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Prep Roundup: Asheboro, Trinity, Providence Grove boys win basketball openers

Prep Roundup: Asheboro, Trinity, Providence Grove boys win basketball openers

Asheboro’s Guillermo Santos, top, works the back of Providence Grove's Josh Fogleman during a heavyweight bout last week in Asheboro. Santos won the match. (Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – There was a sampling of season-opening basketball games for some Randolph County schools Friday night. That included Southwestern Randolph and Asheboro splitting a pair of meetings. In the girls’ game, Caressa King’s 20 points led host Southwestern Randolph to a 67-33 triumph against Asheboro. On the boys’ side, Asheboro won 70-43 behind Jerquarius Stanback’s 26 points and Camden Walker’s 22 points. ** Trinity opened the season with a 71-42 whipping of visiting…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Edison Hernandez

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Edison Hernandez

Randleman, football The senior running back ran for more than 1,000 yards for the Tigers. He was a big contributor to a high-powered offense. Hernandez reached the 100-yard mark on the ground in half of the team’s 12 games. He scored touchdowns on 13 rushes. Hernandez was the man running threat for the Tigers with no other player on the team reaching the 200-yard mark for the season. Randleman finished the season with a 10-2 record.
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Asheboro City Council approves new ‘quick response’ fire vehicle

Asheboro City Council approves new ‘quick response’ fire vehicle

ASHEBORO – The Asheboro City Council convened on Wednesday, Nov. 8, tackling a series of public hearings and financial decisions aimed at city development and improvements. The purchase of a quick response vehicle was approved, with Fire Chief Willie Summers highlighted the vehicle's benefits. "The quick response vehicle will enhance service delivery, maneuverability, flexibility, and operability,” the chief explained. “Especially during storms when it’s not practical to respond with a ladder truck or an engine truck." The council approved a contract amendment with WK Dickson, extending the contract time and expanding the scope of duties for work at Asheboro Regional…
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Prep Roundup: UCA boys win first under new coach

Prep Roundup: UCA boys win first under new coach

Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Aaron Smith shoots over Woods Charter’s Levi Haygood. (Gene Galin/Randolph Record) SUMMERFIELD – Preston Steele’s debut as boys’ basketball coach at Uwharrie Charter Academy went well. The Eagles posted a 53-21 road victory at Bethany Community last Thursday. That was followed by Friday’s 66-34 triumph at Woods Charter. UCA girls won their opener as well, prevailing 60-48 at Bethany Community behind Nevaeh Staples’ 17 points and Lainey Thomas’ 15 points. Next, the Eagles won 66-21 at Woods Charter with Staples scoring 16 points. Boys’ soccer Southwestern Randolph’s season ended with a 3-2 home loss to Lincoln Charter…
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Prep Football: Eastern Randolph cruises in second round

Prep Football: Eastern Randolph cruises in second round

RAMSEUR – Eastern Randolph is the last football team standing in Randolph County. The Wildcats won again in the Class 1-A state playoffs, rolling past visiting Hayesville 39-10 on Friday night. Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and Nicah Taylor had two touchdown catches. Smith also made a pair of two-point conversion receptions. The outcome moves third-seeded Eastern Randolph (11-1) to the third round in the West Region with a home game this Friday night against 11th-seeded Thomasville (9-3), a 41-13 winner against Albemarle. Quarterback Carter Revelle threw for two touchdowns and the two two-point conversions to go with a…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karrie Gaines

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karrie Gaines

Faith Christian, cross country Gaines, a senior, is the individual championship in the North Carolina Christian School Association, winning last Thursday at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. She ran the 3.1 miles in 21 minutes, 36.36 seconds. Her winning margin was about 22 seconds on Bethel Christian senior Emmalee Rhem. Gaines won the NCCSA individual state championship for the third time in four years.
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Asheboro seeks public input on new greenway project

Asheboro seeks public input on new greenway project

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro is in the process of gathering public input for a proposed 1.8-mile greenway, envisioned to start at Vision Drive and extend northward along Haskett Creek to West Central Avenue. The project, which has been in development since July, is currently in the feasibility study stage. The proposed route, detailed on the city’s website, aims to utilize existing sewer line easements and incorporate floodplain areas. It is set to cross various types of properties including commercial zones, rural residential lots, and spaces linked to Homeowners Associations and institutional entities. A key aspect of the feasibility…
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Hirschman claims another North-South Shootout title

Hirschman claims another North-South Shootout title

Here’s the prerace scene Saturday at Caraway Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Caraway Speedway) SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman won again in the North-South Shootout at Caraway Speedway. Hirschman won for the third year in a row in the 125-lap Modifieds feature Saturday. He posted his ninth victory (five at Caraway, four at Concord Speedway) in the North-South Shootout, which has been held 21 times. Patrick Emerling was the runner-up, with two-time North-South Shootout winner Andy Seuss in third while Gary Putnam and Austin Kochenash rounded out the top five. Jason Myers was next, followed by pole sitter Carson Loftin, Tom Buzze,…
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Prep soccer: Cougars make it to second week of states

Prep soccer: Cougars make it to second week of states

Southwestern Randolph goalkeeper Jonathan Perez controls the ball during a game earlier this season against Randleman. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) SHELBY – Southwestern Randolph won twice last week in the Class 2-A state playoffs for boys’ soccer. A 4-2 victory at fifth-seeded Shelby last Thursday sent Southwestern Randolph (21-3-1) to the third round for the first time in six years. Fernando Hernandez had a goal and two assists in the Shelby game. David Lopez Dominguez, Jonathan Lopez and Joe Avina also scored for the Cougars. No. 12 seed Southwestern Randolph began the playoffs by defeating No. 21 seed Lincolnton 2-0 with…
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Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman roll in first round

Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman roll in first round

It worked out well for a couple of Randolph County football teams playing home games Friday night when the state playoffs began. Not so much for teams going on the road. Eastern Randolph and Randleman were the lone county teams to keep their seasons alive. Here’s a look: Eastern Randolph 68, Cherryville 7: In Class 1-A at Ramseur, the third-seeded Wildcats cruised against the No. 30 seed. Eastern Randolph (10-1) has won 10 consecutive games. Next, the Wildcats welcome No. 14 seed Hayesville (7-4) for a second-round game. Hayesville topped Christ the King 28-0 in the first round. Randleman 43,…
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