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 [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 21, the Brudda's welcomed Jay Anderson from Bucket Reel, Big Shots, and Prep Hoops NC. Jay talked about his start at Virginia Tech as a basketball manager, his move to North Carolina and everything in between. Jay also broke down some of the Hoop States best players on the show and the trio talked about what the best attribute of a college prospect should be. There were laughs and serious moments, so we suggest you check this one out! You can follow Jay @HereGoJayAgain on Twitter and Instagram, @BucketReel for great highlights, @BigShotsNation and @PrepHoopsNC for great high school basketball coverage,  and Jay's podcast: the Podcast of Versatility @versatilitypod with new co-host Chris Myatt (@groadbball).

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 the newest episode of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcomed an actual set of brothers onto the show: Tre and Jai Cordon. Under the entity HoopFarm Mixtapez, Tre is one of the best videographers in the southeast part of the country. Kai and Laieke discussed some of the Cordon's favorite basketball memories, the Greater Than basketball camp at Washington County, state championship contenders for every high school basketball classification, favorite videography moments, and which brother is the better hooper. You can follow Tre on Twitter @hoopfarm and on Instagram @hfmixtapez. No Bricks In This House.

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_ or @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 the newest episode of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas went LIVE for the first time in the history of the show. Kai and Laieke were on site at Princeton High School ahead of the huge rivalry game between the Bulldogs and the Rosewood Eagles. The Carolina 1-A conference championship will be on the line when Robert Britt the Eagles (9-1) travel down US HWY. 70 to take on Travis Gaster and the undefeated Bulldogs (9-0). We welcomed Andrew Stevens and Averil Williams from WBGR (98.3 FM on your radio dial) to talk about this contest and all of the other games taking place in Wayne County. We interviewed them and they interviewed us making for what was an excellent show! You can follow them @wgbrgmeoftheweek and listen to their call of the Princeton-Rosewood game on 98.3 FM and streaming live on GoldsboroDailyNews.com.

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_ or @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 the newest episode of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast, the Bruddas welcome former AP, Fayetteville Observer, Kinston Free Press and Neuse News high school sports writer (and legend) Junious Smith III. We talked with Junious about his departure from Neuse News, more on his background, Arendell Parrott winning two state titles in one day, Kinston basketball legends and Junious' favorite moments in Lenoir County, and the official start of high school basketball in the Hoop State! You can follow Junious Smith III on Twitter @JuniousSmithIII.

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_ or @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.

The Bruddas talk with News & Observer sports writer extraordinaire (and Elizabeth City State legend) Jonas Pope IV. We talked about the rise of Cleveland super sophomore running back Omarion Hampton, the matchup between Cleveland and Clayton, Goldsboro, NC native Coby White making his NBA debut this week, car problems on the trail, Jonas' background, and of course, Jonas following J. Mike Blake yet again (hence the name of the title of this podcast). You can follow Jonas Pope IV on Twitter @JEPopeIV and N&O preps @PrepsNow.

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_ or @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.

The Bruddas talk with High School OT reporter J. Mike Blake. We talked with J. Mike about the expansion of HSOT to Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and all surrounding area. We also talked upcoming realignment that could include reclassification, if struggling football programs should go the Spring Creek route of independence, and more on Jones Senior folding their program for the season. J. Mike is also a teacher at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh and came to Goldsboro straight from proctoring the PSAT! You can follow him and HSOT on Twitter @JMBPreps and @highschoolot.

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_ or @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.

The Bruddas talk with Daily Reflector high school sports beat writer Jake Keator. We asked Jake about his favorite memories of Johnston County sports (mainly Clayton High School moments because he's an alumnus), the upcoming rivalry football game between the Rose Rampants and the Conley Vikings. We also talked about the WJG Sports game of the week, Strika's game of the week, Jones Senior forfeiting the rest of their football season, and standout squads from volleyball and boys soccer. 

You can follow Jake Keator on Twitter @JakeKeatorDR and @DRPreps for coverage of the Daily Reflector high school sports teams. (PSA: don't be late next time, Laieke)

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_ or @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.

The Bruddas sit down with Goldsboro News Argus Sports Editor Avi Smolka.  During the episode we talk about how Avi got here, how he has dual  citizenship, and lots of football. You can follow Avi on Twitter at @HeadyDocs and News-Argus Sports @NewsArgusSports.

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_ or @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.

In this weeks episode, the Bruddas talk about the adjusted MaxPreps rankings that just came out in the past week. A lot of Eastern NC squads are looking good, some not so good, and some on the bubble. We're now halfway through the high school football season (PLEASE SLOW DOWN, FOOTBALL 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 [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_ or @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.