikings.

"We played hard with Davie and played tired with Avery, it's just classic preseason basketball," said East Burke head coach Jerome Ramsey, entering his seventh season at the helm.

Cam Propst posted 13 points in the scrimmage game with Davie County with Micah Chrisco and Landon Yarborough adding five.

Chrisco and Logan Shuford (2 points) were key rebounders for the Cavs with Shuford, Yarborough, Aasin Lor, and Luke Coble making steals.

Chrisco was one of the leading performers in the Avery County scrimmage game recording five steals and three assists to go with his four total points.

Shuford (11 pts, 2 rebounds, 2 steals), Propst (10 pts, steal, blocked shot), and Lor (10 pts) each scored in double figures for EB.

Coble (3 steals) also added eight points as one of six key EB returners.

The Cavaliers open the season Thursday at West Lincoln.

 

Davie County 33, East Burke 31

Davie             7          14       8          4

E Burke          4          9          6          12

Cam Propst 13, Chrisco 5, Yarborough 5, Lor 4, Shuford 2, Smith 1

East Burke 64, Avery County 53

Avery             11       14       12       16

E Burke          12       16       18       18

Logan Shuford 11, Cam Propst 10, Aasin Lor 10, Coble 8, Ward 5, Chrisco 4, Kiser 3, Smith 3, Kanzleiter 2, Primm 1

HS Football Playoffs Round One

2A #11 Draughn (7-4) @ #6 Chase (9-2)
Series History: 2-2 Tie (Fifth Meeting)
Last Game: Chase 28, Draughn 14 (2016)
Winner Plays: #14 Hendersonville/#3 Brevard

Leading Performers:
Draughn- Braxton Cox, Nick Chrisco, Beckett Nelson
Chase- Kaden Hampton, Kayshawn Woods, Garrett Hampton

Coach's Quote:
"This is a tremendous accomplishment for these kids and this program (to play in the state playoffs)."

"This group of seniors really bought in as juniors and have set the standard for what is to come and the expectations of this program."

"We made a goal at the beginning of the year of making the playoffs, our kids have worked extremely hard to change the losing culture."

"We have told the kids all week that no one expected us to be here except us and that we have nothing to lose or prove, we are going to go out and play Wildcat football and see if we can make it to the second round."
-Chris Powell

Collegiate Cats/Cavs #1

CROSS COUNTRY
Opp at The Citadel
Amber Opp (Draughn 2017) is continuing to have much success with The Citadel women's cross country team in her junior season.

Her best finish came at the USCB Land Shark Invitational placing eighth with a new personal record time of 18:21.

Opp recently placed 26th (19:26) at the Southern Conference championship meet with also being the leading finisher for the Lady Bulldogs in 11 meets dating back to last fall.

SOCCER
Bartlett at J&W
Sarah Bartlett (Draughn 2019) had an exceptional freshman season for the women's soccer team at Johnson & Wales University.

Bartlett was in goal for the Lady Wildcats in nine games recording a team-high 36 saves, including a season-high seven vs. Brevard and Piedmont International.

Bartlett also won four games at J&W including one shutout in goal.

Xiong at Five Towns
Jennifer Xiong (East Burke 2019) participated in six games in her freshman season at Five Towns College, NY scoring a team-high three goals off ten shots on goal (second on team).

FOOTBALL
Martin at Wingate
Graham Martin (Draughn 2017) participated in six games for Wingate University recording one tackle vs. Carson-Newman.

The Bulldogs (9-1, 6-1 SAC) end the regular season Saturday at Mars Hill.

Sigmon at L-R
Dawson Sigmon (Draughn 2017) participated in three games for Lenoir-Rhyne University, including UVA-Wise breaking up a pass.

The Bears (10-0, 7-0) look to complete an undefeated regular season Saturday at Catawba College.

McKinney at E&H
Tyler McKinney (Draughn 2019) participated in two games for Emory & Henry College recording two tackles vs. Randolph-Macon.

The Wasps (6-3, 5-2 ODAC) complete the regular season Saturday hosting Ferrum.

BASKETBALL
Coble, Davis at Caldwell CC
Savannah Coble (East Burke 2017) is averaging 12.2 points per game through four games for the Caldwell CC&TI Lady Cobras basketball team.

Coble, averaging 15.6 points last winter, has scored a season-high 16 points in both matchups with the Montreat College JV team.

Coble has also recorded 20 assists (seven vs. Piedmont International JV), 16 steals, and 10 rebounds.

Freshman Jenna Davis (Draughn 2019) has also played in all four games for the Lady Cobras (3-1) averaging 6.5 points, with a season-high nine points in the season opener win over Montreat JV.

Davis also adds 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a blocked shot.

Daye at Warren Wilson
Jeremiah Daye (Draughn 2019) scored nine points off 4 of 13 field goals (1 of 4 3pt) in the season opener for Warren Wilson College vs. Oglethorpe University.

Daye also recorded nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal for the Owls (0-1).

Ramsey at Montreat
Hope Ramsey (Draughn 2018) has only appeared in one game to start her first season at Montreat College recording one rebound vs. Cumberlands, KY.

WRESTLING
Gilbert at Queens
Noah Gilbert (East Burke 2017) started off his junior season at the University of the Cumberlands (KY) Patriot Open finishing with a 3-2 record in the 133 pound bracket recording two wins by decision and one pinfall victory.

The Royals continue tournament action at NC State's Wolfpack Open Sunday.

SWIMMING
Hall at Mars Hill
Morgan Hall (East Burke 2019) has participated in four meets so far for the Mars Hill University swimming team and her best times came at the opening King University Early Season Invite including the 50 freestyle (28.04), 100 freestyle (1:01.91), 200 freestyle (2:12.41), and 400 freestyle relay (4:04.90).

Other Collegiate Athletes
Football: AJ Juhnke (Draughn 2017, Mars Hill), Will Viggers (Draughn 2018, Wingate), Griffin Martin (Draughn 2019, Guilford), Colton Singleton (Draughn 2019, Brevard)

Girls Basketball: Makenzie Crump (East Burke 2018, Wingate), Ariana Hawkins (East Burke 2019, Newberry)

2019 Football Stats (End of Regular Season)

RUSHING
Josh Moore (EB) 259-1508, 23 TD (137.1 avg) (4th at EB) (Career: 3432 yards, 41 TD NEW EB Records)

Trent Corn (D) 158-915, 14 TD (83.2 avg) (3rd at D) (Career: 969 yards, 8th at D)

Brett Childers (EB) 41-225, 2 TD
Blane Fulbright (EB) 37-148
Braxton Cox (D) 82-44, TD
Nick Chrisco (D) 9-36, TD

PASSING
Braxton Cox (D) 172/280, 2575 yards, 31 TD, 5 INT (D Record) (TD County Record) (Career: 4729 yards, 39 TD D Records)

Seth Pruitt (EB) 70/178, 944 yards, 5 TD, 8 INT (8th at EB) (Career: 1851 yards, 14 TD, 3rd at EB)

Brett Childers (EB) 15/42, 238 yards, TD, 3 INT

RECEIVING
Nick Chrisco (D) 64-900, 10 TD (81.8 avg) (NEW D Record) (Career: 1059 yards, 11 TD, NEW D Record)

Denver Treadway (D) 45-769, 9 TD (69.9 avg) (2nd at D) (Career: 1044 yards, 10 TD, 2nd at D)

Khe-Nai Banks (D) 43-755, 10 TD (68.6 avg) (3rd at D) (Career; 1014 yards, 3rd at D; 11 TD)

Luke Coble (EB) 43-544, 3 TD (54.4 avg) (Season: 7th at EB) (Career: 8th at EB)

Johnny Reynolds (EB) 11-199
Josh Moore (EB) 7-168, TD
Beckett Nelson (D) 12-137, TD
Brett Childers (EB) 7-113
Chris Huffman (EB) 5-71, TD
Austin Sellers (EB) 6-53, TD
Chase Childers (EB) 4-28

SPECIAL TEAMS
Ryan Kaminske (D) 35/44 PATs, 41 yd field goal vs West Iredell (D Record), 26 yd field goal vs Patton, 25 yard field goal vs East Burke)

Turner Strong (EB) 26/29 PATs

Khe-Nai Banks (D) 85 yd kick return TD vs Foard
Luke Coble (EB) 79 yd punt return TD vs Highland Tech
Beckett Nelson (D) 78 yd kick return TD vs East Burke

SCORING
Braxton Cox (D) 196 pts
Josh Moore (EB) 144 pts
Trent Corn (D) 94 pts
Khe-Nai Banks (D) 72 pts
Nick Chrisco (D) 66 pts
Denver Treadway (D) 54 pts
Ryan Kaminske (D) 44 pts
Seth Pruitt (EB) 30 pts
Turner Strong (EB) 28 pts
Luke Coble (EB) 24 pts
Brett Childers (EB) 20 pts
Beckett Nelson (D) 18 pts
Donnell Wilkins (D) 12 pts
Donavon King (D) 8 pts
Mason Pratt (D) 6 pts
Omarion Conley (D) 6 pts
Chris Huffman (EB) 6 pts
Austin Sellers (EB) 6 pts
Randy Chun (D) 1 pt

Foothills Power 5 (Football Week 12)

#1 Watauga (10-1, 6-0 Northwestern 3A/4A) BYE

#2 Hibriten (10-1, 7-0 NWFAC 2A) Patton 52-0 W

#3 North Lincoln (10-1, 7-0 South Fork 2A) Bandys 50-13 W

#4 Burns (9-2, 5-1 Southwestern 2A) North Gaston 63-0 W

#5 Shelby (9-1, 6-0 Southwestern 2A) South Point 49-21 W

HONORABLE MENTION
Chase (9-2, 4-2 Southwestern 2A)
Maiden (8-3, 5-2 South Fork 2A)
Alex Central (8-3, 4-2 Northwestern 3A/4A)
West Lincoln (8-3, 4-3 South Fork 2A)
Draughn (7-4, 5-2 NWFAC 2A)
Newton-Conover (7-4, 5-2 South Fork 2A)
Freedom (7-4, 4-2 Northwestern 3A/4A)
Bunker Hill (6-5, 5-2 NWFAC 2A)
West Iredell (6-5, 4-3 NWFAC 2A)
Hickory (4-7, 4-2 Northwestern 3A/4A)

Foothills Power 5 (VOLLEYBALL)

#1 Foard (32-1) NCHSAA 2A State Champions
South Point 3-0
East Lincoln 3-0
R-S Central 3-0
South Rowan 3-0
Brevard 3-0
Ayden-Grifton 3-0

#2 Watauga (26-1) 3A Fourth Round
#3 Patton (23-7) 2A Fourth Round
#4 R-S Central (19-9) 2A Third Round
#5 Maiden (23-5) 2A Second Round

HS Football Week 12

East Burke (2-8, 1-5) @ Draughn (6-4, 4-2)

Series History: East Burke 6, Draughn 4
10/2/2009 East Burke 32, Draughn 0
10/1/2010 Draughn 36, East Burke 35
9/23/2011 Draughn 30, East Burke 7
9/21/2012 East Burke 26, Draughn 7
10/11/2013 Draughn 28, East Burke 21
10/10/2014 East Burke 27, Draughn 14
10/9/2015 East Burke 36, Draughn 14
10/7/2016 East Burke 20, Draughn 0
11/3/2017 East Burke 21, Draughn 12
11/2/2018 Draughn 28, East Burke 17

Leading Performers
Draughn: Braxton Cox, Trent Corn, Denver Treadway, Nick Chrisco, Khe-Nai Banks
East Burke: Seth Pruitt, Josh Moore, Luke Coble, Johnny Reynolds, Turner Strong

Coach's Quote:
"Rivalry weeks are tough, a big focus this week has been staying humble and staying hungry. When it comes to this game, records really don't matter much."

"East Burke has been battling things all year but they are a very tough team with a lot of heart."

"Our kids know and understand what's on the line, win and we are in the playoffs. My hope is we send this group of seniors off their home field for the final time with a victory"
-Chris Powell (D)

"Our kids continue to work and fight hard (in the last two games), I give them all the credit in the world"

"They (Draughn) are a good football team and obviously our rival, we are going to prepare our kids and put them in the best spot possible"
-Tommy Blanton (EB)

Stat Leaders:
Rushing
Josh Moore (EB) 239-1459, 22 TD (10 games, 145.9)
Trent Corn (D) 153-904, 14 TD (10 games, 90.4)

Passing
Braxton Cox (D) 148/241, 2242 yards, 29 TD, 4 INT (10 games, 224.2)
Seth Pruitt (EB) 56/148, 758 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT (8 games, 94.7)

Receiving
Nick Chrisco (D) 54-776, 8 TD (10 games, 77.6)
Khe-Nai Banks (D) 39-703, 10 TD (10 games, 70.3)
Denver Treadway (D) 37-649, 9 TD (10 games, 64.9)
Luke Coble (EB) 38-439, 3 TD (9 games, 48.7)

Scoring Responsibility
Braxton Cox (D)
178 (29 TD passes) (2 conv passes)

Josh Moore (EB)
138 (22 TD runs) (TD reception)

Trent Corn (D)
94 (14 TD runs) (2 conv runs) (conv reception)

Khe-Nai Banks (D)
72 (10 TD receptions) (2 TD kick returns)

Denver Treadway (D)
54 (9 TD receptions)

Nick Chrisco (D)
54 (8 TD receptions, TD run)

Ryan Kaminske (D)
36 (30 PATs, 2 field goals)

Seth Pruitt (EB)
30 (5 TD passes)

Turner Strong (EB)
27 (27 PATs)

Luke Coble (EB)
24 (3 TD receptions) (TD punt return)

Brett Childers (EB)
20 (2 TD runs) (TD pass) (conv run)


Chasing Records:
DHS season passing TDs: BRAXTON COX (2019) 29
DHS career passing TDs: BRAXTON COX (2017-) 37
DHS season receiving yards: BRAXTON COX (2019) 2242
DHS season receiving TDs: KHE-NAI BANKS (2019) 10
DHS career receiving TDs: KHE-NAI BANKS (2019) 11
DHS career receiving yards: KHE-NAI BANKS (2019) 962
DHS season receiving yards: NICK CHRISCO (2019) 776
EBHS career rushing yards: JOSH MOORE (2016-) 3383

DHS season rushing TDs
Keith Loomis (2011) 16, Trent Corn (2019) 14

DHS season rushing yards
Keith Loomis (2011) 1085, Christian Campbell (2017) 929, Trent Corn (2019) 904

EBHS season rushing TDs
Brandon Clark (2015) 25, Josh Moore (2019) 22

EBHS career rushing TDs
Robbie McGee (2009-12) 40, Josh Moore (2016-) 40

2019-20 Basketball Schedules

DRAUGHN WILDCATS
11/18              South Caldwell (girls only)

11/19              West Lincoln
11/26              St Stephens
12/3         @   South Caldwell
12/5                Freedom
12/10       @   West Lincoln
12/11       @   St Stephens
12/13              Bunker Hill
12/18       @   Freedom
12/20       @   Hibriten
12/26-28  @   Freedom Christmas Inv
1/3                  Foard
1/7           @   West Caldwell
1/10         @   East Burke
1/17                West Iredell
1/21         @   Patton
1/24                Hibriten
1/28          @  Foard
1/31                West Caldwell
2/4                  East Burke
2/7             @ Bunker Hill
2/11           @ West Iredell
2/14                Patton

HERITAGE EAGLES
11/21         @  Liberty
11/25              Table Rock
12/5            @ East McDowell
12/9                 East Burke
12/12           @ West McDowell
12/16                Walter Johnson
12/19                Liberty
1/6               @ Table Rock
1/13                  East McDowell
1/16             @ East Burke
1/23                 West McDowell
1/27              @ Walter Johnson

EAST BURKE CAVALIERS
11/21            @ West Lincoln
11/26            @ Freedom
11/29            @ McDowell
12/3                  West Lincoln
12/6                  Freedom
12/10                McDowell
12/13                Mountain Heritage
12/17            @ Patton
12/19                 Bunker Hill
12/26-28       @ Freedom Christmas Inv
1/3                     Hibriten
1/7                 @ Foard
1/10                   Draughn
1/17               @ West Caldwell
1/21                    West Iredell
1/24               @ Bunker Hill
1/28               @ Hibriten
1/31                    Foard
2/4                 @ Draughn
2/7                      Patton
2/11                    West Caldwell
2/14                @ West Iredell

EAST BURKE RAIDERS
11/18              Newton-Conover
11/19              Jacobs Fork
11/21          @ West McDowell
11/25               Walter Johnson
12/2             @ Liberty
12/9             @ Heritage
12/12                East McDowell
12/18                Table Rock
12/19                West McDowell
1/6               @ Walter Johnson
1/9                    Liberty
1/13              @ Table Rock
1/16                   Heritage
1/23               @ East McDowell

Foothills Power 5 (Football Week 11)

#1 Watauga (10-1, 6-0 Northwestern 3A/4A) Freedom 48-33 W (next: BYE)

#2 North Lincoln (9-1, 6-0 South Fork 2A) Lincolnton 49-7 W (next: @ Bandys, 11-8)

#3 Hibriten (9-1, 6-0 Northwestern Foothills 2A) West Iredell 37-0 W (next: Patton, 11-8)

#4 Shelby (8-1, 5-0 Southwestern 2A) East Rutherford 63-7 W (next: @ South Point, 11-8)

#5 Burns (8-2, 5-1 Southwestern 2A) R-S Central 38-22 W (next: North Gaston, 11-8)

Honorable Mention:
East Lincoln (8-2, 4-2 South Fork 2A)
Chase (8-2, 3-2 Southwestern 2A)
Maiden (7-3, 4-2 South Fork 2A)
Alex Central (7-3, 4-2 Northwestern 3A/4A)
Draughn (6-4, 4-2 NWFAC)
Patton (4-6, 3-3 NWFAC)

HS Football Week 11

Draughn (5-4, 3-2) @ West Caldwell (1-8, 1-4)
Series History: 3-1, Draughn (5th meeting)
Last Meeting: Draughn 49, West Caldwell 7 (2012)
Last Week's Games: Patton 27, W Caldwell 15; Draughn OFF

Leading Performers:
Draughn- Braxton Cox, Trent Corn, Nick Chrisco
W Caldwell- Cameron Beaver, Faizon Dickson

Coach's Quote:
"The bye week was very beneficial for us allowing to get some bumps and bruises healed up, we also got a chance to go ahead and state preparing for West Caldwell and see them in action."

"A big thing for us is to stop the option, West Caldwell has some very athletic kids and are improving week to week. Coach (Mike) Biggerstaff has done a great job with those young men in a short time and we have to be ready."

"Offensively, we got the chance to sure some things up front and move some people into new positions, we think this will make us more athletic up front and able to do a few more things."

"The biggest key overall is getting that winning mentality back that we had for five weeks, we have really challenged our kids the last two weeks to put (the losses) behind them and move forward."
-Chris Powell

Foard (1-8, 1-4) @ East Burke (2-7, 1-4)
Series History: 6-4, Foard (11th meeting)
Last Year's Result: Foard 69, East Burke 14
Last Week's Games: Hibriten 48, East Burke 14; Foard OFF

Leading Performers:
E Burke- Seth Pruitt, Austin Sellers, Chris Huffman
Foard- Corey Siemer, Will Frye

Outlook:
The Cavaliers host their final home game of the season looking to break a losing skid and get out of last place in the Northwestern Foothills 2A Conference.

Stat Leaders
Rushing
Josh Moore (EB) 197-1180, 20 TD (131.1 avg)
Trent Corn (D) 135-805, 12 TD (89.4 avg)

Passing
Braxton Cox (D) 128/214, 1868 yards, 24 TD, 4 INT (207.5 avg)
Seth Pruitt (EB) 56/130, 721 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT (120.2 avg)

Receiving
Nick Chrisco (D) 47-664, 6 TD (73.8 avg)
Denver Treadway (D) 30-563, 8 TD (62.5 avg)
Khe-Nai Banks (D) 34-547, 8 TD (60.8 avg)
Luke Coble (EB) 38-438, 3 TD (48.7 avg)

Scoring
Braxton Cox (D) 140 pts
Josh Moore (EB) 126 pts
Trent Corn (D) 80 pts
Khe-Nai Banks (D) 60 pts
Denver Treadway (D) 48 pts
Nick Chrisco (D) 42 pts
Ryan Kaminske (D) 32 pts
Seth Pruitt (EB) 30 pts
Turner Strong (EB) 25 pts
Luke Coble (EB) 24 pts

Chasing Records
DHS season passing TDs: BRAXTON COX (2019) 24
DHS career passing TDs: BRAXTON COX (2017-) 32
DHS season receiving TDs: DENVER TREADWAY (2019) 8
DHS career receiving TDs: DENVER TREADWAY (2018-) 10
DHS career receiving yards: DENVER TREADWAY (2018-) 838
DHS season receiving yards: NICK CHRISCO (2019) 664
EBHS career rushing yards: JOSH MOORE (2016-) 3104

DHS season rushing TDs
Keith Loomis (2011) 16, Trent Corn (2019) 12

DHS season rushing yards
Keith Loomis (2011) 1085, Christian Campbell (2017) 929, Adam Estep (2012) 888, Dominique Patterson (2013) 866, Adam Estep (2013) 827, Trent Corn (2019) 805

EBHS season rushing TDs
Brandon Clark (2015) 25, Robbie McGee (2011) 20, Josh Moore (2019) 20

EBHS career rushing TDs
Robbie McGee (2009-12) 40, Josh Moore (2016-) 38