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14 Apr

High Point promotes from within on coaching change

Randolph RecordSportsCollege Basketball, High Point Panthers

HIGH POINT — High Point was quick to fill a vacancy for men’s basketball coach by promoting Flynn Clayman to the position last week. Clayman moves up from associate head coach as the Panthers aim for continuing after making the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I last month. Clayman replaces Alan Huss, who stepped down last week to take a staff position at Creighton, where he’s expected to be the coach-in-waiting. Huss coached the Panthers for two seasons. “It has been a magical two years for High Point University in all sports, and specifically for me, our basketball…

13 Apr

Matchups set for spring break baseball games at McCrary Park

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Faith Christian, McCrary Park, Prep baseball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Wheatmore Warriors, Zookeepers

ASHEBORO — High school baseball teams from six counties will appear during the ZooKeepers Classic this week. Most of the scheduled 14 games include at least one team from Randolph County. Ten teams will play at least one game. There were slight schedule changes from original versions. Beginning Monday, there will be five days of competition, all with predetermined matchups at McCrary Park. The event is no longer a true tournament format, but it allows for more schools to participate and for coaches to better plan the week when some players might not be available. “Coaches said they want to…

12 Apr

Prep roundup: Southwestern Randolph controls two softball opponents

Randolph RecordSportsAlyssa Harris, Macie Crutchfield, Natalie Bowman, prep soccer, Prep softball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Wheatmore Warriors

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…

11 Apr

Prep baseball: Randleman, UCA make progress in PAC race

Randolph RecordSportsJohn Kirkpatrick, Prep baseball, Randleman Tigers, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

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…

11 Apr

Randolph Community College hires new academic chief

Randolph RecordNewsLisa Johnson, Randolph Community College

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…

10 Apr

Commissioners approve purchase of property for new Randleman High School

Ryan HenkelNewsDarrell Frye, Education, Randleman High School, Randolph County Board of Commissioners, Randolph County School System

ASHEBORO – Randolph County has moved one step closer toward the construction of a new high school. At this week's meeting, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to allocate $6 million for the purchase of approximately 90 acres of property located on Walker Mill Road intended to be utilized for the site of a new Randleman High School. “Approximately one year ago, this board authorized the Randolph County School System to begin looking for land for future locations for Liberty Elementary School and Randleman High School,” county manager Zeb Holden said. “It took some time, but…

09 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kassie Gaines

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Faith Christian, Kassie Gaines, prep soccer

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.

09 Apr

Randleman Chamber receives scholarship

Randolph RecordNewsJeff Freeman, Randleman Chamber of Commerce

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…

08 Apr

Youth-related Easter events dot schedule around Asheboro

Bob SuttonEvents, NewsAsheboro Easter Eggstravaganza, Bicentennial Park, Easter

ASHEBORO — The Easter Eggstravaganza for area youth is scheduled for Saturday at Bicentennial Park. Presented by the Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services, this is a free event from 10 a.m.-noon in downtown. “It’s a short and sweet thing we do every year," said Kelli King, program coordinator with the department. Ages 1-10 can participate in the egg hunt, while all participants receive a complimentary goodie bag as they leave. Hunt times are at 10 a.m. for younger groups (up to age 7) and 11 a.m. for older participants. “We do different times just because I don’t want a 4-year-old trying to grant eggs with…

07 Apr

Luther takes job with Asheboro girls’ team

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Prep Basketball, Wes Luther

Wes Luther (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — Wes Luther sees the challenges ahead for the Asheboro girls’ basketball program but also envisions the possibilities. So that was enough to put him back in charge of a high school varsity team as a head coach. “The job came open,” Luther said. “It gives me an opportunity to lead a program again and put my stamp on it.” Luther is a former boys’ coach at Providence Grove. He spent the past two seasons on the staffs with Asheboro’s football team and boys’ basketball team. This is Luther’s first assignment with a girls’ basketball…