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Headen takes charge of Asheboro girls’ basketball program
09 Jul

Headen takes charge of Asheboro girls’ basketball program

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ASHEBORO – Mike Headen has never been a head coach of a high school program, but taking that role with the Asheboro girls’ basketball team seems natural. “It’s a new experience, but I think it’s a good thing,” Headen said. Headen is moving up from assistant coach to replace Don Corry, who has stepped aside after two seasons in his second go-around in charge of the team. “We felt like we had the best guy right here in front of us to be our girls’ basketball coach,” athletics director Wes Berrier said. “He has a lot of passion for the…
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Painful lessons help growth of Asheboro lineman
08 Jul

Painful lessons help growth of Asheboro lineman

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Asheboro’s Arhman Tyson makes a stop last season on Providence Grove’s Zane Cheek. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Tyson set to play in North Carolina East-West All-Star Game ASHEBORO – While college football isn’t in Arhman Tyson’s immediate future, he’s not done on the football field. The Asheboro standout will give it at least one more go-around in a showcase event. “Since I was 7, I’ve been doing it,” Tyson said of playing football. “I kept getting better at it and wanted to see how far that could take me. It was something I was really good at. I learned football pretty…
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Asheboro duo picked for CPL All-Star Game
06 Jul

Asheboro duo picked for CPL All-Star Game

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Trent Youngblood has given the Asheboro ZooKeepers a boost in several ways so far this season. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Infielder Trent Youngblood and outfielder Kennedy Jones will represent the Asheboro ZooKeepers in Sunday’s Coastal Plain League All-Star Game in Holly Springs. Youngblood, who plays in college for Transylvania, leads the ZooKeepers with 23 runs batted in and co-leads the team with ten extra-base hits across his first 29 games. He entered this week as the only player to appear in every CPL game for Asheboro. Kennedy is a standout for UNC Greensboro. Because the Spartans were in the…
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Randolph County deputy on SWAT team conquers test
06 Jul

Randolph County deputy on SWAT team conquers test

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Sheriff’s department member reaches rare fitness territory ASHEBORO — When Luke Wible saw the list of physical tests from the National Tactical Officers Association, he noted the value for a SWAT team member. That might have been just part of what led the Randolph County Sheriff’s deputy to achieve a rare score on the test. “I’m a newer guy, but I could see how those things you do in the test could translate when you’re on duty in a real situation,” he said. Wible, a patrol deputy, basically aced the Physical Fitness Qualification Challenge. “He’s such a motivator,” Lt. Eric…
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Archdale mayor wants to remain busy
06 Jul

Archdale mayor wants to remain busy

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ARCHDALE — One year into serving as mayor of Archdale, Lewis Dorsett has a new appreciation for how much time the job consumes. He wants to stay busy doing that. Dorsett has filed to run for the office of one of Randolph County’s rapidly growing cities. “My role changed from being a councilman,” Dorsett said. “A lot more meetings. This takes more time, a lot of meetings. There’s a lot of development going on and a lot of potential going on.” Dorsett said the city’s growth was the biggest issue during the past year. He said the council approved the…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lane Dalke
06 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lane Dalke

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Southwestern Randolph  |  baseball, football Dalke, a senior, wrapped up his high school career by leading the Cougars with 20 runs batted in. He homered twice to lead the team in that category while playing in all 25 games. In the field, Dalke was a third baseman and catcher. He played primarily behind the plate when an injury on the team necessitated that versatility. Dalke was a linebacker for the school’s eight-win football team. He received All-Piedmont Athletic Conference honors for his role as one of the key contributors to the defense. 
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Randolph County Board of Education approves pay increase for School Nutrition Department staff
06 Jul

Randolph County Board of Education approves pay increase for School Nutrition Department staff

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNews,
ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Education met June 29, when it approved pay increases for school nutrition department staff to fill vacancies and retain staff. “The school nutrition department is proposing an increase of 6.2-9.4% for all school-based School Nutrition classified employees, including school nutrition assistants, school nutrition assistant managers, and school nutrition managers,” said executive director of operations Dale Brinkley. “In addition, the school nutrition department is proposing a 5% increase for all school nutrition central services support staff. This increase will help prevent the compression in the salary schedule once the $15 minimum or 2.5% increase…
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Area grads head to various colleges for sports
05 Jul

Area grads head to various colleges for sports

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Khyland Hadley-Lindsay of Asheboro intends to play basketball in college. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s where some members of the Class of 2022 intend on playing on college: From Asheboro: Khyland Hadley-Lindsay and Tramir Martin are set to play basketball for Pfeiffer. Hadley-Lindsay was Asheboro’s starting quarterback for the football team. Charles Perry IV decided to play football for Averett. Alexander Spruill is heading to Methodist to play football. Boys’ soccer players Alex Cruz and Irving Velazquez-Luna will go to Carolina University in Winston-Salem. From Eastern Randolph: Softball player Charlise Phillips selected Guilford College. From Providence Grove: Edi Austin, a standout…
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Sanders shows stuff in Caraway return
05 Jul

Sanders shows stuff in Caraway return

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Josh Waldron and team members celebrate a weekend victory in the Challenger series at Caraway Speedway. (Courtsey photo) SOPHIA – A.J. Sanders, past standout as a Caraway Speedway regular, was the winner in Saturday night’s Mini Stocks race at the track. Sanders topped points leader Jimmy Crigger, who was second in the 40-lap event. Tommy Raino placed third. Josh Waldron, a fill-in driver, claimed the race in the Challenger series. Waldron was a substitute for Archie Adams Sr. as part of the “Caraway Strong” program. Toby Lane placed second, followed by Raino. Crigger and Raino had busy nights because they…
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Good hands man for all seasons: Providence Grove’s Thomas makes positive impact
29 Jun

Good hands man for all seasons: Providence Grove’s Thomas makes positive impact

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Luke Thomas fires a pitch from the mound this spring. He's planning to play college baseball. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) CLIMAX – Whatever the sport at Providence Grove, Luke Thomas had the ball in his hands. Those were good hands for the Patriots. “I like being in control of the game. I don’t like leaning on other players,” Thomas said. “I like being the make-or-break type of guy.” Thomas helped make Providence Grove relevant on just about every level during a high school career that turned out unmatched. “A fixture not only in the football program but a fixture in the…
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