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 [email protected].

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!

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 [email protected]. 

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!

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 [email protected].

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!

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 [email protected].

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!

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 [email protected].

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!

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 [email protected].

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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 [email protected].

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.