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Prep Roundup: Randleman Tigers take off on soccer rise; Cougars win volleyball showdown
25 Sep

Prep Roundup: Randleman Tigers take off on soccer rise; Cougars win volleyball showdown

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Randleman’s Chris Lopez (No. 7) and teammates Christian Lopez, left, Chris Ayala and Francisco Vences celebrate a goal against Southwestern Randolph last week. Kevin Garcia of the Cougars looks on. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Randleman showed that it’s ready to be a force in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ soccer. The Tigers did that in a big way. First, they knocked off visiting Southwestern Randolph, which had put together a strong non-conference résumé. They then ripped through Uwharrie Charter Academy for an 8-2 road victory at Zoo City Sportsplex. So less than halfway through the PAC schedule, Randleman was the lone team…
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Here’s a look at the first class in the Southwestern Randolph Sports Hall of Fame
24 Sep

Here’s a look at the first class in the Southwestern Randolph Sports Hall of Fame

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Here's a photo from the inaugural class of the Southwestern Randolph Sports Hall of Fame, which was inducted in a ceremony at the school's cafeteria Sept. 15 prior to a home football game. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ************************************ ASHEBORO – The first class for the Southwestern Randolph Sports Hall of Fame was quite a blast from the past. Fourteen individuals were selected for the honor. The fathers of both athletics director Chris Chapman and football coach Seth Baxter are in the induction class. Charlie Chapman and Donnie Baxter are both still involved with the Cougars on the football coaching staff. Charlie Chapman…
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Prep football: Cougars’ Ellis runs past Asheboro; Eastern Randolph adds to streak
23 Sep

Prep football: Cougars’ Ellis runs past Asheboro; Eastern Randolph adds to streak

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Southwestern Randolph’s Nathan Ellis runs away from Asheboro’s Luke Hughes, left, and Lance Everhart for a touchdown Friday night. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph got back in the groove in a hurry a week after its first slip-up of the season. The Cougars benefitted from five touchdown runs from Nathan Ellis in Friday night’s 32-13 football victory at Asheboro. Three Southwestern Randolph players rushed for 80 or more yards and that type of ball control kept Asheboro (1-4) off balance in the final non-conference game for both teams. Until the Cougars won at Lee J. Stone Stadium in…
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Eastern Randolph’s Norwood selected for Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
22 Sep

Eastern Randolph’s Norwood selected for Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

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Eastern Randolph lineman Jani Norwood was selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The game pitting top football seniors from North Carolina against top seniors from South Carolina will be held Dec. 16 in Spartanburg, S.C. Norwood has committed to play for the University of North Carolina. He’s considered one of the state’s top offensive linemen. The head coach for the North Carolina team is Johnny Sowell of Monroe. Here’s the full list of North Carolina player selections, which were unveiled Sunday: Offense ▪ Quarterbacks: Tyler Budge (Weddington), Evan Medders (Marvin Ridge) ▪ Running Backs: Tyler Mason (Mount Airy), Corbin Kerr (Wallace-Rose Hill),…
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Randolph Community College basks in high rankings
22 Sep

Randolph Community College basks in high rankings

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ASHEBORO – Randolph Community College has landed in some good rankings. The two-year school announced that it held a top spot among community colleges in North Carolina, according to Niche listings. Niche, a ranking and review website, placed RCC as 26th nationally. Under a BestColleges list, RCC was placed 11th among community colleges in North Carolina. The school rated fourth by BestColleges for online associate in Information Technology programs nationally. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, and students,” RCC president Dr. Shah Ardalan said in a statement. “Being recognized as a…
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Brewing company crafts something more in Asheboro
21 Sep

Brewing company crafts something more in Asheboro

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The Pharmacy Craft Cocktails and Distilling is a new spot in downtown Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Four Saints Brewing Company has expanded with a companion spot. The Pharmacy Craft Cocktails and Distilling opened last week – an adjacent gathering location under the same ownership. “These are two separate businesses,” events manager Sam Baker said. “We’re providing two vastly different experiences.” The Pharmacy will be geared toward a more sophisticated, adult crowd. In the new space, patrons will be limited to age 21 and older. No pets will be allowed. The tone will be distinctively different, Baker said. “There…
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Randleman coach puts focus on daughter’s medical situation
21 Sep

Randleman coach puts focus on daughter’s medical situation

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Randleman football coach Shane Timmons has been dealing with a family medical situation during this season. (File photo) RANDLEMAN – Randleman has reached the middle of its football season with tremendous success, but coach Shane Timmons has more pressing matters on his mind. His daughter Ophie has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. “I’m coaching each day like it’s my last day on earth,” Timmons said. “It’s a great way to live. It’s the hand that I was dealt.” Timmons’ attention has been detoured from his team at times during the past few weeks. Ophie’s condition is called Ependymoma,…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PEDRO ORTIZ
20 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PEDRO ORTIZ

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Southwestern Randolph, boys’ soccer Ortiz was a major contributor in three victories last week for Southwestern Randolph. He supplied a goal against both Trinity and North Davidson after earlier in the week notching an assist against Providence Grove. The Cougars have been a strong team in racking up a nine-game winning streak entering this week. Through 11 games, they’ve outscored their opponents by a cumulative score of 54-9. Ortiz is a sophomore midfielder.
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Asheboro to add additional parking spaces, recreational office at Zoo City Sportsplex
20 Sep

Asheboro to add additional parking spaces, recreational office at Zoo City Sportsplex

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalGovernment, News
ASHEBORO — The Asheboro City Council met Thursday, Sept. 7, with multiple budgetary requests on the agenda. The council approved an economic development appropriation for Downtown Asheboro Inc. in order to purchase property. “In the FY23-24 adopted budget, there are some unallocated appropriations for the purpose of economic development purposes,” said Finance Director Deborah Reaves. “The request from DAI is $550,000 to purchase property and place four trash can receptors and two power transformers to address current issues with trash that exists on Trade Street. The second request by DAI is $60,000 for legal services associated with joint efforts to…
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Casper, Smith, Sanders among Caraway Speedway winners
19 Sep

Casper, Smith, Sanders among Caraway Speedway winners

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AJ Sanders collected the trophy in the Mini Stocks race Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA – Jaxon Casper was the winner of the Modifieds feature Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Casper finished ahead of Justice Calabro for the victory. Matthew Smith was a repeat winner in Challengers. His second consecutive victory came when he finished ahead of Tommy Raino and Daniel Schadt. Veteran driver AJ Sanders was the winner in Mini Stocks, cranking out the victory across 40 laps. Luke Smith and Bryson Pickard held the next two spots. The Bootleggers race was won by Jon Morton,…
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