Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Drew Hall
High resolution lipoprotein subfraction profiling identifies obesity associated distributional changes in LDL and HDL subfractions and particle ratios
Abstract Obesity is associated with adverse alterations in lipoprotein profiles and increased cardiometabolic risk, yet standard clinical lipid measures provide limited resolution of the underlying lipoprotein structure. Here, we perform a population-level characterisation of the impact of obesity on the high-resolution blood lipoprotein subfraction profile.
Twitter recap: Hall of Fame presence at Sunday's Bengals training camp practice
After Saturday's practice was a bit abbreviated due to weather, the Cincinnati Bengals were back at the practice fields outside of Paycor Stadium as they are officially in game week. With a matchup against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, the team is finally preparing to go up against another team. Head coach Zac Taylor told the media that starters would play some on Thursday night, so that will give us a look at how the depth chart appears, at least at this point in camp.
Indian Land dominant over Copperheads
FORT MILL, SC – The Catawba Ridge Copperheads and Indian Land Warriors faced off on the gridiron in a crucial matchup with the victor gaining a significant leg up in Region 3-5A play. The Warriors emerged with a stifling and opportunistic defense that haunted the Copperheads with two defensive touchdowns in route to a 34-7 win on Friday, Oct. 10. kAmpE 7:CDE 8=2?46 E96 r@AA6C9625D 2AA62C65 D92CA 2?5 4@?7:56?E 4@>:?8 @77 E96:C 3J6 H66<] ~? E96:C 7:CDE A@DD6DD:@? E96J 5C@G6 E96 32== 7C@> E96:C @H?
Jackets struggle against top ranked Central
LANCASTER, S.C. - The Buford Yellow Jackets were swatted by the undefeated Central Eagles football team on Homecoming night. The Yellow Jackets were just the latest victim of a loaded Eagles squad that suited up twice as many players and is ranked No. 1 in 2A falling 56-10 on Friday, Oct. 3. kAm%96 *6==@H y24<6ED 6=64E65 E@ C646:G6 E96 @A6?:?8 <:4<@77 2?5 E96:C 7:CDE 5C:G6 =@@<65 AC@>:D:?8] $6?:@C BF2CE6C324< }@29 rCF>A 4@>A=6E65 2 ah\J2C5 A2DD E@ D6?:@C H:56 C646:G6C r@=6 r2C?6D @?
Win slips away from Yellow Jackets
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Buford Yellow Jackets endured a heartbreaking 36-34 overtime loss to the Great Falls Red Devils at the Hive. Despite jumping out to an early 21-0 lead, the Yellow Jackets’ momentum fizzled quickly, and the Red Devils (2-3) surged ahead and scourged Buford (1-2) in the extra frame on Friday, Sept. 19. kAmpE 7:CDE 8=2?46[ E96 *6==@H y24<6ED’ 4@?7:56?46 2?5 @776?D:G6 AC64:D:@?
Jackets roll McBee to get first win of the season
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Buford Yellow Jackets wowed, entertained and found their identity in a 49-30 victory over the McBee Panthers On Friday, Sep 12, playing on their home field for the first time in the 2025 regular season, the Yellow Jackets scored touchdowns on their first seven consecutive offensive possessions and took command of the night. kAm%96 *6==@H y24<6ED D6E E96 E@?6 :>>65:2E6=J] ~?
Redhawks blanked by West Charlotte
MONROE, N.C. – The Monroe Redhawks ran into a juggernaut known as the West Charlotte Lions in their home opener. In a battle of reigning state champions, the Lions dominated, ending the Redhawks’ 16-game winning streak delivering a 47-0 shutout. Prior to kickoff, Monroe head coach Johnny Sowell was recognized for reaching a career milestone 200th victory on Aug. 22 against Hoke County on the road.
Jackets opens gridiron season with shutout
MARSHVILLE — The Forest Hills Yellow Jackets began their 2025 gridiron story with a 21-0 shutout win over the Salisbury Hornets at home in Marshville. The Hornets sought revenge after the Yellow Jackets beat them in the third round of the 2024 2A state playoffs, but Forest Hills proved once again they were the king bee in the Friday, Aug. 22 rematch. The Yellow Jackets gained momentum on their second possession of the game.
Weddington rolls to the fourth round
WEDDINGTON, N.C. — The Weddington Warriors conquered the Northern Guilford Nighthawks with a swift and thorough 55-0 rout in the third round of the North Carolina Class 4A playoffs. The Warriors have now reached the round of final eight teams standing in every year since 2013 and extended their winning streak to eighteen straight in the process. The Nighthawks came to Weddington on Friday, Nov.
Warriors playoff run begins
WEDDINGTON, N.C. – The Weddington Warriors began their quest for a repeat state championship crown by walloping the A.L. Brown Wonders of Kannapolis, 54-7 in the first round of the 4A playoffs. The Wonders (5-6) did just enough during the regular season to earn a playoff berth, but they did not fare well against upper tier competition. As a result, they drew the highly ranked Warriors (10-0) in the first round and paid the price in the Nov. 15 game.
Spartans break hex against Pirates
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. – The Sun Valley Spartans extinguished the five-year football hex cast by the Porter Ridge Pirates by harnessing a 28-14 win on the road. The Spartans emerged the victor on Friday, Nov. 1 spoiling the Pirates senior night celebration and rightsized the ship following four consecutive losses against the Pirates all by 17-points or more. “That’s another huge hump for us to get over,” said Sun Valley head coach Ryan Smith. “It’s just a true rivalry.
Buford in logjam for a playoff spot
CHERAW, S.C. ā The Buford Yellow Jackets football team traveled an hour east to take the field against the Cheraw Braves with a vision of an upset victory. Instead, the Yellow Jackets returned home disappointed, losing 38-14 on Friday, Oct. 25 at Meiklejohn Field. kAm%96 qC2G6D 6DE23=:D965 5@>:?2?46 62C=J 2?5 D9@H65 H9J E96J D:E 2=@?6 2E E96 E@A @7 E96 #68:@? c\apk^Am kAm%96 qC2G6D D4@C65 7:CDE @? 2 b\J2C5 E@F495@H? CF? 3J D6?:@C r2> |4r=6?5@? :? E96 7:CDE BF2CE6C E@ 8@ FA f\_] x?
Warriors struggle to keep up with Clover
CLOVER, S.C. – The Indian Land Warriors could not keep pace with the Clover Blue Eagles succumbing 21-7 on the road at Clover Memorial Stadium. The Warriors were able to shift momentum in the second half, but a few missed opportunities were too much to overcome against a strong Clover football team on Friday, Oct. 18. kAmu@C E96 D64@?5 4@?D64FE:G6 H66<[ E96 (2CC:@CD[ ?@H c\c @G6C2==[ 76== 369:?5 `c\_ 2E 92=7E:>6 2?5 4@F=5 @?=J >FDE6C 2 D:?8=6 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C E@F495@H? :?
Bruins batter Blue Devils to grab win
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Lancaster Bruins defeated the Dreher Blue Devils 42-33 in a back-and-forth battle Oct. 11 at Lancaster Memorial Stadium. The Bruins captured the all-important Region 3-4A win and in the process vaulted the Blue Devils in the standings. kAm%96 qCF:?D 2?DH6C65 2? 62C=J q=F6 s6G:=D E@F495@H? H:E9 2 962GJ 5@D6 @7 ;F?:@C #y qC@H?] $E2CE:?8 @? E96 qCF:?D @H? b_\J2C5 =:?6[ qC@H? C2? D:I E:>6D H:E9 9:D 7:?2= 42CCJ 6?5:?8 FA :?
Weddington rolls to win over Pirates
WEDDINGTON, N.C. – The Weddington Warriors returned to the gridiron with a dominant performance and secured a 49-0 conference victory at home over the Porter Ridge Pirates. On the heels of a 20-day hiatus without seeing game action, a fresh and rejuvenated Warriors squad showed no signs of rust in a convincing home victory on Thursday, Oct. 10. Porter Ridge won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half. Junior Kelson Tate made the Pirates pay.
Spartans edge Cuthbertson
MONROE, N.C. – The Sun Valley Spartans edged out a 14-13 win in front of a grateful homecoming crowd versus the Cuthbertson Cavaliers. The Spartans, now 6-1 overall, coming off just three days of full rest, picked up their second win against a Southern Carolina Conference foe within five days on Friday, Oct. 4. Cuthbertson dropped to 4-2 and 0-1 in the conference. “It was rough,” said Spartans head coach Ryan Smith. “It was a tough short week.
Buford rallies for key region win
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Buford Yellow Jackets found a will, a way, and big plays in a roller-coaster 41-36 come from behind home victory over the North Central Knights. The game was played on Saturday Sep 28 due to Tropical Storm Helene, but Buford never missed a beat as they improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in Region 5-2A. kAmyF?:@C |2CG:? #2?5@=A9 >256 2 DE2E6>6?E 7@C E96 *6==@H y24<6ED @? E96 7:CDE A=2J @7 E96 82>6 3J 7:?5:?8 2? @A6?:?8 @? E96 D:56=:?6 2?5 CF??:?8 :? 7@C 2 ed\J2C5 E@F495@H?
Warriors fight off Bulldogs bite
MATTHEWS, N.C. – The Weddington Warriors relied on a powerful start and resilient defense to hold on and defeat the Butler Bulldogs 27-19 at home. As much as the Warriors dominated the first half, the Bulldogs dominated the second in the Friday, Sept. 13 game. What at first glance appeared to be a blowout quickly morphed into a nail-biting collision of wills. Weddington is now 4-0 on the season. Receiving the ball first, the Warriors marched straight down the field on a 10-play, 67-yard drive.
Cavs move to 3-0 with rally after early hiccup
WAXHAW, N.C. – The Cuthbertson Cavaliers are 3-0 for the second consecutive year under head coach Duke Howell’s tutelage. Despite falling behind early to the visiting South Mecklenburg Sabres, the Cavaliers defense pitched a shutout the rest of the way and pounded out a convincing 24-8 win Friday Sep 6. The Sabres received the opening kickoff and scored on the second play of the game. Junior quarterback Carter Gillis hit tight end Quinn Rucker in stride for 64-yard touchdown connection.
Buford game ruled no contest due to storms
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Buford Yellow Jackets welcomed the Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders in for a much-anticipated football matchup that disappointingly morphed into a brief visit. A warm slightly overcast evening disguised itself as a pleasant night for football on Friday, Aug. 30 until storms rolled through. kAmz:4<:?8 @77 E@ DE2CE E96 82>6[ E96 *6==@H y24<6ED :>A=6>6?E65 D@>6 C2KK=6\52KK=6 @? DA64:2= E62>D] $6?:@C <:4<6C r9C:DE:2? vC:77:? D<:65 2?
Yellow Jackets swarm Spartans in season opener
LANCASTER, S.C. – The Buford Yellow Jackets opened their 2024 football campaign by sailing to a 27-0 win over the South Carolina Spartans in front of a packed home crowd. The Yellow Jackets asserted dominance by scoring touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and controlled the contest from start to finish with their season opener Friday, Aug. 23. They had success in all phases of the game, averaging over eight yards per rush on offense, while forcing four turnovers on defense.
Mapping of specialized metabolite terms onto a plant phylogeny using text mining and large language models
INTRODUCTION Plants synthesize a vast array of chemical compounds that are essential for their own physiological processes and adaptation to the ecological niches they inhabit. These plant natural products also serve as vital nutrients, flavors, antioxidants, and neurotransmitters for other organisms.
Phylochemical mapping of natural products onto the plant tree of life using text mining and large language models.
Abstract Plants produce a staggering array of chemicals that are the basis for organismal function and diversity and also provide essential human nutrients and medicine. However, it is poorly defined how these compounds have evolved and are distributed across the diverse lineages of the plant kingdom, hindering a systematic view and understanding of plant chemical diversity.
A comprehensive guide to managing underperformance
One of the hardest and most draining parts of being a Manager is when you need to navigate underperformance on your team. For busy Managers there is always this temptation to avoid dealing with underperformance when the individual is “close” to meeting expectations. Avoiding those hard situations is one of the reasons so many have experienced a year’s worth of “you’re doing great, keep it up!” only to be given an average or below average rating.
Lions sprint past Buford
The Buford Yellow Jackets boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball squads fell to the Lewisville Lions at home. The Lady Yellow Jackets had a strong start but could not harness the momentum of an early lead and lost by a 33-16 final score on Friday, Dec. 8. The boys’ team had a rough outing on the road versus the Lions in their season opener, but produced a much-improved showing in a physical rematch, ultimately falling 60-43.
Vols finish region undefeated beating rival Yellow Jackets
The Andrew Jackson Volunteers bulldozed their way to a 59-6 thumping of the Buford Yellow Jackets on a record-setting night in Kershaw. For the second consecutive season, the Volunteers finished with a perfect 5-0 record in Region 5-2A competition and will advance into postseason play after the Friday, Oct. 27, win. The Volunteers, who improved to 7-3 overall, got off to a scorching-orange start that could not have gone any better if it was scripted.
Sturdy defensive effort not enough for Buford football team
The Buford Yellow Jackets lost to the Cheraw Braves, 25-7, despite a sturdy defensive effort in their final home game of the season. Both teams played out to a largely scoreless draw in the first half in a game moved up to Thursday, Oct. 19, due to expected rain on Friday. It wasn’t until Braves quarterback Aiden Nolan threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Dwight Harrington with less than two minutes left in the second quarter that the scoring drought broke.
Buford struggles to hold off Rams
CHESTERFIELD — The Buford Yellow Jackets and Chesterfield Rams Region V game went into the final quarter Friday, Oct. 13, without a decisive winner. The Jackets held a 7-6 halftime lead and were deadlocked 14-14 at the end of the third quarter. In a frustrating fourth quarter, things unraveled for the Jackets, ending with a flustering 34-21 loss. Buford High School is 1-7 on the season and 0-3 in region play.
North Central tops Yellow Jackets, 40-15
KERSHAW — The Buford Yellow Jackets fell to the North Central Knights' crusade on the road, 40-15, in Kershaw County. The pilgrimage south was not kind to the Yellow Jackets in their attempt to spoil the Knights’ homecoming Friday, Oct. 7. Buford, which fell to 1-6, had hopes of taking advantage of the Knights' kicking game. Short and misdirected kickoffs from the Knights translated into consistently good field position for the Yellow Jackets.
Buford Yellow Jackets come up short against Eagles
The Buford Yellow Jackets were on the short end of a Region V encounter against the Central Eagles, falling 33-24. Before a packed homecoming crowd, Buford High School persevered through a 20-point deficit, ultimately falling in the Friday, Sept. 29, game. The Achilles’ heel for Buford, which dropped to 1-5 overall, was giving up the big play.
Buford blanked to wrap up non-region play
The Buford High School Yellow Jackets struggled to administer an offensive threat and fell at home, 24-0, to a very strong Cross High School football team. The Yellow Jackets, 1-4, failed to capitalize on a strong defensive performance in the Friday, Sept. 22, game. The Cross Trojans are accustomed to putting large numbers on the scoreboard, averaging 39 points per game this season.
Jackets rout Spartans for first season win
The Buford Yellow Jackets celebrated their first win of the season by cruising to a 49-0 win over the South Carolina Spartans. In front of a jubilant home crowd on Friday, Sept. 8, the Yellow Jackets, now 1-3, put together a complete team effort on offense, defense and special teams to usher in optimism as they head into their bye week. “It’s a good feeling, finally, man,” said Buford first-year head coach Joe Watson, following his first victory and player-initiated Gatorade bath. “We’ve been close.
Warriors win on near last-second field goal
The Indian Land Warriors triumphed over the Palisades Pumas, 27-26, in a back-and-forth battle not decided until the games’ final drama-filled final seconds. Freshman kicker Brody Bishop converted on a 30-yard field goal with just 3.2 seconds remaining, propelling the Warriors to their second straight victory by a single point on Friday, Sept. 1. “I really was just kind of praying,” Bishop said.
Lewisville wins big over Yellow Jackets
RICHBURG — The Lewisville High School Lions roared past the Buford Yellow Jackets, 49-0, in a last-minute schedule change. The Yellow Jackets originally planned to face the McBee Panthers on the road Friday, Aug. 25. However, illness within the Panthers football team forced McBee to cancel, unable to compete.
Blacksburg stings Buford in surprising opener
The Buford Yellow Jackets were stung, 42-15, by the Blacksburg Wildcats in a disappointing debut to the 2023 football season. Expectations were high for Buford High School, in its season opener Friday, Aug. 19. The Yellow Jackets dominated their season opening contest against the Wildcats in 2022, as they headed to an 8-3 record, including a playoff berth.
Sample Preconcentration through Airjet-Induced Liquid Phase Enrichment
Sample Preconcentration through Airjet-Induced Liquid Phase Enrichment Sample preparation is essential for nucleic acid assays, affecting their sensitivity and reliability. However, this process often results in a significant loss or dilution of the analyte, which becomes a bottleneck that limits downstream assay performance, particularly for assays that accept a limited input sample volume.
Chronic Headaches and Chronic Migraines Are Often Caused By a Prior Neck Injury - Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine
By Dr. Drew Hall The head neck junction is one of the most complex biomechanical regions of the body. We have all heard the phrase “structure dictates function”. This phrase intimates that structural abnormalities in the spine can have a negative effect on the normal function of the body, especially in the upper cervical spine.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic – A Promising Approach for Migraine Relief - Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine
By Dr. Drew Hall Migraines are debilitating headaches that affect millions of people worldwide, causing significant pain, discomfort, and disruptions in daily life. While various treatment options exist, one alternative approach that has gained attention is upper cervical chiropractic. This specialized branch of chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the upper cervical spine, emphasizing the crucial role it plays in overall health and well-being.
Ménière’s Disease
Tinnitus, Vertigo, Brain Fog, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Your Neck! By Dr. Drew Hall The upper cervical spine is the most complex structural and functional area of the body. The brainstem located inside of the top two bones of the neck controls most functions in the body that we do not consciously control: balance, digestion, muscle tone regulation, blood pressure, heart function, and lung function just to name a few.
Troup County 14-Point Buck Tops 160-Inch Mark
Some hunters get lucky and kill a deer of a lifetime in a few sits. Other folks have to work for them. Terry Stuart, of West Point, has been deer hunting for 38 years. It’s safe to say that he has put in the work. This season, Terry killed the buck of a lifetime. If you asked him how he did it, he’d tell you, “Spend time in the woods.
SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC NECK PAIN?
Sarasota Upper Cervical Can Help! By Dr. Drew Hall Neck pain affects 25 percent of the US population. Neck pain affects work performance, reduces the enjoyment of life, and limits activities that bring people joy. In our Sarasota Upper Cervical Clinic neck pain is the number one condition that walks through our doors. Prior to opening in Sarasota, our offices in Los Angeles helped over 12,000 patients regain their health through precision upper cervical corrections.
Direct low field J-edited diffusional proton NMR spectroscopic measurement of COVID-19 inflammatory biomarkers in human serum
Direct low field J-edited diffusional proton NMR spectroscopic measurement of COVID-19 inflammatory biomarkers in human serum† Philipp Nitschke,*a Samantha Lodge, a Drew Hall,a Hartmut Schaefer,b Manfred Spraul,b Nieves Embade,c Oscar Millet,c Elaine Holmes,ad Julien Wist *ae and Jeremy K.
Chronic Headaches and Chronic Migraines Are Often Caused By a Prior Neck Injury - Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine
By Dr. Drew Hall The head neck junction is one of the most complex biomechanical regions of the body. We have all heard the phrase “structure dictates function”. This phrase intimates that structural abnormalities in the spine can have a negative effect on the normal function of the body, especially in the upper cervical spine.
Let Me Introduce Myself to You and Explain Why I Practice the Blair Upper Cervical Technique!
By Dr. Drew Hall My life path was made quite simple. In 1991 I suffered a neck injury. After baseball practice, a friend and I partook in a friendly wrestling match. I was losing and found myself upside down. In an instant, my life would change forever. I was accidentally dropped upside down on my head. I heard a loud crunch in my neck upon impact. Afterward, I rolled over and had no pain and no paralysis. I thought I escaped injury and went on with life.
Natural Solution for Vertigo Sufferers Here in Sarasota - Southwest Florida's Health and Wellness Magazine
By Dr. Drew Hall Vertigo is the second most common condition why patients visit a doctor. Most who suffer, end up at their primary care physician, are told it’s their inner ear and if it persists are referred out to a HEENT (head ears eyes throat) doctor. The patient is usually run through a battery of tests and diagnosed with BPPV, Meniere’s disease, vestibular labyrinthitis, or cervicogenic vertigo.
Stone Bridge pounds North Stafford to earn trip to Class 5 state final
The Stone Bridge Bulldogs pounded their way to a 44-15 victory over the North Stafford Wolverines in the Virginia Class 5 state football semifinals Saturday afternoon in Ashburn. Led by strong performances from senior linebacker Mikail Kamara and senior running back Jared Cole, the host Bulldogs defeated the Wolverines for the second consecutive year in the semifinals to punch their ticket for the state championship game.
Stone Bridge runs away from Woodgrove in second half to claim Region 5C crown
The top-seeded Stone Bridge Bulldogs bulldozed their way through the Region 5C championship game with a 57-15 win over the No. 2 seed Woodgrove Wolverines Friday afternoon in Ashburn. Leading 22-15 at halftime, the Bulldogs (11-1) played a near-perfect second half, distancing themselves from the Wolverines (7-5) by scoring 35 unanswered points. Stone Bridge advances to host a Virginia High School League Class 5 state semifinal game Dec.
Woodgrove hitting stride at right time, defeats Briar Woods in Region 5C semifinals
The Woodgrove Wolverines assembled and avenged their way to a convincing 33-21 home win over the Briar Woods Falcons in a Region 5C semifinal game Friday in Purcellville. The No. 2 seed Wolverines (7-4) advance to take on No. 1 seed Stone Bridge (10-1) on the road in the Region 5C championship game. Stone Bridge defeated Potomac Falls 27-6 in the regional semifinals.
Potomac Falls earns 'great team win' over Riverside in playoff opener
The Potomac Falls Panthers advanced in the Region 5C football playoffs, earning a hard fought 14-7 victory over the host Riverside Rams on a cold Friday night in Leesburg. The win was redeeming for the Panthers after dropping their regular season matchup versus the Rams by six points in late September. It was also the first playoff victory for Potomac Falls since the 2016 season. “We have a lot of character,” Potomac Falls head coach Paul Barnes said. “Our seniors stepped up played really well.
Briar Woods continues its rise with shutout win over Woodgrove
The Briar Woods Falcons produced one of their most complete games in recent seasons Friday night, shutting out the host Woodgrove Wolverines 28-0 in a Class 5 Potomac District match-up in Purcellville. The soaring Falcons (4-2) have already eclipsed their win total in each of the previous two seasons. Briar Woods won three games in 2018 and has just two wins in 2017. “For the past three years, we’ve had some down times,” Briar Woods junior quarterback Christian Greene said.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Drew
Contact Drew, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack