ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: DJ Thomas

Eastern Randolph, football

Thomas, a senior, had a solid final football season for the Wildcats, who had the longest postseason run among teams from Randolph County.

Eastern Randolph finished with an 11-2 record. For the second year in a row, the team was undefeated in the Piedmont Athletic Conference.

Thomas was a receiver for the Wildcats, who averaged 36 points per game.

He also has been a member of the school’s boys’ basketball program.

By Randolph Record