HARD IN THE PAINT: Bunker Hill center Damireona Burch exudes confidence, passion in career-best basketball season

CLAREMONT, N.C. — One’s passion and drive to be great in a particular area can sometimes supersede that of just natural talent. Talent is often warranted, but the ability to excel could be limited if an individual does not have the desire to grow in his or her craft. Bunker Hill High School senior Damireona … Continue reading HARD IN THE PAINT: Bunker Hill center Damireona Burch exudes confidence, passion in career-best basketball season →

Bunker Hill junior running back Jason Willis Jr. has impressive campaign in 2022 despite injury; he looks to showcase full talent in third year

CLAREMONT, N.C. — When one steps out onto a field or court, he or she prepares for the possibility that an injury can occur. It is up to that individual to let that setback define them or not. Bunker Hill junior running back Jason Willis Jr. chose not to let a hiccup be the deciding … Continue reading Bunker Hill junior running back Jason Willis Jr. has impressive campaign in 2022 despite injury; he looks to showcase full talent in third year →

BALLER BESTIES FOR LIFE: Bunker Hill grads Faith Isenhour and Olivia Ellis’ shared basketball journey blossomed friendship on and off court

CLAREMONT, NC — Going through life may, at times, be a challenge, but if a person should find at least one close friend it can make it all worthwhile. Meeting that individual happens in different ways whether it’s through school activities or clubs, social outings and even sports. In Bunker Hill High graduates Faith Isenhour … Continue reading BALLER BESTIES FOR LIFE: Bunker Hill grads Faith Isenhour and Olivia Ellis’ shared basketball journey blossomed friendship on and off court →

2020-21 PREP BASKETBALL 2A ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS: Lady Bears senior Addie Wray earns 2nd-straight NFAC POTY honors; Lady Red Devils sophomore Cassidy Geddes collects 1st SFAC POTY award

NEWTON, NC - The 2020-21 prep basketball conference awards from the South Fork 2A and Northwestern Foothills 2A Conferences were recently released. For the Northwestern Foothills 2A Conference, Bunker Hill senior point guard Addie Wray was named the Girls Conference Player of the Year (her second-straight POTY nod). Wray and company finished this season as … Continue reading 2020-21 PREP BASKETBALL 2A ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS: Lady Bears senior Addie Wray earns 2nd-straight NFAC POTY honors; Lady Red Devils sophomore Cassidy Geddes collects 1st SFAC POTY award →

SISTERLY BOND: Bunker Hill senior pitcher Payton Bryant shares softball journey with younger sister Camryn Bryant

CLAREMONT, NC - Growing up is a tough feat for anybody. Maneuvering through life is a challenge – even in the world of sports – especially if one’s alone during the journey. Fortunately for Bunker Hill senior Payton Bryant and junior Camryn “Cami” Bryant, they have been able to experience the trials and tribulations of … Continue reading SISTERLY BOND: Bunker Hill senior pitcher Payton Bryant shares softball journey with younger sister Camryn Bryant →

GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season

CLAREMONT, NC - When it comes to sports, believing in oneself is only half the battle. It takes a really special individual to take that belief, along with the combined natural talent, and achieve great things in one’s athletic career. For Bunker Hill junior Addison “Addie” Wray, her passion for basketball has only enhanced over … Continue reading GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season →