Broughton in the Final Four

Broughton High Cheerleaders (Photo by Greg Mintel.) *

In the first game of the 4A High School Boys' Basketball Regionals in Fayetteville on Tuesday night the Broughton team beat Hillside 65 to 49. Here are some pics of the game. 

Zach after being introduced at the start of the game. (Photo Greg Mintel.)

Two points for Chase. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

James sinking two. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Our special No. 4, Devonte'. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

The coaches and bench. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Zach defending and trying not to foul. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Zach played a great game. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

The faces of defeat. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Another good game for Broughton.  They've made the Final Four. The game to determine Eastern NC Champions will be played on Saturday in Fayetteville.

*All photos by Greg Mintel of the Raleigh News and Observer. 

Broughton High in Elite Eight of 4A High School Basketball

Great support from the Broughton students. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)*

With a comeback in the last quarter, the Broughton High Boys' Basketball Team moved into the regional finals of the State 4A playoffs by defeating, Apex (50 to 42) on Friday night.

Devonte' Graham, the star player, goes up for a layup.Devonte' has signed with Appalachian.  (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

James Hemphill shoots a free throw. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

The students "salute" when James shoots a free throw.  James has signed with Navy.  (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Cameron Gottfried hit several 3-pointers.  (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Coach Ferrell. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Grandson Zach Palmer playing defense. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

Grandson Zach Palmer shooting a 3-pointer. (Photo by Greg Mintel.)

It was an exciting game!  Good luck to the Caps in Fayetteville next week in the Regionals.

*All photos by Greg Mintel of the News and Observer.  

Broughton Boys Cap 8 Tournament Champs 2013

Broughton scored one more to make it 67 to 58.

On Friday night the Broughton High School Boys Basketball team defeated Leesville to win the Cap 8 Tournament.  I'm an avid fan of this team and have been for four years.  My grandson Zach, a senior, is on the team.

My grandson, Zach, number 20. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Brickhouse or "Brick" as we call him. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Cam Gottfried shoots a 3-pointer. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Chase Johnson. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Devonte, our star player, has signed with Appalachian State. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Coach Ferrell. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O )

James Hemphill has signed with Navy. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Zach goes for a 3 pointer. (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

Zach's friends made Zach "face masks". (Photo by Greg Mintel, N & O)

A proud GrandPat with grandson Zach. (Photo by Claire Salisbury)

GrandPat between Devonte's step-dad (left) and Jamie's dad  We three always together behind the bench. (Photo from the N & O, Greg Mintel.)

I'm looking forward to the state playoffs. I'll be right there behind the bench.