July 2022 – Randolph Record

Post 45 looks for home comforts in regional

July 31, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Randolph County Post 45 players gather around manager Ronnie Pugh during the state tournament in Buies Creek. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – More than two weeks will have passed between official home games for Randolph […]

Post 45 fades away in state tournament

July 29, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Third baseman Tyler Parks of Randolph County Post 45 makes a catch on a popup during the first day of the American Legion state tournament. Shortstop Tanner Marsh, right, and left fielder Adam Cole, back, […]

David Makupson gears up for next challenges

July 28, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

David Makupson of Trinity reacts to winning the Class 2-A state title at 138 pounds during the past season in a match vs. Will Nix of Bandys. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Trinity’s state champion built powerful […]

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Maggie Lowe

July 27, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

Southwestern Randolph | girls’ soccer Lowe scored 27 goals across 22 games to pace the Cougars in that category. Lowe also finished her senior season with seven assists for the third-most total on the team. […]

Asheboro restaurant scene undergoes changes

July 27, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Dodge City Steakhouse has closed in Ashesboro. (Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The restaurant scene in Asheboro is on the move with a couple of notable developments. Dodge City Steakhouse on East Dixie Drive has closed. […]

NC Zoo hits new milestone for attendance

July 27, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Visitors celebrate the 48th birthday of C’sar, an African elephant, on Monday morning at North Carolina Zoo, where officials have reported record attendance during the past year. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The North Carolina […]

Transylvania player puts together special season with ZooKeepers

July 27, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Trent Youngblood makes a play in the field for the Asheboro ZooKeepers. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Youngblood comes from Division III, but excels in CPL ASHEBORO – Coming from a Division III program, it was natural […]

Brannon takes next steps after draft

July 26, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Randleman catcher joins Red Sox organization RANDLEMAN – The route for Randleman catcher Brooks Brannon in professional baseball is taking form after he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox last week. Brannon said Monday, […]

Sports

Black snags two victories at Caraway

July 26, 2022 Randolph Record Comments Off

SOPHIA – Tony Black won twice in the Late Models division in feature races Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Black finished ahead of runner-up Donnie Apple in both races. It was a racing card stocked […]

Post 45 falls in Area 3 final, but lessons could turn fruitful

July 23, 2022 Bob Sutton Comments Off

SALISBURY – Something good might have come out of the Area 3 championship game for Randolph County Post 45, the losing part aside. “It’s just a reality check that we can lose,” left fielder Adam […]