East Columbus Gators Coverage

Highlights: North Duplin, East Columbus trade home runs in third round of softball playoffs

The Rebels hit three and the Gators hit two as North Duplin won 13-2 on May 13, 2024.

(1) North Duplin run-rules (9) East Columbus in rematch of last year's East regional final

Ninth-seeded East Columbus (18-8) had two hits in the game, and both were solo home runs in the fourth inning.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

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.

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: 1A & 3A state championship wrap-up

Four state championships were claimed on Friday in the 1A & 3A classifications. HighSchoolOT's Evan Moesta and J. Mike Blake break down all the action.

Watch the final moments as Cherokee wins 1A girls basketball state championship

Cherokee won the NCHSAA 1A girls basketball state championship over East Columbus. See the final moments as the Braves claimed the title.

Press Conference: Cherokee girls basketball team after 1A state championship

Members of the Cherokee girls basketball team met with the media after winning the 1A girls basketball state championship over East Columbus.

Press Conference: East Columbus girls basketball team after 1A state championship

The East Columbus girls basketball team met with the media after losing to Cherokee in the 1A girls basketball state championship game on Friday.

Highlights: Swimmer, Stamper lead Cherokee to 1A girls basketball title over East Columbus

Cecily "Dvdaya" Swimmer and Joscelyn Stamper each scored 17 points as Cherokee dominated East Columbus in the 1A girls basketball state championship game, winning 74-32.

Photos: East Columbus vs. Cherokee in girls basketball (March 15, 2024)

Cherokee's girls basketball team defeated East Columbus 74-32 to win the 1A state championship.

Cherokee overwhelms East Columbus in 1A girls basketball state championship game

Cherokee was so dominant that the running clock started in the third quarter -- the Braves were up 40 with 2:27 left in the period.

J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT contributor

HSOT Postgame Show: Wrapping up 1A basketball regionals, looking ahead to 3A games on Tuesday

Evan Moesta and Joel Bryant discuss wins by East Columbus and Cherokee in the 1A girls semifinals, as well as Wilson Prep and Corvian Community in the 1A boys semifinals, then look ahead to the 3A semifinal action on Tuesday.

Highlights: Graham, Hines lead East Columbus past East Bladen in 1A semifinals

The East Columbus girls basketball team defeated East Bladen 76-66 to advance to the 1A girls basketball state championship game on Monday.

Press Conference: East Bladen girls basketball team after 1A regional final

East Bladen's girls basketball team met with the media after losing to East Columbus in the 1A eastern regional final.

Press Conference: East Columbus girls basketball team after 1A regional final

The girls basketball team from East Columbus answered questions from the media after beating East Bladen 76-66 to advance to the 1A state championship game.

Malia Graham leads East Columbus past East Bladen, into 1A girls basketball championship game

A 29-point performance by Malia J. Graham helped East Columbus past East Bladen and earned the Gators a trip to the 1A girls basketball state championship game.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Photos: East Bladen vs. East Columbus in girls basketball (March 11, 2024)

East Columbus defeated East Bladen 76-66 to advance to the 1A girls basketball state championship game.

1A regional basketball preview: storylines, player rankings, and key facts about each team

Below we preview Monday's schedule, each team's road to Winston-Salem, storylines to keep in mind, fun facts, and a ranking of the best players

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

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

2023 Waccamaw 1A/2A all-conference football team

West Columbus won the conference with a 6-0 record in league play.

Top Play: Interception seals East Columbus' first-ever win over South Columbus

Ryan Cobb intercepted a pass in the final minutes of the game on Friday, securing East Columbus' 22-21 win over South Columbus. It marked the first time in school history the Gators have beaten the Stallions.

East Columbus beats South Columbus for first time in school history

A touchdown and two-point conversion with less than two minutes left gave East Columbus a win over South Columbus for the first time ever.

The HSOT All-State softball team for the 2023 season

The third-annual HighSchoolOT all-state softball team features 35 two-time selections and four three-time picks in East Lincoln's Betsy Eatmon, Providence Grove's Emma Mazzarone, South Caldwell's Kadie Becker, and Western Alamance's Taylor Apple.

HighSchoolOT's final statewide and area code rankings for softball

West Stanly is back on top of the top 25 after claiming the NCHSAA 2A title for the fourth straight time. The Colts fell from No. 1 after losing in the opening week in extra innings, but it ended up as their only loss of the year.

East Columbus state record holder Karli Godwin named Gatorade NC Softball Player of the Year

East Columbus senior Karli Godwin has been named the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in softball.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor