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09 Sep

Liberty teen’s death brings protests, charges

Randolph RecordNewscrime, Liberty, N.C. Highway Patrol

GRAHAM – The death of a teenager Daniela Trejo Mendiola near Liberty has led to controversy and then an arrest last week. The accident occurred in rural Alamance County not far from the Randolph County line. Mendiola, 17, was a pedestrian when she was struck after dark on the night of Aug. 20 along Oak Grove Church Road. Despite the identity revealed of the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident, about two weeks passed without further resolution in the case. Last week, demonstrations took place in downtown Graham with protesters demanding justice. Then charges were filed Sept. 4…

07 Sep

Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman, Trinity collect victories

Randolph RecordSportsEastern Randolph Wildcats, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, Trinity Bulldogs, Wheatmore Warriors

Eastern Randolph running back Lucas Smith heads for the hole against Southern Lee. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Eastern Randolph defeated host Southern Lee 22-0 to remain undefeated in high school football Friday night in Sanford. The Wildcats (3-0) notched their second road shutout of the season. Southern Lee fell to 1-1. Eastern Randolph blocked a Southern Lee field-goal attempt before scoring the first points of the game. Those points came on Cade McCallum’s touchdown pass to Rayden West. Randleman also remained undefeated. The Tigers (3-0) knocked off visiting Bunker Hill 35-21, scoring the game’s final 14 points. (For more…

06 Sep

Here are Week 3 matchups for Randolph County football teams

Randolph RecordSportsEastern Randolph athletics, prep football, randolph county athletes

Undefeated Eastern Randolph will be in action again this week on the football field. (Jan Ortiz / For Randolph Record) Here’s a list of games involving Randolph County teams for Friday night (Sept. 6) in the third week of the high school football season: All games are listed for 7:30 p.m. starts. Friday’s games Bunker Hill (2-0) at Randleman (2-0) Eastern Randolph (2-0) at Southern Lee (1-0) Providence Grove (1-1) at Bishop McGuinness (1-0) East Davidson (1-1) at Trinity (1-1) Wheatmore (0-2) at Ledford (0-2)

04 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kayden Faglier

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kayden Faglier, piedmont athletic conference, Prep volleyball, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy, volleyball Faglier has been a force on the front line for the Eagles as they’ve collected victories on a regular basis. Faglier, a senior, is a hitter and middle blocker and she often provides the finishing touches on UCA points. She has regularly led the team in kills during the first few weeks of the season. UCA won 12 of its first 13 matches prior to Labor Day. They’re about to embark into the teeth of their Piedmont Athletic Conference schedule with only a couple of more non-conference matches sprinkled in. Last year, Faglier was a big…

03 Sep

Prep football: Southwestern Randolph overcomes North Moore; Trinity wins in OT

Randolph RecordSportsNoah Stills, Owen Whelan, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs

Owen Whelan of Southwestern Randolph looks to pick up yards against North Moore's Blake Pennington. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph’s Noah Stills scored two second-half touchdowns as the host Cougars overcame North Moore for a 34-7 non-conference victory Monday night. Southwestern Randolph (1-1) trailed 7-0 at halftime. Asher Perkins, Brody Shepard and Owen Whelan also scored touchdowns. North Moore (0-2), which is coached by Asheboro resident Andrew Carrouth, has already equal last year’s regular-season loss total. The Mustangs also lost last year to Southwestern Randolph. The game was several in the region contested Monday night because of storm-related…

02 Sep

Prep Roundup: Asheboro piles up soccer victories; Cougars hit groove early in PAC volleyball

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, prep cross country, prep soccer, Prep volleyball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Asheboro’s William Slate, right, sends the ball ahead against Randleman’s Valentin Bringas during last week’s game. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – Cam Letterlough’s three goals and Win Smith’s two goals sparked Asheboro in a fast-paced 6-2 victory at Randleman in non-conference boys’ soccer last week. Asheboro has won four in a row since a season-opening setback. The non-conference game pitted teams who had strong 2023 seasons. Randleman entered this week with a 1-5-1 record after last year’s 18-win season. The Tigers have been tested with a challenging non-league slate. ** Providence Grove’s offensive outburst in a 9-3 pounding of visiting…

01 Sep

Grant awarded for snacks at Ramseur Elementary School

Randolph RecordNewsEducation, Ramseur Elementary School, Randolph County School System, school nutrition

RAMSEUR – Ramseur Elementary School has been awarded a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for this school year. Beginning this week, a fresh fruit or vegetable snack will be provided to all students at the school at no cost. Snacks will be available in the classroom during designated snack time. Students won’t be required to eat the snacks, but will be encouraged to try the fruits and vegetables.

01 Sep

Wheatmore alum Garrison scores first collegiate soccer goals

Randolph RecordSportsAppalachian State, College soccer, Ellie Garrison, Wheatmore

BOONE – Wheatmore alum Ellie Garrison scored her first two collegiate goals as Appalachian State defeated visiting Longwood 2-0 last Thursday night in women's soccer. Garrison, a freshman, posted both goals late in the first half. The result gave the Mountaineers a 2-0-2 record. Garrison is the state’s all-time leader in goals for high school girls’ soccer.

31 Aug

Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs away from Asheboro’s Quincey Lee on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s final touchdown. Cade McCallum and Kobe Walker each scored touchdown runs for the Wildcats (2-0). Asheboro (1-1) scored on runs by Quincey Lee and Connor Brinton and on Logan Laughlin’s pass to…

31 Aug

Asheboro seeks applicants for planning board members

Randolph RecordNewsCity of Asheboro, planning board

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro is accepting applications to serve on the Asheboro Planning Board. Applicants should reside within the city limits of Asheboro or within the city’s extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. Interested individuals are advised to submit a résumé and Interest Form for Service on Boards and Commissions, which can be found on the city’s website at www.asheboronc.gov or at City Hall. City Council will direct the appointment process for applicants seeking to serve as a representative of the city limits. Applications seeking to represent the ETPJ will be forwarded to the Randolph Board of County Commissioners for appointment. The…