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Prep roundup: Southwestern Randolph controls two softball opponents
12 Apr

Prep roundup: Southwestern Randolph controls two softball opponents

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Macie Crutchfield’s no-hitter came with 11 strikeouts in Southwestern Randolph's 10-0 domination of visiting Providence Grove in Piedmont Athletic Conference softball this week. Crutchfield also drove in four runs and Nauttica Parrish registered three this. Alyssa Harris notched 13 strikeouts in a 4-1 non-league victory at Jordan-Matthews. ** Randleman’s Kadie Green rapped two doubles and scored three runs and Addyson Dees knocked in three runs and scored three runs when the Tigers overpowered visiting Wheatmore 11-1. ** Kyndal Kindley drove in four runs and Kiayla Burnette homered when Wheatmore defeated visiting Eastern Randolph 17-11. ** Ryley Thompson homered twice in…
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Prep baseball: Randleman, UCA make progress in PAC race
11 Apr

Prep baseball: Randleman, UCA make progress in PAC race

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There was little movement in the Piedmont Athletic Conference baseball standings this week with a slate of games rained out or suspended. But Randleman inched closer to another conference championship. The Tigers have won or shared regular-season league titles every year since a second-place spot in 2009. Randleman rode six innings of pitching from John Kirkpatrick to an 8-2 home victory against Providence Grove. Kirkpatrick also had two hits and scored two runs. Tate Andrews scored two runs. The rematch was suspended in the fourth inning Thursday at Providence Grove. It will resume April 23. So with no conference games…
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Randolph Community College hires new academic chief
11 Apr

Randolph Community College hires new academic chief

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Lisa Johnson (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Lisa Johnson will be Randolph Community College's chief academic officer beginning next month. Johnson has been hired away from Alamance Community College to become RCC's next vice president of learning and workforce development. She has more than 16 years of experience in academic administration, workforce development, and student support in the North Carolina Community College System. “Dr. Johnson is a transformational leader who understands the evolving needs of our students, faculty, and communities,” said Shah Ardalan, RCC's president. “Her personal story — from first-generation college graduate to First Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force to community…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kassie Gaines
09 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kassie Gaines

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Faith Christian, girls’ soccer She’s one of two seniors on the team, which has produced a recent uptick on offense. Faith Christian is the reigning North Carolina Christian School Association’s Class 2-A state champion. Gaines was a member of that 2024 title team. The Eagles took a three-game winning streak into this week, outscoring those opponents by a combined 18-2 score. The victories in the streak came on the road, including last week’s 8-0 defeat of Liberty Christian in Durham.
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Randleman Chamber receives scholarship
09 Apr

Randleman Chamber receives scholarship

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RANDLEMAN — The Randleman Chamber was awarded a scholarship for executive director Jeff Freeman to attend a fall management conference in South Carolina. That was announced during the Carolinas Association of Chambers of Commerce Executive last month in Chapel Hill. In all, 35 scholarships were awarded to CACCE members. Chambers receiving scholarships similar to Freeman were representing the Alleghany County Chamber, Anson County Chamber, Greater Topsail Area Chamber and Stanly County Chamber. Also, the Archdale-Trinity Chamber was awarded one of 22 scholarships to assist with registration. The CACCE is a membership organization of chambers of commerce from North Carolina and South Carolina. The annual…
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Prep roundup: Cougars stand tall in PAC softball; UCA girls have strong soccer stretch
06 Apr

Prep roundup: Cougars stand tall in PAC softball; UCA girls have strong soccer stretch

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Southwestern Randolph’s Macie Crutchfield struck out eight in the Cougars’ 8-0 home victory against Uwharrie Charter Academy in Piedmont Athletic Conference softball last week. Crutchfield had three hits, drove in three runs and scored three runs. The result meant that the Cougars have defeated every PAC team without a loss during their first time through the conference schedule. Southwestern Randolph used 12 strikeouts from Alyssa Harris in a 5-2 non-conference road victory at Mount Pleasant. Kami Dunn knocked in two runs and Savannah Holleman had two hits. The Cougars won their fourth straight game by winning 18-0 at Trinity at…
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Prep baseball roundup: UCA and Randleman split matchups atop PAC
05 Apr

Prep baseball roundup: UCA and Randleman split matchups atop PAC

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RANDLEMAN — Randleman and Uwharrie Charter Academy are the top baseball teams in the Piedmont Athletic Conference and they had eventful games during the past week. The latter of those came with Randleman avenging a loss by winning 6-5 in 10 innings Friday night at home. The outcome came with Kai Strickland’s two-out single to drive in Kyle Dillow, who had tripled off Jake Hunter. Jake Riddle, who had four hits, was the winning pitcher. Alex Carver homered for UCA. Earlier in the week, Logun Wilkins threw a seven-hitter with nine strikeouts and a walk when UCA won 7-0 at…
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Asheboro’s Diamond McDowell receives All-American honor
03 Apr

Asheboro’s Diamond McDowell receives All-American honor

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From Asheboro to All-American Diamond McDowell of Asheboro was named a Division II All-American for women’s basketball. The senior forward for Anderson University in South Carolina was recognized by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. She was placed on the third team. McDowell averaged 18.6 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. McDowell was named the Most Valuable Player of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament after leading the Trojans to the championship last month. She had 22 points and 14 rebounds in the championship game when Anderson defeated Coker 64-58. McDowell was the leader in Division II defensive rebounding with 9.6…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jonah Campbell
02 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jonah Campbell

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Southwestern Randolph, baseball Campbell was the winning pitcher when Southwestern Randolph defeated Randleman last week to end a long losing streak in the series. Campbell, also a senior infielder, has been a contributor at the plate as well. Campbell, who was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection last year, has committed to play collegiately for Brevard. The Cougars had five victories through March, putting them in position to potentially reach at least a 10-win season for the first time since the abbreviated 2021 season.  
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Four Cougars confirm football plans
31 Mar

Four Cougars confirm football plans

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ASHEBORO — Four football players from Southwestern Randolph intend to play collegiately – and some of them will continue to be teammates. They made those plans clear with Friday’s ceremony in the school gym. Julian Mosley, Easton Gravely and Owen Whelan have committed to play for Guilford College, a Division III program in Greensboro. Noah Stills is heading to Anderson University, a Division III school in Indiana. Whelan played as a fullback and linebacker for the Cougars. Mosley spent time as a receiver and defensive back. Gravely is an offensive lineman. Gravely, who has been among the school’s top golfers,…
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