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Randleman lineman involved in points record in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Randleman lineman involved in points record in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Jonathan Stokes of Randleman was part of a record-setting performance in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Stokes, an offensive lineman, was on the North Carolina team in the 49-24 victory against South Carolina on Dec. 21 at Spartanburg High School in South Carolina. That marked the most points the North Carolina team has ever scored in the game history of the game, which extends more than 80 years. Senior standouts from North Carolina meet those from South Carolina in the annual game. It also was North Carolina’s first victory in 12 years, though there were no…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

Wheatmore, boys’ basketball Bryant is trying to help the Warriors to a resurgence this season. He’s the team’s leader in assists and steals more than one-third of the way through the schedule. The senior guard has given the backcourt a boost for a team that has a blend of veterans and emerging younger players. The Warriors have already eclipsed last season’s win total. By defeating Trinity last week, it gave Wheatmore its first Piedmont Athletic Conference victory in three years. That result, which was aided by Bryant’s 14 points and five assists, also snapped Wheatmore’s nine-game losing streak in the…
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Detour in place on U.S. 421 near megasite outside Liberty

Detour in place on U.S. 421 near megasite outside Liberty

LIBERTY – There’s a traffic shift in place on U.S. 421 North to accommodate more work near the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. A contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working at the intersection of Starmount Road near the 186 mile marker. Information from the NCDOT says the temporary shift will allow crews from Ames Construction to work on the median and construct two new bridges related to a U.S. 421 improvement project. Signs and markings will direct motorists onto the detour, bypassing the work zone and continuing north on the roadway. NCDOT requests that drivers use caution in that…
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Charges filed after vehicle break-ins near YMCA in Asheboro

Charges filed after vehicle break-ins near YMCA in Asheboro

ASHEBORO – Four arrests have been made and charges filed involving vehicle break-ins this month at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. Asheboro Police announced the developments that involved multiple police agencies. The suspects might be part of a larger crime ring. Asheboro Police said that visitors to the YMCA had personal property and identifications stolen from vehicles Dec. 12. Windows were shattered on those vehicles. Police in Asheboro obtained a description of the vehicle with a Georgia license plate. That vehicle and suspects were spotted in Connecticut. An earlier break in the case came, based on information from Asheboro Police, when the…
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Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower tries to launch a shot between Randleman’s Chase Farlow, left, and Tyshaun Goldston at the end of last week’s game in Ramseur. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Southwestern Randolph’s girls’ team makes statement by beating reigning PAC champ RAMSEUR – Tyshaun Goldson scored 22 points as Randleman prevailed 47-45 for a Piedmont Athletic Conference road victory at Eastern Randolph last week in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ basketball. Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower racked up 21 points against Randleman. Randleman then fended off host Southwestern Randolph 61-39 to end the week. The Tigers also topped visiting Oak Grove…
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Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference for fall sports

Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference for fall sports

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs against Randleman this fall. Smith was named the PAC’s Offensive Player of the Year. (Thadd Sanders/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for fall sports: Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Freddie Mercado (Randleman) Coach of the Year: Dennis Lewis (Providence Grove) All-conference Providence Grove: Meshack Butler, Colin Duval, Aiden Shelton, Caleb Ward Randleman: Jedidiah Dake, Freddy Mercado Uwharrie Charter Academy: Austin Luck, Chris White Wheatmore: Tyler McCormick Trinity: Tommy Smithers Southwestern Randolph: Andrew Ormond   Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Laurel Bernhardt (Providence Grove) Coach of the Year: Will Benner (Wheatmore) All-conference Wheatmore:…
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Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference for fall sports

Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference for fall sports

Asheboro’s Cam Letterlough was the top offensive player for boys’ soccer in the Mid-Piedmont Conference. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Mid-Piedmont Conference’s major award winners plus Asheboro’s all-conference selections for fall sports: Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Luke Vannoy (Oak Grove) Coach of the Year: Shawn Loggins (Oak Grove) Asheboro: None   Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Jillian Parks (Central Davidson) Coach of the Year: Shawn Loggins (Oak Grove) Asheboro: None   Football Offensive Player of the Year: Karson Williams (Oak Grove) Defensive Player of the Year: Bradley Byrd (Oak Grove) Lineman of the Year: Daniel Hunneycutt (Oak Grove) Coach of…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Braeden Lamb

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Braeden Lamb

Uwharrie Charter Academy, boys’ basketball Lamb is a senior forward for the Eagles, who’ve started the season by winning 10 of their first 11 games. They’ve matched last season’s win total. When UCA began its Piedmont Athletic Conference schedule last week, Lamb tallied 24 points in a 59-47 victory against Providence Grove. That outcome pushed the team’s winning streak to three games. Last season, Lamb was UCA’s lone selection to the All-PAC team. ***** Photo: Braeden Lamb of Uwharrie Charter Academy goes up for a shot against Bethany Community earlier this season. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record)
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Prep Roundup: UCA wrestlers take down Trinity; Basketball teams start PAC play

Prep Roundup: UCA wrestlers take down Trinity; Basketball teams start PAC play

Eastern Randolph’s Cora Sparrow shoots over Lexington’s Angela Bobo and Jordyn Dearmon, left, during last week’s non-conference girls’ basketball game. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team might be back on top in Piedmont Athletic Conference wrestling. The Eagles defeated visiting Trinity 45-18 in last week’s dual meet in a clash between dual team state champions from last season. UCA won all the bouts in weight classes lower than 150 pounds. Last December, Trinity defeated UCA 36-30. In other PAC openers for dual meets, Southwestern Randolph topped Randleman 49-30 and Wheatmore defeated Eastern Randolph 49-23.…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaden Allred

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaden Allred

Trinity, wrestling Allred won the 150-pound championship in the weekend’s Eye of the Tiger Invitational at Mt. Pleasant. He was one of the Bulldogs’ eight top-four finishers in the event, but the lone champion. Allred defeated Avery County’s Mason Bentley 10-1 in the championship bout. Earlier in the tournament, Allred had a technical fall against Rhett White of West Cabarrus, pinned East Rowan’s Jaiden Archie and North Gaston’s William Long in the first period and registered a pin of Cox Mills’ Stephen Buie in 2:21. Trinity placed second behind Hickory Ridge in the 22-team event. Allred also won three matches…
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