Just Like Bruddas Podcast

After yet another hiatus, the Bruddas return to preview the NCHSAA football state championships with special guest Logan Carter, the founder of Game Of Inches. You can find them on all social media platforms @GameOfInchesHSS. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After yet another hiatus, the Bruddas return with their 2020-21 basketball preview across the many Eastern NC counties they cover. NCISAA basketball is back and Wayne Country Day is once again a contender, a new kid on the block in Wayne Prep, and many more stories highlight the beginning of the season. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a brief hiatus, the Bruddas are back with special guest Chris Goodman, assistant basketball coach at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville (and referee on the side). The three breakdown the WJG Sports Classic and talk about the many standouts from the event, how he got his start in coaching and refereeing, and plenty of other topics. You can follow Chris on all social media platforms @CoachCGoodman! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 68 featured the greatest to ever play basketball at Greene Central High School: UNC Wilmington sophomore forward Imajae Dodd! Dodd talked with us about his time in Da County, transition into college basketball, his favorite memories playing prep basketball, expectations for UNCW this season and a great debate on who from the 2-5 would he choose to be on his basketball team among other topics. You can follow Imajae on Twitter @AlmightyAmir_ and on Instagram @d0dd__. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kai and Laieke breakdown the decision North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made and the ramifications of his choice among other topics on episode 67 of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 66 (season two premiere), the Bruddas welcome Field of Dreams Sports Academy coach and Hertford County native Ahki Benton to the show! Coach Benton gave us the basics of post grad football from the differences to the perks, his team as a member of Hertford County's football team, semi-pro ball, and his journey through college sports and coaching among other topics. You can find him on all social media platforms @CoachAhki. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this special one year anniversary Just Like Bruddas Podcast, Kai and Laieke reminisce about the 2019-20 sports year, everything that's going on currently, and a special announcement that you'll definitely want to stick around for. Thank you to the entire WJG Sports coverage area! Each and every student athlete, parent, teacher, and coach mean a lot to us for believing in us from the very beginning! You guys are the reason we do this and we thank all of y'all for rocking with us. Let's continue to grow this great platform! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 64 featured former Broughton High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Campbell University basketball player Austin Burnette! AB, who now currently serves as an assistant mens' basketball coach at the University of North Georgia, talked about the differences between Georgia and North Carolina high school basketball, how the Garner Road AAU organization helped his basketball career, his transition from Broughton to Hargrave, and some of his favorite experiences at the John Wall Holiday Invitational among other topics. You can follow coach Burnette on Twitter @CoachABurn. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 63 featured the all time leading scorer in the history of Clayton High School girls basketball, Asia Todd! Todd made national news this week when she announced her transfer from Liberty University in a decision that was bigger than basketball. She explained the choice she made, when a decision will be made on her next destination, adjusting to the college game, and the story of the infamous playoff game in which she was double teamed the entire second half (EVEN WHEN SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE BALL!). You can follow Asia on Twitter @HoopersGalore_! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 62 features Washington head mens' basketball coach David Allewalt. The Bruddas and David discuss his beginnings in Maryland, transition to North Carolina high school ball, his excellent tenure at Ocracoke, a recap of the Pam Pack's 2019-20 season, the 252 vs. 919 Winter Classic that'll be taking place next January, and plenty of other topics. You can follow coach Allewalt @DAllewalt and @PamPackMBB for updates on Washington Pam Pack basketball! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 61 featured Johnston County-based videographer Brandon Corbitt! The Bruddas asked Brandon about his beginnings around the area, what got him into sports and videography, his time at the various high schools he went to, the sports he played during those times, and plenty of other great topics. You can follow Brandon on Instagram @CorbssProduction and subscribe to his YouTube channel! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 60 featured former Mountain Heritage High School star and UNC Asheville/Milligan basketball player Alex Biggerstaff. Biggerstaff is now an assistant men's basketball coach at Mars Hill University under head coach Vic Finora. The Bruddas and Alex talked about a plethora of topics from his experience at the Division One level and transitioning to the NAIA level, his first experience as a college coach, and a great conversation on college athletes using their platform for the greater good of society. You can follow Alex on Twitter @ABiggerstaff42! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 59, the Bruddas welcomed Riverside High School head boys basketball coach Bobby Williams to the show! The three talked about the cancellation of the East-West all-star games (which Bobby was going to coach in if not for COVID-19), recapped this past season for his basketball program, what his school has been doing to cope with the pandemic, and everything that's going on in the world right now among other topics. You can follow coach Williams @Riversidehsbb. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 58 features Village Christian senior guard and future Columbia basketball player Zavian McLean! We talk about his beginning overseas and transition to Overhills High School and then Village Christian, a recap of their 2019-20 season, why he chose Columbia and many other topics. In the second half of the show, Bruddas and Zavian had one of the realest conversations since the podcast was started up, so you definitely don't want to miss that. You can follow Zavian on Twitter @_11God and on Instagram @3Truey plus check out his podcast, Truey Talks which is also on Anchor! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 57 of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast featured one of the top videographers and prep basketball minds in the southeast: Anthony Bruton! Bruton, a Kinston native who now resides in Atlanta, Georgia, gave us the breakdown of his new basketball event coming to Washington, NC next January, the BT Winter Classic: 252 vs. 919. In addition, he talked about his journey that led him to college basketball, how he began covering Eastern North Carolina basketball, and the origin of BucketReel among other great topics. You can follow him on all social media platforms @BucketReel and his personal social media @TonyBruton. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 56, the Bruddas welcome Fayetteville Observer sports writer Rodd Baxley. Baxley is a former state champion basketball player at West Bladen High School and played college basketball at Pfeiffer University. The three talked about his start at the Robesonian and his transition to writing for the Observer, the success the 910 saw during basketball season, and being able to cover college athletics along with prep sports among other topics. You can follow Rodd on Twitter @RoddBaxley and @910Preps for high school sports coverage in the Cape Fear region! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, the JLB fellas welcome basketball trainer and assistant men's basketball coach at Elizabeth City State, Tyreek Dupree! Dupree was a member of the 2016 Farmville Central state title winning squad, played his college ball at Lees-McRae and has previously been an assistant at Pitt Community College. We talk with 'Reek about the We Gone Make It movement, his beginnings as a basketball player and coach, and what it's like to train some of the best basketball talent in the 252 among other topics. You can follow Coach Reek on Twitter and Instagram @WGMI_REEK. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 54, the Bruddas welcome Averett University assistant men's basketball coach Chris "CJ" Sause to the show! The three talk about his beginnings as a basketball player at Voyager Academy in Durham and then a successful tenure at North Carolina-Wesleyan, how he broke into the coaching business, and many other topics. You can follow CJ on all social media platforms @CJSause. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 53 featured Johnston Community College head men's basketball coach Jay Creecy. Coach Creecy talked Eastern North Carolina recruitment, trying to build the JCC basketball program from scratch, his beginnings in the coaching game at the AAU level, and plenty of other topics. He gave us a lot of great stories as well, so make sure to give him a follow @CoachJayCreecy on Twitter and you can also follow Johnston CC athletics @JCCNCAthletics. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 52, the Bruddas welcome one of the top basketball videographers in the southeast, Ben Oke-Bello, to the show! Ben is known for his very successful YouTube channel, Hoops HQ, and we had a conversation about how he got started, how playing basketball at the junior college level helped him create connections through the ranks, favorite memories as a hooper and videographer along with plenty of other topics. You can follow Ben on Twitter @HQ_Hoops and subscribe to Hoops HQ on YouTube! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 51, the Bruddas welcome Wake Tech assistant men's basketball coach Jawann Baker to the show! The three talked about how one of the best summer leagues in North Carolina, the Triangle Challenge, got started, the recruitment process at Wake Tech, how he got the job there, and plenty of other great topics. The show pretty much went on until the street lights turned on, so you don't want to miss this episode! You can follow coach Baker on Twitter @i_do_it_4yall. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the 50th episode of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome former Fayetteville State hooper and WBC Elite head coach B.J. Donnell to the show! B.J. is an alumnus of Laney High School in Wilmington and is an assistant coach at New Hanover High School. The three talk about how B.J. got his start, a recap of New Hanover's 2019-20 basketball season, and B.J shared a great story on how he got recruited to play for Fayetteville State (HINT: it's the reason why this is the title for the 50th episode). You don't want to miss this one! Follow WBC Elite on Twitter @WBCElite17U. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome former Barton assistant and new Wake Tech assistant men's basketball coach Stephen Rexrode to the show! Coach Rex dropped knowledge on a plethora of topics like his background, how he got the job at Wake Tech, the best way for a college prospect to handle social media, a breakdown of Wake Tech's 2020 recruiting class, and managing all of that while being a part of a very good AAU program in the Carolina Wolves. You can follow Stephen on Twitter @Coach_Rex! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas are joined by Goldsboro head football coach Tim Ray! Coach Ray is an alumnus of Red Springs High School and played college baseball at North Carolina Central. He has led the Cougars to back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two seasons with the program after starting as the interim head coach in 2018 He talks about his first love of baseball, how he got thrown into the fire as a young head varsity football coach, setting up a grill off with Greene Central head football coach and former North Carolina A&T football standout Jay Wilson, and many more topics. You can follow coach Ray on Twitter @CoachTRay_ and follow Goldsboro Cougar football @GoldsboroFBall. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, Duplin County Basketball Club coach Joshua Williams joins the show! Williams is a graduate of Wallace-Rose Hill and he talked about his roots, managing a small AAU basketball program in the current times, what student athletes can do to get the right exposure, and plenty of other topics. You can follow coach Williams on Twitter @allaboutthebiz8 and Instagram @allaboutthebiz. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Greene Central head football and track and field coach Jay Wilson! Wilson, an alumnus of Princeton High School and North Carolina A&T, played for the Aggies from 1996-99 and was a part of the MEAC title winning Aggies team in 1999. Wilson talked about his biggest influences in the coaching game, his first experience as a varsity head coach, the first victory of his varsity football career (an 8-6 win over Eastern Wayne with the Rams only points coming on a defensive touchdown), and the three exchange plenty of laughs along the way. You can follow coach Wilson on Twitter @Kal07Que and on Instagram @CountryBoy88. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Vance-Granville Community College assistant Men's basketball coach Lamont Whitaker Sr. to the show! Whitaker talked about his DMV background and the differences between basketball up there and in the Hoop State, how he first got started in coaching and how that led to getting the job at Vance-Granville under former head coach Greg Ackles. Also, Whitaker broke some big news on the show (as you can see by the title of this episode), so you'll definitely want to take a listen! Follow coach Whitaker on Twitter @LWhitaker878. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the new Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome Clayton High School junior basketball standout B.J. Freeman to the show! Freeman is one of the top 2021 prospects in North Carolina and the inaugural WJG Sports Boys Basketball Player of the Year. B.J. talked about how much this year with the Comets helped him grow as a basketball player and person, the success Clayton had during the 2019-20 season, his recruitment process and when he'll make his college decision, representing Selma, NC, and the perspective he gained following the passing of his grandmother and Malik Shepard. You can follow B.J. on Twitter @B_GreatB and on Instagram @BGreat_B. #LLM We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the latest Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome their first student-athlete guest to the show: Eastern Wayne senior basketball and baseball standout Wesley Case. Case is a career 1,000 point scorer for the Warriors and he told a lot of fun stories from his first experience playing varsity football to his friendships with members of the Corinth Holders baseball team. You can follow Wesley on Twitter @case_darin and on Instagram @wesley_baller02. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Kai and Laieke were joined by former Kinston High School, Winston-Salem State and East Carolina basketball player, and founder of Sideline Stories Entertainment, Chuck Jones! We asked Jones about his background, advice to young, aspiring student athletes, lessons in basketball on and off the floor, and how he got into the sports media business among other topics (which included a lot of laughs). You can follow Chuck on all social media platforms @sidestoriesent and check him out Thursday's on The Sports Shop Radio Show with Reese and KMac on WRAL! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Kai and Laieke recap the 2019-20 WJG Sports basketball award winners: coaches, most improved, defensive, and players of the year. There were many tough choices all around, but congratulations to all of the coaches and student athletes that were selected! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas welcome Clayton head girls soccer coach Joseph Mott to the show. We talk embarrassing moments from his playing days, the success of his program since becoming head coach, memorable moments from his team, and much more. You can follow coach Mott on Twitter at @coachjoemott. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas return from a three-week hiatus to discuss everything that's been going on since the Coronavirus Stay At Home order began. We shoutout the student athletes in the area that have recently committed to play a sport and break down how playing at the collegiate level of any sport is important. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas welcome a special guest: new sports editor of the Daily Record and formerly of the Richmond County Daily Journal, Donnell Coley! We talk all this Richmond County and 910, find out what the days without sports have been like, Donnell's start in sports writing, and many other topics. We hope everyone stays safe in this unprecedented time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States and the rest of the World. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas preview the spring sports season and highlight some of the teams to lookout for in 2020. In addition, Kai breaks down the Greater Neuse River 3-A all-conference basketball selections and award winners that caused a little bit of an uproar. Laieke carried most of the show as Kai took an important phone call mid-episode. All that and more on the Just Like Bruddas Podcast! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas breakdown all the regional action from around the state including the wild day at Minges Coliseum, give insight on the ongoing issue of non-traditional 1A schools getting unfair advantages in the eyes of many, look ahead to this weekends state basketball championships, and give the latest information on the upcoming WJG SPORTS CLASSIC. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest episode, the Bruddas celebrate Laieke's 24th birthday, break down the fourth round of the state playoffs, and look ahead to regional championship weekend around the East! Clayton fell to Westover, Farmville Central went on Kinston and won again, Farmville-Kinston girls rematch, the 910 dominance and many more games discussed! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Bruddas breakdown the third round of the basketball state playoffs and look ahead to the highly anticipated fourth round. Farmville Central takes on Kinston in a rematch of their game at the Kinston MLK classic, Clayton travels to Westover, D.H. Conley girls host Jacksonville, Kinston and North Lenoir girls both on the road (Hawks are at Farmville Central). It's sure to be a crazy Tuesday in Eastern North Carolina! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the latest episode, Kai and Laieke break down the second round of the playoffs and look ahead to the excellent rematches that round three will have in store. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, the Bruddas breakdown the NCHSAA state playoff pairings, the controversy that was this past week for South Central basketball, individual wrestling state title winners, and potential late round matchups that would rock the Hoop State. The time for talk is over and every team is now 0-0 again! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode, the Bruddas give their answers on what the ceiling is for the squads that'll take part in the state playoffs starting next week. Kai and Laieke also discuss the Little League Softball World Series coming to Greenville, NC on a five year deal. At the end of the show, Strika gives a tribute to the late Josh Level (hence, the title of this episode). We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports. You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In episode 30, the Bruddas discuss Wayne Country Day's two wins in the state playoffs this past weekend, other highlights from throughout the area and talk about more information on the WJG Sports Classic! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com and for more ENC highlights, subscribe to the Strika'Lites YouTube channel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 29, the Bruddas play the In or Out game on the Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County teams chances of making the state playoffs. In addition, Kai announces a brand new basketball event coming to the area in March! We also want to shoutout all the prospects in the area that completed their signing days this week! As a wise man once said, "you might've heard me on my last effort!" We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back! The Just Like Bruddas Podcast has returned after a one month hiatus. We've made some documentaries over the last month (which you can check out on the Strika'Lites YouTube channel), but Kai and Laieke are back to talk about the last month of basketball in the WJG coverage area. The Bruddas break down all of the conferences that the two of them cover along with some great upcoming matchups over the next couple of weeks. We also talked about the shocking and tragic news story that's impacted the world: the abrupt death of Kobe Bryant and his late daughter, Gigi. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. To purchase photos of the games that Laieke Abebe covers, go to LaiekeAbebe.smugmug.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 27, the Bruddas celebrated the holiday season with croissants and high school basketball tournaments around the Hoop State. Kai highlights the Bunn, John Jacob's, South Johnston, North Johnston, and FCA holiday tournaments and which key matchups he likes the most. We also talk about the potential games that could take place in the WJG coverage area. It's sure to be a big week of hoops in the area, but more importantly, we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas (whoops... Croissantmas) and Happy New Year! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 26, the Bruddas welcomed Washington High School interim head football coach Perry Owens to the show! Owens was the offensive coordinator for the Pam Pack for the past several seasons and 2019 was a big year for his offense. They broke multiple school records in many offensive statistics both team wise and individually. Washington went to the third round of the 2-AA state playoffs where they were upset by a very good Salisbury team one game short of the east regional championship. On the show, he talked about his start in football in Edenton and then at Old Dominion University along with how the West swept all eight football state championships in North Carolina. Owens, Kai, and Laieke had a great conversation on the current situation when it comes to football in ENC, so be sure to check out this jam packed episode! You can follow Perry Owens on Twitter @CoachOwens_FB. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 25, the Bruddas welcomed Prep Hoops NC contributor, Basketball Elite Director of Scouting, Fab 40 camp director and Basketball Elite Prospect Combine founder Charles Clark to the show! Clark is a Fayetteville native who has been in the scouting industry for the last several years and he got his start with Basketball Elite. Kai recapped the highly anticipated Clayton vs. Princeton matchup that took place for the first time since 2002. Laieke and Charles talked about some of the biggest happenings in high school basketball around the Hoop State, how the Fab 40 camp came to be, and the three were unable to recall the great movie Dead Presidents at the end of the recording. You can follow Charles @CHC3, @PrepHoopsNC, and @FAB40ENC, and @ProspectCombine for the latest news and analysis of North Carolina high school basketball. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 24, the Brudda's welcomed Phenom Hoop Report, Hoop State Network, and 247 Pack Pride contributor Miles Masercola. Laieke and Miles recapped the Good Guys vs. Cancer showcase held at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills. Kai asked Miles about what he sees in the perfect high school basketball prospect and the three look ahead to the upcoming John Wall Holiday Invitational in Raleigh. Miles gave his takes on some of the biggest games at the marquee high school basketball tournament in America along with some analysis of Eastern North Carolina's best players. Kai put Miles on with some of the best prospects in the WJG coverage area as well and overall, this episode is one you don't want to miss. You can follow @MascerolaMiles on Twitter, along with @Phenom_Hoops, @TheHoopState, and @PackPride. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 23, the Brudda's welcomed Pitt Community College basketball PA announcer Graham Hill to the show. Per his request, Kai brought the soundboard back out and that was the highlight of the episode. Laieke and Kai asked Graham about his start in sports media, his broadcasting adventures with Neuse News, the historic North Lenoir Hawks 2019 football season, doing commentary for the 8-man state championship game between Arendell Parrott and Grace Christian School, PCC basketball, his visit to Grace Christian School in Raleigh, the Good Guys vs. Cancer showcase, NCHSAA state championship football weekend, and many more topics. You can follow Graham on Twitter @GrahamHill98 and on Instagram @the_insta.graham. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 22, the Brudda's welcomed their first head coach to the show: C.B. Aycock head football coach Steve Brooks. Coach Brooks kept it real on this episode as we talked about the Golden Falcons' 2019 season (they went 7-5 and went to the first round of the state playoffs, the NCHSAA East Regional championships taking place on Friday, and many other topics. Kai asked him the burning question of why Brook hasn't gone back to his roots in Onslow County, the support from the CBA community, and his love for the game of golf. You can follow coach Brooks and Aycock football on Twitter @BrooksCoach and @AycockFootball. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app