Mike Duprez

Mike Duprez

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.

Havelock and Jacksonville will battle in Class AAA East semifinal action, but who will win?
North Carolina

Predicting the winners of the fourth round of the North Carolina high school football playoffs

See who High School On SI predicts will survive and advance in the NCHSAA football state playoffs.

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Undefeated Dutch Fork had its closest game in its season-opener against Spartanburg. The two South Carolina powers will square off again this week in a SCHSL Class AAAAA Upper State Semifinal game.
South Carolina

South Carolina High School Football Semifinal Predictions: Matchups, Players to Watch, and Game Insights

Explore South Carolina high school football semifinal predictions. Dive into key matchups like Dutch Fork vs. Spartanburg, Sumter vs. Summerville, and Westside vs. South Pointe as teams battle for SCHSL titles.

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J.H. Rose, despite a 2-8 regular season, has caught fire in the NCHSAA state playoffs. The Ramparts picked up there third straight playoff upset, taking down Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, 36-7.
North Carolina

NCHSAA Playoffs: J.H. Rose Makes History, Hickory Sets Records, and West Charlotte Shocks Top-Seeded Erwin

Five Takeaways from Round 3 of North Carolina High School Football Playoffs as Underdogs and Champions Shine

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In one of the most impressive performances in South Carolina high school football playoff history, South Pointe's Mason Pickett-Hicks rushed for 485 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-35 win over Daniel in the SCHSL Class AAAA playoffs.
South Carolina

South Carolina High School Playoffs: Mason Pickett-Hicks Shines with Historic Night as Top Teams Dominate

South Pointe’s Star RB Leads Five Key Takeaways from a Thrilling Round 3 of the SCHSL State Playoffs

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Hammond's Andrew Turner lifted his team to another state championship with game-winning touchdown pass in the SCISA state title game
South Carolina

Vote: Who should be the South Carolina high school football Player of the Week? (11/26/2024)

The South Carolina High School League state playoffs have gone through two rounds and SCISA crowned state champions.  There was an abundance of standout perform

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Scotland's Tyjurian White rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Scots to an upset victory over Terry Sanford.
North Carolina

Vote: Who should be the North Carolina high school football Player of the Week? (11/26/2024)

Here are 10 players for your voting consideration.

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South Florence has leapt into the Top 25 South Carolina High School Football Rankings, at No. 25, after last week's  56-28 romp over Hilton Head Island in the Class AAAA state playoffs
South Carolina

Top 25 South Carolina High School Football Rankings (11/25/2024)

Most of the states's Top 25 mover forward in the SCHSL playoffs; James Iland and South Florence claims spots in this week's rankings,

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Hoggard will battle Millbrook in a match-up of two Class 4-A 11-1 teams. Who did we predict as the winner?
North Carolina

Predicting the winners of the third round of the North Carolina high school football playoffs

See who High School On SI thinks will move on to the next round

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Among the surprises expected by High School On SI in the third round of the South Carolina High School football playoffs is a victory by South Pointe over Daniel.
South Carolina

Predicting the winners of the third round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs

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Hammond football celebrates its 8th consecutive SCISA football state championship after its 28-21 victory over Porter-Gaud.
South Carolina

Hammond adds to its dynasty; 5 Takeaways from this week's South Carolina high school football playoffs

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East Rutherford running back Brandon Pinkerton rushed for 222 yards in two touchdowns in helping the Cavaliers knocking Reidsville, 27-26, in the NCHSAA state playoffs.
North Carolina

Reidsville out in a shocker; 5 Takeaways from this week's North Carolina high school football playoffs

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The Hammond Skyhawks will play for their second straight SCISA football state championship, Friday night, in a rematch of last year's title game against Porter-Gaud.
South Carolina

Hammond, Porter-Gaud set for a rematch for SCISA state title

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