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Prep basketball: Trinity teams win notable openers

Prep basketball: Trinity teams win notable openers

DENTON – The beginning of basketball season came with special results for Trinity’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams Friday night. The girls’ team ended a long losing streak, while the boys’ team embarked on a season with a new coach for the first time in more than three decades. Trinity’s girls opened the season by defeating host South Davidson 49-29 on Friday night as Madison Hill racked up 19 points and Ava Nance posted 15 points. It was the program’s first victory in about 21½ months. Trinity went 0-25 last season and had lost 29 consecutive games overall since defeating…
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Prep Football Playoffs: Eastern Randolph, Randleman win in first round

Prep Football Playoffs: Eastern Randolph, Randleman win in first round

The Asheboro football team gathers for its first playoff game in eight years Friday night at Greensboro Dudley. (Thadd Sanders / For Randolph Record) The season ends for Southwestern Randolph and Asheboro in road losses RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and made a scoring catch as Eastern Randolph opened the Class 1A state playoffs by blowing past visiting Swain County in a 49-0 victory Friday night. Smith scored on runs of 1 and 45 yards and then caught a TD pass from No. 3. Kobe Walker ran for touchdowns from 1 and 2 yards out. Jayden Spinks…
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County approves Ramseur’s request for sheriff’s office connection

County approves Ramseur’s request for sheriff’s office connection

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved various sheriff’s office items, including an agreement between the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramseur for the provision of law enforcement services, during a meeting earlier this month. The agreement will pay for five officer and one clerk positions as well as a few additional costs at a total of approximately $478,000, which will be fully reimbursed by the Town of Ramseur. “These additional positions would be utilized to patrol the town, respond to calls for service, conduct crime prevention activities, assist with criminal investigations and provide general…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Diego Bustamante

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Diego Bustamante

Asheboro, boys’ soccer Bustamante regularly contributes to the Blue Comets’ big offensive numbers. He’s a senior for the top-seeded team in the West Region for the Class 3A state playoffs. At the beginning of this week, Bustamante ranked second on the Asheboro team in goals with 29 and in assists with 28. He had two in each of those categories when the state playoffs began Saturday and the Blue Comets trounced visiting West Charlotte 9-0. In 2023, he was the Mid-Piedmont Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. ***** Photo: Diego Bustamante has been a stellar player for Asheboro’s boys’ soccer…
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Asheboro to study downtown parking, seeks public input

Asheboro to study downtown parking, seeks public input

ASHEBORO -- Asheboro city officials are looking to better manage parking in downtown. The city has commissioned Walker Consultants to develop a study and strategic parking management plan for the business district. According to information from the city, the completed plan will provide recommendations for managing and improving public parking. The study is designed to include downtown business owners and employees, property owners, non-profit organizations and residents. To sign up for a focus group, visit https://tinyurl.com/mvc2bf9j Each focus group will meet with the study team for up to 45 minutes on either Nov. 19 or Nov. 20 at The Harry and Jeanette…
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Hirschman reigns again in North-South Shootout

Hirschman reigns again in North-South Shootout

Matt Hirschman holds the trophy after winning the North-South Shootout. (Courtesy of Caraway Speedway) SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman did it again. The driver from Northampton, Pa, led all except a few laps to win the North-South Shootout on Saturday at Caraway Speedway. Hirschman has won the last four editions of the fall event and claimed his 10th North-South Shootout victory overall. Hirschman held the pole position and was in control for much of the 125-lap race, which was a start-and-stop event with more than 10 cautions with a field of 32 cars. Burt Myers opted against a pitstop for new…
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Police: Navy veteran dies in Asheboro shooting on Veteran’s Day

Police: Navy veteran dies in Asheboro shooting on Veteran’s Day

ASHEBORO – A Navy veteran was killed in the city on Veteran’s Day in an incident that was reported as part of an armed robbery, according to information provided from Asheboro Police Department. David Matthew Davis, 39, died inside 64 Skillz, based on an initial police report. The Davis family provided information to police about the deceased’s background. Davis was an employee of 64 Skillz. The business owner indicated to police that he’ll put up a cash reward to help obtain information to assist police in the case. At 7:30 a.m. Monday, officers with the Asheboro Police Department were dispatched…
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Prep football: E. Randolph, Randleman to start at home in states; Asheboro returns to postseason

Prep football: E. Randolph, Randleman to start at home in states; Asheboro returns to postseason

Eastern Randolph and Randleman will play home football games to begin the state playoffs Friday night, while Asheboro makes a long-awaited return to the postseason. Eastern Randolph (10-0), the Piedmont Athletic Conference champion for a fourth year a row, is the No. 4 seed in the Class 1A West Region with a game against No. 29 seed Swain County (1-9). In Class 2A, fourth-seeded Randleman (8-2), which has lost its last two games, is home against No. 29 seed East Gaston (4-6). No. 27 seed Southwestern Randolph (6-4) visits sixth-seeded East Surry (8-2), which holds a seven-game winning streak and…
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Prep soccer: Top area seeds show power as states begin

Prep soccer: Top area seeds show power as states begin

Win Smith of Asheboro makes a move around a West Charlotte player during Saturday’s Class 3A game in the boys’ soccer state playoffs. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Asheboro and Southwestern Randolph hold No. 1 seeds for the West Region in the boys’ soccer state playoffs, which began during the weekend. Both teams will play every game at home through the regional final if they advance. It was a strong first-round showing for teams from Randolph County, though one team tumbled in an upset loss. Second-round games were set for Tuesday, with winners playing in the third round Thursday night…
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Prep soccer: Asheboro, Southwestern Randolph hold top seeds going into state playoffs

Prep soccer: Asheboro, Southwestern Randolph hold top seeds going into state playoffs

Asheboro and Southwestern Randolph hold No. 1 seeds for the West Region in the boys’ soccer state playoffs, which begin this weekend. Asheboro is atop the bracket in Class 3A. Southwestern Randolph is in the same spot for Class 2A. Both teams will play every game at home through the regional final if they advance. First-round games will be held Saturday, with the second round Tuesday. West Charlotte is the opening opponent for Asheboro (22-2), which won the Mid-Piedmont Conference. No. 12 seed Ledford (12-7-4) and No. 21 seed Montgomery Central (9-9) are the only other teams from the league…
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