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Mike Duprez

Mike Duprez

Joined: Aug 8, 2022

Mike Duprez became a freelance sports journalist for Scorebooklive.com several months after retiring from the newspaper business.A native of Oakland, California, Duprez moved around as a child due to his father’s service in the United States Marine Corps. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981.Duprez, who lives in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, had 30 years of experience in newspapers as well as other endeavors before retiring at the end of 2021. He covers stories in both North Carolina and South Carolina for Scorebooklive.com.

Aiden Harris, a 4-star defensive lineman, celebrates as Weddington turned back Butler, 24-19, Friday night in North Carolina.
North Carolina

Vote: Who is The Top Returning High School Defensive Lineman in North Carolina in 2025?

Here are 15 pass rushers who will bring the pressure this fall.

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Woodruff High junior Kam Taylor (7) gets up after a catch near Powdersville High senior Jacob Matocha (19) during the first quarter of State Class 3A football playoffs at Powdersville High School in Greenville, S.C. Friday, November 22, 2024.
South Carolina

Vote: Who is the Top Returning High School Tight End in South Carolina in 2025?

Summer workouts and 7-on-7 scrimmages are well under way as teams prepare for the 2025 season. It’s still early but let’s see who you think is the top returning

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Jaxon Dollar, 2027 tight end from East Lincoln High in Denver, N.C. in a receiver drill during the 2025 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson, S.C. Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
North Carolina

Vote: Who Is the Top Returning High School Tight End in North Carolina in 2025?

Summer workouts and 7-on-7 scrimmages are well under way as teams prepare for the 2025 season. It’s still early but let’s see who you think is the top returning

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Erwin’s Lawson Reynolds runs for a touchdown in the game against West Henderson, September 12, 2024.
North Carolina

Vote: Who Is the Top Returning High School Wide Receiver in North Carolina in 2025?

Here are 15 nominees for your voting consideration.

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Belton-Honea Path (13-1) vs. Oceanside Collegiate (10-3) for the AAA high school football championships. The game was played at South Carolina State's Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Dec. 14, 2024. Belton-Honea Path High sophomore Tajeh Watson-Martin (5) with the ball.
South Carolina

Vote: Who is the Top Returning High School Football Wide Receiver in South Carolina in 2025?

With off-season workouts and conditioning underway, training camp is not far away, as we take a look at some of the top returning wide receivers in the Palmetto State ahead of the 2025 high school football season.

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Cameron Clem carries the ball in the game at Mountain heritage, December 6, 2024.
North Carolina

Vote: Who Is the Top Returning High School Running Back in North Carolina?

These 15 standout rushers are already turning heads in summer workouts. Cast your vote before the July 6 deadline.

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Mountain View Preparatory junior Jaylen McGill (2) runs against Woodruff High during the first quarter at Newberry College Bailey Memorial Stadium in Newberry, S.C. Friday, October 18, 2024.
South Carolina

Vote: Who is the top returning high school running back in South Carolina?

Here are 15 nominees for your voting consideration.

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After an 8-3 2024 season, the Charlotte Latin Hawks are ready to tackle their 2025 schedule.
North Carolina

Charlotte Latin Sets 2025 Football Schedule

The Hawks open their 2025 campaign on Aug. 22 at Mitchell.

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Gibbon's # 3 Gannon Jones takes off for a first down as Hoggard took on Gibbons Friday Dec. 6, 2024 in the Round 4 of 2024 NCHSAA playoff in Raleigh, N.C. Hoggard lost 35-0. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
North Carolina

Vote: Who Is the Top Returning High School Quarterback in North Carolina?

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Hoggard's defense swarms the runner as Hoggard took on Gibbons Friday Dec. 6, 2024 in the Round 4 of 2024 NCHSAA playoff in Raleigh, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS
North Carolina

Hoggard sets 2025 football schedule

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Dec 6, 2024; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; South Florence quarterback Messiah Jackson (7) runs the ball during the North Augusta and South Florence AAAA high school football semifinal. South Florence won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK
South Carolina

Vote: Who is the top returning high school quarterback in South Carolina in 2025?

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Greenville High junior Banks Bouton (8) runs near Riverside High junior Somad Eaddy (3) during the second quarter of South Carolina High School 5A playoffs in Greer, S.C. Friday, November 15, 2024.
South Carolina

QB Banks Bouton Transfers to Gaffney After Stops at Greenville and Walton

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