Purcell High School’s 2024 Basketball Homecoming will be held at The Reimer Center Friday at 6 p.m.

After the coronation, the Dragons will host Lexington with the boys game played first at 6:30 p.m. followed by the girls game.

This year’s queen candidates are senior basketball players Jenna Avery and Alyssa Thompson.

The senior king candidate is Kylen DeFreeze and the junior escort is Brayden Tharp.

Avery is the daughter of Jason and Tara Avery. She has a brother Jaron. Jenna is a member of STUCO, NHS, FCA, the track and basketball teams. She is a state qualifier in track. After high school, she plans to attend college for nursing and play basketball.

Thompson is the daughter of Barry and Kim Thompson. She has a brother, Alec. She is an NHS and STUCO officer and a member of the basketball team. Thompson was the December student of the Month. After high school, she plans to attend ECU and major in education.

DeFreeze is the son of Erik DeFreeze and Angelica Brooks. He is a member of the basketball team and was named Student of the Month and is in gifted and talented in art.

After high school, Kylen plans to play college basketball and major in graphic design and digital art.

Tharp is the son of Wesley and Alexandria Tharp. He plays basketball and runs track. He was on the All-State basketball team and a Letter P recipient. He wants to become a physical therapist.

The flower girl is Alex Blair. She is the daughter of Brent and Stephanie Blair. She is in Mrs. Chase’s first grade class. She enjoys roller skating, basketball and gymnastics. When she grows up she wants to be an actress.

The crown bearer is JJ Franco, the son of Joseph and Rebecca Franco. He has a sister, Arabella. He enjoys baseball, basketball and reading. When he grows up he wants to be a major league baseball player.