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03 Sep

Wheatmore Warriors search for winning ways, endure loss at East Davidson

Bob SuttonSportsDominic Hittepole, Jacob Sheffield, Johnathan Kelly, prep football, Wheatmore Warriors

THOMASVILLE – Wheatmore’s bid to make football inroads is bound to be a tussle, so a frustration-filled second half Monday night against East Davidson became troublesome on multiple levels. “The disappointing part is we worked so hard,” Wheatmore two-way lineman Ashtin Bennett said. “No excuse to come out the way we did the second half. I know we can play better.” East Davidson scored two second-half touchdowns to top the visiting Warriors 14-6 in a non-conference make-up game that was postponed from three nights earlier. The Warriors (0-2) had been encouraged by this matchup, looking for a breakthrough early in…

03 Sep

Prep football: Southwestern Randolph overcomes North Moore; Trinity wins in OT

Randolph RecordSportsNoah Stills, Owen Whelan, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs

Owen Whelan of Southwestern Randolph looks to pick up yards against North Moore's Blake Pennington. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph’s Noah Stills scored two second-half touchdowns as the host Cougars overcame North Moore for a 34-7 non-conference victory Monday night. Southwestern Randolph (1-1) trailed 7-0 at halftime. Asher Perkins, Brody Shepard and Owen Whelan also scored touchdowns. North Moore (0-2), which is coached by Asheboro resident Andrew Carrouth, has already equal last year’s regular-season loss total. The Mustangs also lost last year to Southwestern Randolph. The game was several in the region contested Monday night because of storm-related…

02 Sep

Prep Roundup: Asheboro piles up soccer victories; Cougars hit groove early in PAC volleyball

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, prep cross country, prep soccer, Prep volleyball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Asheboro’s William Slate, right, sends the ball ahead against Randleman’s Valentin Bringas during last week’s game. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – Cam Letterlough’s three goals and Win Smith’s two goals sparked Asheboro in a fast-paced 6-2 victory at Randleman in non-conference boys’ soccer last week. Asheboro has won four in a row since a season-opening setback. The non-conference game pitted teams who had strong 2023 seasons. Randleman entered this week with a 1-5-1 record after last year’s 18-win season. The Tigers have been tested with a challenging non-league slate. ** Providence Grove’s offensive outburst in a 9-3 pounding of visiting…

01 Sep

Grant awarded for snacks at Ramseur Elementary School

Randolph RecordNewsEducation, Ramseur Elementary School, Randolph County School System, school nutrition

RAMSEUR – Ramseur Elementary School has been awarded a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for this school year. Beginning this week, a fresh fruit or vegetable snack will be provided to all students at the school at no cost. Snacks will be available in the classroom during designated snack time. Students won’t be required to eat the snacks, but will be encouraged to try the fruits and vegetables.

01 Sep

Wheatmore alum Garrison scores first collegiate soccer goals

Randolph RecordSportsAppalachian State, College soccer, Ellie Garrison, Wheatmore

BOONE – Wheatmore alum Ellie Garrison scored her first two collegiate goals as Appalachian State defeated visiting Longwood 2-0 last Thursday night in women's soccer. Garrison, a freshman, posted both goals late in the first half. The result gave the Mountaineers a 2-0-2 record. Garrison is the state’s all-time leader in goals for high school girls’ soccer.

31 Aug

Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs away from Asheboro’s Quincey Lee on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s final touchdown. Cade McCallum and Kobe Walker each scored touchdown runs for the Wildcats (2-0). Asheboro (1-1) scored on runs by Quincey Lee and Connor Brinton and on Logan Laughlin’s pass to…

31 Aug

Asheboro seeks applicants for planning board members

Randolph RecordNewsCity of Asheboro, planning board

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro is accepting applications to serve on the Asheboro Planning Board. Applicants should reside within the city limits of Asheboro or within the city’s extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. Interested individuals are advised to submit a résumé and Interest Form for Service on Boards and Commissions, which can be found on the city’s website at www.asheboronc.gov or at City Hall. City Council will direct the appointment process for applicants seeking to serve as a representative of the city limits. Applications seeking to represent the ETPJ will be forwarded to the Randolph Board of County Commissioners for appointment. The…

30 Aug

Week 2 games for Randolph County football teams

Randolph RecordSportsprep football, schedule

Here's a list of games involving Randolph County teams for Friday night (Aug. 30) in the second week of the high school football season: All games are listed for 7:30 p.m. starts. Week 2 games Asheboro (1-0) at Eastern Randolph (1-0) Southern Guilford (0-1) at Providence Grove (1-0) West Stokes (1-0) at Randleman (1-0) North Moore (0-1) at Southwestern Randolph (0-1) Trinity (0-1) at Albemarle (0-1) Wheatmore (0-1) at East Davidson (0-1)

29 Aug

UCA’s Hunter hones skills after MVP honor

Bob SuttonSportsAmateur baseball, Jake Hunter, Prep baseball, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Jake Hunter was the Most Valuable Player in the Class 1A state finals a few months ago. (NCHSAA photo) ASHEBORO – When Jake Hunter was named the Most Valuable Player of the state championship baseball series in the spring, it turns out he was just getting warmed up. The Uwharrie Charter Academy pitcher had a summer filled with travel baseball and has been assessing some of the college recruiting interest that has been directed his way. “I kind of set my focus on travel ball and doing what I need to do to play college baseball,” Hunter said. Yet he…

29 Aug

Asheboro to return to regular water treatment

Randolph RecordNewsCity of Asheboro, drinking water, water

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro will resume standard water treatment practices using chloramines Sept. 3. This means that customers should no longer notice a slight chlorine odor or taste, such as they may have experienced over the past month, according to information from the city. Each year the city uses a pure chlorine water treatment to help ensure a high level of disinfection in the water mains. During the remainder of the year, a chloramines treatment is used. This is a compound of chlorine and ammonia that results in water with little odor or taste. Both treatment methods meet…