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24 Sep

Multiple winners come in Challengers, Modifieds in busy night at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Dalton Ledbetter, Justin Hathcock, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Dalton Ledbetter and Justin Hathcock claimed victories in Challengers features Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Ledbetter was the fast qualifier and he won the first of the 20-lap competitions in the division. His wire-to-wire victory topped the 15-care field with Haithcock in second. In the second feature, Hathcock passed Brody Duggins, won led the first 15 laps, to claim the triumph, with Bryson Pickard the runner-up and Duggins ended up third in front of Ledbetter. ** In 602 Modifieds, Jaxson Casper won the first 20-lap feature in the class. Cody Norman won for the first time this year…

23 Sep

Prep football: Randleman, E. Randolph stay unbeaten with late-game drama

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Staying undefeated in high school football meant dramatics for Randleman and Eastern Randolph in Friday night’s games. Randleman needed a fourth-quarter comeback and overtime to withstand host Asheboro. Eastern Randolph scored the on the final play to top visiting Central Davidson. Randleman 34, Asheboro 27, OT: Brayden Gladden scored on a touchdown run in overtime and the Tigers (5-0) began the extra session with points. Randleman’s stopped the Blue Comets on the ensuing possession to notch the non-conference victory. Randleman’s Tyshaun Goldston scored on two second-half touchdowns reception, and then ran for the tying two-point conversion following the second of…

23 Sep

Prep Roundup: Asheboro rises in volleyball; Cougars move to 10-0 in soccer

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, prep soccer, Prep volleyball, Randleman Tigers, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Asheboro’s volleyball team looks like a contender again in the Mid-Piedmont Conference. Asheboro’s sweep of visiting North Davidson came with Lia George’s 16 kills and 10 digs, Eva Vuncannon had 14 assists and Anna Grace LeRoy’s 20 assists and seven digs. The Blue Comets took down host Ledford in four sets as Emma Kate Forester notched 14 kills and seven blocks, Emma Little had 10 digs and LeRoy provided 17 assists. ** Trinity blew past a pair of Piedmont Athletic Conference foes. The Bulldogs swept visiting Eastern Randolph as Karrington Batten recorded 23 kills, 11 digs and four aces. Trinity…

20 Sep

Man charged after Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant bomb threat

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Here's a photo of the Toyota Battery Manufacturing site from this summer. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) LIBERTY – An arrest was made following what was determined to be a false bomb threat directed at the under-construction Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant. Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced that Michael John Poirier, 38, of Elon is facing felony charges for a false bomb report. The threat came Monday afternoon directed at the facility on Julian Airport Road. Poirier was arrested at his home and he’s being held on a $30,000 bond, the sheriff’s office said. A statement from Toyota said action was…

20 Sep

Four teams in Randolph County set for home football games

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Here's the list of high school football games involving Randolph County teams this week: Friday’s games Randleman (4-0) at Asheboro (2-1) Central Davidson (2-2) at Eastern Randolph (3-0) Union Academy (3-1) at Trinity (2-2) South Stanly (2-1) at Wheatmore (0-4) Southwestern Randolph (2-1) at Albemarle (1-3) Providence Grove (1-3) at Ledford

19 Sep

Richmond keeps top pace at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Jason Richmond, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Jason Richmond prevailed for the victory in Saturday night’s UCARs feature at Caraway Speedway. It was Richmond’s first victory at the track since mid-June as he holds the points lead in the division. Second place went to Tito Clapp, while Ron Mock placed third among 16 entrants. ** In Challengers, Dalton Ledbetter won for the third time in the last five features. His first-place spot came in a field of 10 drivers, with Gary Ledbetter in second place. ** Mitchell Wright prevailed in 602 Modifieds with only three cars entered. ** Bentley Black maintained his stronghold on the…

18 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kempton Reed

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kempton Reed, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, football Reed, a senior receiver and linebacker, has been a key contributor on offense and defense for the Cougars, who’ll go for their third consecutive victory this week at Albemarle In last week’s triumph at McMichael, Reed led the Cougars with 72 receiving yards. His presence on defense might have been a bigger factor, with his 10 tackles including three tackles for loss. He also intercepted a pass. The Cougars haven’t allowed a second-half point in either of their last two games. Reed was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection last year. Photo: Southwestern Randolph’s Kempton Reed makes a…

15 Sep

Prep volleyball: Randleman maintains efficient clip with more sweeps

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Kadie Green of Randleman sets the ball during a match earlier this month. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – Randleman’s volleyball team was in cruise control last week. After sweeping host Asheboro in non-conference play, Randleman continued its roll through the first cycle of Piedmont Athletic Conference matches. The Tigers needed just three sets to top both host Providence Grove and visiting Trinity. Haley Hinshaw of Randleman raced up 26 kills and teammate Kadie Green provided 49 digs during the week. By week’s end, the Tigers (11-1) had compiled seven consecutive sweeps. ** UCA bounced back from a…

14 Sep

Prep football: Asheboro reaches two-win mark for first time in five years (updated)

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ASHEBORO – Quincey Lee ran for two touchdowns and Asheboro’s football team reached the two-win mark for the first time in five years by defeating visiting Providence Grove 17-10 on Friday night in a non-conference game. Asheboro’s Connor Brinton gained 155 yards on 24 carries. Micah Garcia drilled a 24-yard field goal. Lee also led Asheboro’s defense with an interception and a fumble recovery. The Blue Comets (2-1) had three consecutive one-win seasons following a winless season in the spring of 2021 (which was the pandemic-adjusted 2020 season) They haven’t won more than two games in a season since 2016.…

13 Sep

Red Cross schedules September blood drives in Randolph County

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After a blood shortage this summer, the American Red Cross is holding a number of blood donation events throughout the month of September. While all blood types are needed, there is a particular demand for type O blood donors and those willing to give platelets. Donors from Sept. 16-30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for more. In Randolph County, there are events scheduled in Asheboro and Liberty during the next few weeks: Sept. 17: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YMCA Asheboro Randolph, 343 NC Hwy 42 North in Asheboro Sept. 18: 10 a.m.…