East Burke Cavaliers Coverage

2A Tennis: Franklin Academy's Sison repeats singles title as Patriots also win doubles

Alphonso Sison of Franklin Academy and his teammates Derek Shute and Nick DeLisio took home N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A boys tennis state championships on Saturday at Ting Park in Holly Springs.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Results from the first day of the NCHSAA boys tennis state championships

The first day of the NCHSAA boys tennis state championships concluded on Friday, now championship matchups are set for Saturday.

NCHSAA press release

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Basketball Team

Twenty-eight players are making the team for the second, third, or fourth season and two have made it all four years.

Isaiah Evans, Zamareya Jones named players of the year as NCBCA releases all-state teams

North Mecklenburg's Isaiah Evans and North Pitt's Zamareya Jones, two McDonald's All-Americas and state champions, were named the players of the year by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Indoor Track & Field Team

Five athletes made it in two different events this year: Dudley's Le'Ezra Brown, Cary's Luke Liming, Mount Tabor's Jordan Wolverton, and East Burke's Avery Fraley and Kenneth Byrd.

Final Boys Indoor Track & Field Rankings: Mount Tabor ends at No. 1 statewide

Mount Tabor was two points ahead of East Burke and Weddington -- two respective state runners-up who tied for the second spot. T.W. Andrews, the 1A/2A champ, was three spots out of first in fourth place.

Final Girls Basketball Rankings: Grace Christian goes wire-to-wire at No. 1, North Pitt and others lead area codes

In the final girls basketball area code rankings, North Pitt is ranked first in the 252, Grace Christian of Sanford in the 919, Terry Sanford in the 910, High Point Christian in the 336, West Rowan in the 704, and Cherokee in the 828.

HSOT Postgame Show: Wrapping up state championship week with 2A & 4A title games

HighSchoolOT's Nick Stevens, Evan Moesta, J. Mike Blake, and Joel Bryant break down the final day of high school basketball state championships as titles are handed out in the 2A and 4A classifications.

Watch the final moments as North Pitt wins the 2A girls basketball title

North Pitt defeated East Burke to win the 2A girls basketball state championship. Watch the final moments as the Panthers celebrate their win.

Highlights: Speller, Jones lead North Pitt to 2A title over East Burke

Jordan Speller and Zamareya Jones combined for 52 points as North Pitt defeated East Burke in the NCHSAA 2A girls basketball state championship.

Press Conference: North Pitt girls basketball after 2A state championship

The North Pitt girls basketball team took questions from the press after winning the 2A state championship over East Burke.

Press Conference: East Burke girls basketball after 2A state championship

The girls basketball team from East Burke answered questions from the media after falling to North Pitt in the 2A state championship.

Photos: North Pitt vs. East Burke in girls basketball (March 16, 2024)

North Pitt defeated East Burke to claim the NCHSAA 2A girls basketball state championship on Saturday.

Jones, Speller combine for 52 points as North Pitt wins 2A title over East Burke

NC State recruit Zamareya Jones scored 21 points and freshman Jordan Speller posted 31 points as North Pitt won the 2A girls basketball state championship over East Burke.

J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT contributor

HSOT Postgame Show: Familiar teams advance out of 2A semifinals; What to expect from 4A regionals on Thursday

HighSchoolOT's Nick Stevens and Evan Moesta discuss big performances from Wednesday's 2A state semifinals and key storylines for Thursday's 4A semifinals at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Highlights: Braelyn Stilwell scores 27 as East Burke beats Lincoln Charter

East Burke junior guard Braelyn Stilwell scored 27 points as East Burke defeated Lincoln Charter 48-39 to advance to the 2A girls basketball state championship game.

Press Conference: East Burke girls basketball team after 2A regional final

The East Burke girls basketball team spoke to the press after beating Lincoln Charter in the regional championship game.

Press Conference: Lincoln Charter girls basketball team after 2A regional final

The girls basketball team from Lincoln Charter answered questions from the media after falling to East Burke in the 2A western regional championship game.

Photos: Lincoln Charter vs. East Burke in girls basketball (March 13, 2024)

East Burke defeated Lincoln Charter in the 2A western regional championship to advance to the state championship game.

East Burke advances to 2A state championship game, beats Lincoln Charter

Braelyn Stilwell scored 27 points to lead East Burke to an appearance in the NCHSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game.

Jonas Pope, HighSchoolOT contributor

HSOT Postgame Show: What happened in the 3A basketball regionals, previewing the 2A games on Wednesday

Nick Stevens and Evan Moesta break down the regional championship games in 3A boys & girls basketball, look ahead to the 3A state championship matchups, and preview the 2A regional games slated for Wednesday.

Schedule, matchups, tickets, TV & streaming info: NCHSAA basketball championships this weekend

Here are the matchups for the regional championships in basketball. Games will be played at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Impact players to watch in each region of the girls basketball state playoffs

Who are some of the players we could see make big impacts in the girls basketball playoffs this season? Here are three names to watch in each region.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Weddington leads HSOT boys track & field preseason rankings

After ending last year ranked fifth, Weddington begins this season as the preseason No. 1 team in the HighSchoolOT outdoor boys track & field statewide rankings.

Watch List: 25 of the state's best boys track & field athletes entering the 2024 season

HighSchoolOT is previewing the upcoming boys outdoor track & field season with its annual watch list. This year's watch list features 25 names across the state.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor