Nick Allen
Broadcast Journalist | On-Air Reporter | Talk Show Host | Play by Play Commentator
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I’m Nick Allen, a junior at High Point University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Media and Journalism. Originally from San Diego, California, I’ve spent the past five years in Clemmons, North Carolina.
My passion for sports broadcasting began at age five and has only grown stronger. While other kids watched cartoons, I was waking up early to watch SportsCenter and Quick Pitch, studying the storytelling and presence of television personalities such as Stuart Scott, Stan Verrett, Neil Everett, and Scott Van Pelt. That early dedication shaped my dream of becoming an on-air talent for a major television network.
Today, I bring that same enthusiasm to every opportunity — whether anchoring in the studio, reporting in the field, calling live games, or producing content for High Point University athletics. I approach every assignment with preparation, professionalism, and attention to detail, striving to deliver compelling and accurate stories with clarity, energy, and confidence. I’m eager to continue developing my voice and versatile skillset within a newsroom that values strong storytelling, creativity, and high journalistic standards.
About Me
Experience
High Point University Athletic Department
Report on men’s soccer and men’s/women’s basketball, including game recaps, previews, feature stories, and player/coach profiles
Conduct pre- and post-game interviews and write articles from the press box during live events
Published 50+ articles for the HPU Athletic Department in three years working with the organization
HPU Broadcast Shows and Panther Pregame
Serve as main anchor, news anchor, sports anchor or reporter and field reporter for multiple broadcast shows
Produce packages with interviews and b-roll and contribute to script writing and editing
Recently launched Sideline Shuffle, a sports talk show where I act as showrunner, producer and host
High Point University Radio Play-by-Play
Provide live play-by-play commentary for HPU women’s soccer and men’s/women’s basketball
Conduct extensive pre-game research to deliver accurate and engaging broadcasts
The ViewPoint Newspaper
Write and report on sports news for HPU and the local community
Published 20+ articles for the student-run newspaper
High Point University Athletic Department Soccer Articles
A feature story on HPU Men’s soccer star Daniel Lugo’s path to one of collegiate’s best
A story on HPU winning a Big South regular season championship for the third straight season
A feature story on HPU men’s soccer defender Roman Holt’s return to the field after injury
A story on HPU advancing to the Sweet 16 of the College Cup for the first time in program history
A story on HPU winning its 11th overall Big South title in the tournament championship game to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament
A story on HPU completing its phenomenal season in the Sweet 16 with a loss to Georgetown
High Point University Athletic Department Men’s Basketball Articles
A story on HPU winning its first Big South regular season championship in eight years
A story on HPU beating in-conference rival UNCA in front of over 6,000 people in overtime
A story on HPU advancing to the semifinals of Big South tournament with win in quarterfinals
A story on HPU dominating conference foe Longwood in ESPNU game
A story on HPU capping an incredible season in the semifinals of Big South tournament after loss to Longwood
A story on HPU winning the Boardwalk Battle championship game in Daytona Beach, Fla.
High Point University Athletic Department Women’s Basketball Articles
A feature story on HPU star Lauren Bevis’ journey to High Point and how she was always destined to be a Panther
A story on HPU falling to Presbyterian in Big South tournament semifinals
A story on HPU winning on senior night to cap its regular season
A story on Houston ending HPU’s five-game win streak to start the season
A story on HPU advancing to semifinals of Big South tournament with win over UNCA
A story on HPU winning its third straight game in victory over Presbyterian
The ViewPoint Newspaper Articles
A feature story on the incredible journey of Justin Bodo Bodo from picking up a basketball at 14 years old to being a star on the court
A story on HPU winning the Big South tournament championship game to head to March Madness
A feature story on Duke Miles’ rise to prominence on the hardwoods
A story preview on HPU’s Round of 64 NCAA Tournament game versus Purdue
A story on HPU advancing to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history
A recap story of HPU’s season in first year under head coach Alan Huss
Main Anchor/On-Air Talent
Main anchor — HPU All Access. Hosted full 30-minute show covering local and national news
On-Air Talent — Point Blank. 30-minute episode covering and debating national entertainment topics
Main anchor — HPU All Access. Hosted 30-minute show covering local and national news
On-Air Talent — Point Blank. 30-minute episode covering and debating national current event topics
Interviews
Full interview with HPU men’s soccer star Daniel Lugo
Full interview with high jump All-American superstar Andrew Taylor