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31 Mar

Wheatmore’s Garrison sets state record with special goal

Bob SuttonSportsEllie Garrison, nchsaa, prep soccer, Ricky Maness, state record, Wheatmore athletics

Wheatmore’s Ellie Garrison takes a shot between two Pine Lake Prep players during last year’s state playoffs. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) TRINITY – There are lots of ways to score a goal in soccer, and Ellie Garrison’s state-record tally ranked up there as quite unique. The Wheatmore senior became North Carolina’s girls’ record holder for goals by scoring against Bishop McGuinness last week. The record came shortly after the Warriors gave up a goal. Garrison wanted to receive the first pass when play resumed. “She noticed the goalie was way off the line,’ Wheatmore coach Rick Maness said. “She struck it,…

31 Mar

Changes coming in large doses for Asheboro/Randolph Chamber

Bob SuttonNewsAsheboro/Randolph Chamber, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, Kelly Heath

Kelly Heath is interim president of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber. (Courtesy photo) Search firm to be used to find new president ASHEBORO – Changes are in the works for the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, with a search firm hired to assist in the selection of a new president. “It’s going to take someone who’s coming in with a vision,” said HR Gallimore, who’s chair of the Chamber’s executive committee. “We’re looking forward to finding the right person.” Linda Brown left her post as president of Asheboro/Randolph Chamber months ago to take a job at Randolph Community College. Kelly Heath, a past chair of…

30 Mar

Here’s the Piedmont Athletic Conference winter all-conference selections

Randolph RecordSportsAudra Petty, Brandon Coggins, Dominic Payne, Gavin Hardister, piedmont athletic conference, Prep Basketball, Prep swimming, prep wrestling, Randleman athletics, Spencer May, Trinity athletics

Randleman’s Audra Petty makes a move against Lincoln Charter in the state playoffs for girls’ basketball. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for winter sports: Boys’ basketball Player of the Year: Dominic Payne (Trinity) Coach of the Year: Daniel Mitchell (Randleman) All-Conference Eastern Randolph: Julian Brooks, Timothy Brower, Nicah Taylor Providence Grove: Brady Collins, James Ellis Randleman: Connor Cassidy, Tyshaun Goldston, Greg Price Southwestern Randolph: Nathan Ellis, Marcus Robertson Trinity: Brandon Campbell, Jacob Hodges, Dominic Payne Uwharrie Charter Academy: Braeden Lamb Wheatmore: Parker Kines Girls’ basketball Player of the Year: Audra Petty…

29 Mar

Following launch, Brightspeed has work to do beyond running fiber

Scott PelkeyNewsBrightspeed, randolph county

Brightspeed held a ceremony to launch its fiber network recently in Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Brightspeed held an event last week at its Asheboro office officially launching its new fiber network, but the company has work to do, not only running more fiber but with the community itself. Brightspeed, a subsidiary of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, was founded in 2021 by three former Verizon executives. In October 2022, the company acquired Lumen Technologies, including its DSL and landline phone services across 20 states, as part of a $7.5 billion deal. Locally, that sale included CenturyLink, its…

29 Mar

Foster care prevention program expands to Randolph County

Randolph RecordNewsFoster care, randolph county

Special to Randolph Record An organization dedicated to keeping children out of the state's foster care system is expanding its reach to Randolph County, thanks to a new state contract. The Homebuilders program puts trained staff within a family's home for three to five days a week, a total of 10 hours, to help improve child safety and help kids stay at home by removing risk rather than removing the child. Crossnore Communities for Children is the company behind the program, which has seen success in pilots since 2021. The company says it has served 62 children and families, with…

28 Mar

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kinzie Ivey

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kinzie Ivey, piedmont athletic conference, Prep softball, Randleman athletics

Randleman, softball ‌Ivey has made quite an impression as a pitcher and batter in the opening weeks of her freshman season for Randleman. The left-handed pitcher rolled up four victories in her first five decisions. She recorded 39 strikeouts in 31 innings. She also has come through with key hits for the Tigers, who won seven of their first eight games. Ivey posted two of the team’s first three home runs this season.

27 Mar

Ward holds strong for Caraway victory

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Dean Ward, Jimmy Crigger, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Dean Ward was the top qualifier and rode the pole position to victory in Sunday’s Late Models feature at Caraway Speedway. Ward was in control in the 60-lap event, with Jamie York the runner-up, followed by Camden Thomas, Brody Duggins and Colby Fogleman. ** There were 14 entrants in Challengers, with Austin Harris the winner after sitting in the fourth position for a top-six redraw. Michael O’Brian was in second place with Duggins in third spot, followed by former NASCAR Cup Series driver Jeremy Mayfield in fourth. Then came Gary Ledbetter, Nate Gregg and Christian Henderson. ** In…

26 Mar

Here are Asheboro’s Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference selections from winter sports

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Camden Walker, Elijah Woodle, Jerquarius Stanback, Mid-Piedmont Conference, Sion Murrian

Asheboro’s Jerquarius Stanback, here dunking against Oak Grove, was named Player of the Year for boys’ basketball in the Mid-Piedmont Conference. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Mid-Piedmont Conference’s major award winners plus Asheboro’s all-conference selections for winter sports: Boys’ basketball Player of the Year: Jerquarius Stanback (Asheboro) Defensive Player of the Year: Kamauri Manuel (North Davidson) Coach of the Year: Dustin Tysinger (Central Davidson) Asheboro: Jerquarius Stanback, Camden Walker, Elijah Woodle Girls’ basketball Player of the Year: Trista Charles (Oak Grove) Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Cora Hadley (Oak Grove), Keelan Moore (North Davidson) Coach of the Year:…

25 Mar

Prep Roundup: Randleman makes early PAC baseball push; Southwestern Randolph, UCA have strong softball stretches

Randolph RecordSportsPrep baseball, prep soccer, Prep softball

Asheboro’s Aiden Robinson reaches for the ball as Randleman’s Kai Strickland dives into third base during a non-conference baseball game earlier this season at McCrary Park in Asheboro. (Randolph Record) Randleman was the only baseball team in the Piedmont Athletic Conference without a league loss entering this week. Randleman whipped visiting Southwestern Randolph 13-3 with Seth Way striking out nine from the mound and hitting a home run. Braxton Walker added three hits, including a double. Earlier in the week, Randleman won 9-5 against the Cougars with Jake Riddle pitching and Tate Andres and Way leading the offense. Those outcomes…

21 Mar

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Connor Adams

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Asheboro, baseball Adams has been a boost for the Blue Comets in several roles on the baseball team. He has been a pitcher and outfielder. When the Blue Comets defeated host Southwestern Randolph 3-2 last week, Adams started the game on the mound and later returned to the rubber to notch the final out. He was summoned in the bottom of the seventh inning with the bases loaded and posted a strikeout to end the game. He recorded a total of nine strikeouts. After a diet of non-conference games, Asheboro was scheduled to launch Mid-Piedmont Conference play this week. Last…