Trinity’s Aiden Burkholder, here in last year’s state tournament, is amid another strong season. (Randolph Record file photo) TRINITY — Expectations are naturally high for Trinity’s wrestling team. The Bulldogs have rolled for most of the season as they gear up for the postseason, which will begin later next week. “A little bit better […]
Asheboro’s DJ Scott carries the ball against High Point Central last season. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Asheboro and Randleman football teams faced schedule vacancies for the 2026 season after High Point Central put its varsity team on pause for next season. Asheboro filled its slot within a couple of days, setting up a matchup […]
Randleman’s Connor Cassidy looks to make a pass as Eastern Randolph’s Easton Garrett and Emmitt Frye, right, defend during last week’s game. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR — Randleman and Eastern Randolph participated in high-intense showdowns in recent boys’ basketball seasons. Now no longer in the same conference and the teams going through growing […]
There was a raucous celebration among team members when Southwestern Randolph claimed a boys’ soccer state championship in 2025. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) There were plenty of thrills and other sports moments making news for Randolph County sports followers in 2025. Here’s a list of some of the highlights and notables: ** […]
Ayden Sumners reached the 100-win mark for his career in one tournament and the Wheatmore junior added more in the next tournament in a couple of pre-Christmas events. Sumners, a reigning state champion, captured the 132-pound title in the Jerry Hampton Invitational on Dec. 20 at Central Davidson. He had missed the Warriors’ previous tournament […]
Joseph Trahan (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) TRINITY — Winning a milestone match came with a message for Trinity senior Joseph Trahan. He had to scramble off his back in last week’s dual meet at Wheatmore to capture his 150th career victory. “Real humbling, honestly,” Trahan said. “I was getting a big head and […]
Greg Seabolt, sheriff of Randolph County, will receive challenges as he bids to remain in office. Three other Republicans have filed for the position. They are Brian Arrington of Climax, Eric Hicks of Trinity and Chris Toriello of Asheboro. There will be a Republican primary March 3 prior to November’s election. Seabolt, who’s from Denton, […]
RANDLEMAN — Points were at a premium when Randleman and Asheboro met in boys’ basketball Thursday night. “As long as we win,” Randleman’s Connor Cassidy said. “It’s good to get in some dogfights early.” The Tigers prevailed 39-25 for the home victory, snapping a three-game losing streak. Randleman coach Daniel Mitchell said facing Asheboro a […]
Eastern Randolph coach Johnny Thomas offers instruction to Tyler Gee during a game earlier this month against Chatham Charter. Eastern Randolph’s Ayden Welsh is nearby. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) BURLINGTON — Johnny Thomas admits he’s not known for his patience, but he says his Eastern Randolph boys’ basketball team will be fine in […]
Putting together championships for eight classifications is a daunting task for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, which is facing a budget shortfall. That was discussed during last week’s NCHSAA board of directors meetings in Chapel Hill. NCHSAA president Stephen Gainey, who’s also superintendent of the Randolph County School System, said the financial issues […]
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