Basketball Roundup: Cougars, other boys’ teams look strong in league play

Southwestern Randolph’s boys’ basketball team has started the Four Rivers Conference portion of its schedule with back-to-back victories against in-county opposition.

The Cougars’ latest conquest came with Friday night’s 75-62 victory at Eastern Randolph. Kenan Sugg notched 17 points, Levi Dalke provided 16 points and Colton McKee had 12 points.

Those helped counter Tyler Gee’s 30 points and Emmitt Frye’s 15 points for Eastern Randolph.

It’s Southwestern Randolph’s first victory in three years against the Wildcats, who won four straight in the series. With an 8-6 overall record, the Cougars eclipsed last season’s seven-win mark.

** Uwharrie Charter secured three convincing victories during the week, finishing the stretch with a 67-24 pounding of visiting North Moore in a Four Rivers Conference game.

The Eagles also upended host Albemarle 65-40 and topped host Union Academy 65-49. Jaxon Mabe had 21 points and Justyce Lawson cranked out 18 points against Union Academy.

** Asheboro won 59-42 against visiting Eastern Guilford as Nirey White compiled 20 points in the Triad Area Athletic Conference game. Jewel Barrett-Riggins had 12 points and Darrion Johnson added 10 points.

** Providence Grove and Wheatmore improved to 3-0 in Central Carolina 3-A Conference play.

Providence Grove drubbed visiting East Davidson 80-45 behind Cam Jones’ 28 points and Andrew Thomas’ 19 points. Will Dabbs supplied 13 points and seven rebounds.

Wheatmore pulled out a 54-49 home decision against West Davidson as Jordan Starkey tallied 17 points.

** Trinity wasn’t as fortunate in Central Carolina 3-A Conference action, falling 56-35 to visiting Thomasville.