J. Mike Blake
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Method to the madness: Why an OBX team fires away from 3 all game
Chad Williams had been the head boys basketball coach of First Flight High School, located in Kill Devil Hills, since the school opened in the fall of 2004.
Tags: boys' basketball, First Flight Nighthawks
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Why we need more Jeff Ferrells in high school sports
At some point in the next three weeks, Broughton's Jeff Ferrell will have coached his last game as head coach of the Capitals' boys basketball team.
Tags: boys' basketball, Broughton Capitals
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League of their own? NCHSAA kick-starts girls wrestling, and it's just the beginning
The NCHSAA made history over the weekend, hosting its first-ever girls wrestling championship. J. Mike Blake was there and spoke to the players and coaches participating about what this means for the state and the sport.
Tags: NCHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational, wrestling
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How a Northampton County senior made NCHSAA basketball history
Northampton County senior Rashauna Grant broke the NCHSAA all-time rebounding record last week.
Tags: Northampton County Jaguars, girls' basketball, NC High School Athletic Association
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In a year of Florence wreckage, Scotland did the Sandhills proud
After waters receded, roadside reeds, still laid over as if the torrent was still rushing over them, and mud-caked tree trunks were nature's reminders of Hurricane Florence's vicious Sandhills visitation that had come two weeks prior to my trip across the region on Sept. 28.
Tags: Hurricane Florence, football, Purnell Swett Rams, South Columbus Stallions, St. Pauls Bulldogs, Scotland Fighting Scots, Western Harnett Eagles, Jacksonville Cardinals, Pamlico County Hurricanes
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Tarboro players lack nothing, except ego
Tarboro's football team was full of diamonds in the rough this season, but that hasn't gone to the heads of any of the players who are still putting team before self.
Tags: Tarboro Vikings, football
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Wake Forest's legendary run finally gets a legendary game
Every dynasty needs a game that will live on forever in program lore. After 45 straight wins, Wake Forest finally has one those to call its own.
Tags: Wake Forest Cougars, football
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HSOT 101: Basketball performances & playoff football
This edition of the HSOT 101 has second and third-round playoff football feats, and more top basketball performances near and far.
Tags: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, football, Research Triangle Raptors, Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders, Granville Central Panthers, Athens Drive Jaguars, Wayne Christian School Eagles, Southside Christian, James Kenan Tigers, Panther Creek Catamounts, Princeton Bulldogs, Chatham Home School, Pender Patriots, First Flight Nighthawks, E.E. Smith Golden Bulls, Pine Forest Trojans, Garner Trojans, Western Harnett Eagles, Mount Zion Warriors, Vance Charter Knights, Hoggard Vikings, Leesville Road Pride, Richmond Raiders, Wake Forest Cougars, Scotland Fighting Scots, South View Tigers, Cleveland Rams, Hillside Hornets, New Hanover Wildcats, Southern Nash Firebirds, Terry Sanford Bulldogs, Jacksonville Cardinals, Franklinton Red Rams, Hertford County Bears, SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars, Southwest Onslow Stallions, Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs, Goldsboro Cougars, Tarboro Vikings, Riverside (Martin) Knights, Pamlico County Hurricanes, Pinecrest Patriots, Seventy-First Falcons, Havelock Rams, Northeastern Eagles, John A. Holmes Aces
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Northeastern's next-man-up philosophy shows 'athletes live here' too
Northeastern's program consistently produces some of the top talent in the state, and this year the Eagles are a perfect 13-0 heading into the regional championship on Friday night.
Tags: Northeastern Eagles, football
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HSOT 101: Soccer all-state teams, football playoff performances
This edition of the HSOT 101 is full of first-round playoff football feats, early scoring leaders in boys and girls basketball, and some all-state honors for boys soccer players.
Tags: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' soccer, football, Northwood Temple Academy Eagles, Word of God Holy Rams, Temple Christian Tigers, New Bern Christian Mustangs, Lee Christian School Falcons, Wilson Prep Tigers, NC School of Science & Math Unicorns, Carolina Friends School Quakers, Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles, Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes, Ahoskie Christian Warriors, Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs, Durham Academy Cavaliers, Fayetteville Academy Eagles, Ravenscroft Ravens, Granville Central Panthers, Manteo Redskins, North Moore Mustangs, Research Triangle Raptors, Rosewood Eagles, Voyager Academy Vikings, Woods Charter Wolves, Carrboro Jaguars, Clinton Dark Horses, Croatan Cougars, Dixon Bulldogs, Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs, East Duplin Panthers, First Flight Nighthawks, Jordan-Matthews Jets, Chapel Hill Tigers, Clayton Comets, Cleveland Rams, East Chapel Hill Wildcats, Fike Golden Demons, Jacksonville Cardinals, J.H. Rose Rampants, Lee County Yellow Jackets, New Hanover Wildcats, Northern Durham Knights, Swansboro Pirates, Apex Friendship Patriots, Ashley Screaming Eagles, Broughton Capitals, Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders, Cary Imps, Enloe Eagles, Green Hope Falcons, Heritage Huskies, Hoggard Vikings, Jordan Falcons, Laney Buccaneers, Leesville Road Pride, Pine Forest Trojans, Pinecrest Patriots, South View Tigers, Hillside Hornets, Terry Sanford Bulldogs, D.H. Conley Vikings, Southern Lee Cavaliers, Southern Nash Firebirds, Havelock Rams, St. Pauls Bulldogs, Hertford County Bears, Goldsboro Cougars, South Granville Vikings, Northeastern Eagles, SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars, Southwest Onslow Stallions, Riverside (Martin) Knights, South Creek Cougars, North Duplin Rebels
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A family's backyard dream: Brewingtons thankful to share a sideline
Growing up, the Brewington family used to play football in the backyard. This Thanksgiving, they're practicing together on the South View football team for a chance to make a third round appearance.
Tags: football, South View Tigers
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HSOT 101: We've got so many athletes to honor, we're adding a baker's dozen
HighSchoolOT.com's J. Mike Blake looks at some of the top performers in the east -- and there are so many we needed 114 spots instead of 101.
Tags: girls' tennis, volleyball, boys cross country, football, Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans, Greenfield School Knights, Ridgecroft School Rams, Lawrence Academy Warriors, Northeast Academy Eagles, Christ Covenant School Spartans, Rocky Mount Academy Eagles, The O'Neal School Falcons, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Faith Christian Academy Conquerors, Wayne Country Day School Chargers, Carolina Friends School Quakers, Trinity Academy (Raleigh) Tigers, The Epiphany School Falcons, St. David's Warriors, Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes, Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots, Durham Academy Cavaliers, Lee Christian School Falcons, Cresset Christian Academy Eagles, Northwood Temple Academy Eagles, Albemarle School Colts, Freedom Christian Academy Patriots, Coastal Christian Centurions, Cary Christian Knights, GRACE Christian (Raleigh) Eagles, North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights, Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs, Cary Imps, Millbrook Wildcats, Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders, Green Hope Falcons, Panther Creek Catamounts, Pinecrest Patriots, Laney Buccaneers, Ashley Screaming Eagles, East Chapel Hill Wildcats, Union Pines Vikings, Northern Nash Knights, Chapel Hill Tigers, Harnett Central Trojans, West Johnston Wildcats, West Carteret Patriots, First Flight Nighthawks, NC School of Science & Math Unicorns, Carrboro Jaguars, Franklin Academy Patriots, Voyager Academy Vikings, Research Triangle Raptors, Bethel Christian Academy Trojans, Wilmington Christian Patriots, Westover Wolverines, St. Pauls Bulldogs, Middle Creek Mustangs, Hobgood Academy Raiders, Halifax Academy Vikings, Faith Christian School Patriots
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About this Blog:
J. Mike Blake has covered high school sports in North Carolina for more than a decade. After starting at HighSchoolOT.com when the site launched in 2008, Blake spent several years with The News & Observer and its affiliate papers. Blake now brings his expertise back to HighSchoolOT.com. Follow J. Mike on Twitter @JMBPreps.