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Randleman lineman involved in points record in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Randleman lineman involved in points record in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Jonathan Stokes of Randleman was part of a record-setting performance in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Stokes, an offensive lineman, was on the North Carolina team in the 49-24 victory against South Carolina on Dec. 21 at Spartanburg High School in South Carolina. That marked the most points the North Carolina team has ever scored in the game history of the game, which extends more than 80 years. Senior standouts from North Carolina meet those from South Carolina in the annual game. It also was North Carolina’s first victory in 12 years, though there were no…
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Two girls’ teams, two boys’ teams from Randolph County win tourney openers in Asheboro

Two girls’ teams, two boys’ teams from Randolph County win tourney openers in Asheboro

Randleman’s Chenleigh Robinson goes up for a shot against Eastern Guilford’s Mauri Jerman during the opening day of the Sportstone.net Invitational in Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – The opening day of the Sportstone.net Invitational lacked late-game drama, but there were a good number of positive developments for Randolph County entrants. The girls’ and boys’ basketball tournament continues Friday and Saturday at Asheboro High School. There were a couple of notable rallies for Randolph County girls’ teams – one that panned out and another that fizzled. Here’s a look at a few of Thursday’s highlights from the eight-game…
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NCHSAA’s conference draft could spread out Randolph County schools

NCHSAA’s conference draft could spread out Randolph County schools

New league alignments within the NCHSAA begin by summer Randolph County schools will be spread out when it comes to conference affiliations based on an initial draft sent to schools from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Schools can provide feedback on the drafts before those are finalized, likely in January. The new alignments, which are developed to be in place for four years, begin next summer. The NCHSAA is expanding from four classifications to eight, so there are bound to be different combinations when it comes to conference set-ups. The drafts reveal more split conferences (leagues with schools…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

Wheatmore, boys’ basketball Bryant is trying to help the Warriors to a resurgence this season. He’s the team’s leader in assists and steals more than one-third of the way through the schedule. The senior guard has given the backcourt a boost for a team that has a blend of veterans and emerging younger players. The Warriors have already eclipsed last season’s win total. By defeating Trinity last week, it gave Wheatmore its first Piedmont Athletic Conference victory in three years. That result, which was aided by Bryant’s 14 points and five assists, also snapped Wheatmore’s nine-game losing streak in the…
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Detour in place on U.S. 421 near megasite outside Liberty

Detour in place on U.S. 421 near megasite outside Liberty

LIBERTY – There’s a traffic shift in place on U.S. 421 North to accommodate more work near the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. A contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working at the intersection of Starmount Road near the 186 mile marker. Information from the NCDOT says the temporary shift will allow crews from Ames Construction to work on the median and construct two new bridges related to a U.S. 421 improvement project. Signs and markings will direct motorists onto the detour, bypassing the work zone and continuing north on the roadway. NCDOT requests that drivers use caution in that…
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Holiday tourney presents new challenges in Asheboro

Holiday tourney presents new challenges in Asheboro

Southwestern Randolph’s Sara-Kate Marion, left, and Asheboro’s Jalyia Andrews reach for the ball earlier this season. Both teams will be in the holiday tournament at Asheboro. ASHEBORO – The defending champions in the SportsTone.net Christmas Invitational will have different challenges if those basketball teams take paths back to titles this week. Asheboro’s boys and Southwestern Randolph girls will aim to repeat, though the field of teams is different from a season ago. There are eight-team brackets for both the boys and girls. Games will be held Thursday through Saturday at Asheboro High School. New entrants are Burlington Williams, Chatham Charter,…
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Uwharrie Ridge focusing in on post-secondary career readiness

Uwharrie Ridge focusing in on post-secondary career readiness

ASHEBORO – The Randolph County School System's Board of Education was given an update on a new vision and focus for Uwharrie Ridge at a regular business meeting earlier this month. “One of the challenges we’ve been working through as a leadership team, Uwharrie Ridge is a unique place being that it’s a 6-12 school so it has middle and high school grade levels,” superintendent Stephen Gainey said. “We’ve been continuing to look for ways of what can make Uwharrie Ridge 6-12 standout and continue to attract students to it. It is an application school. You can go if that’s…
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Charges filed after vehicle break-ins near YMCA in Asheboro

Charges filed after vehicle break-ins near YMCA in Asheboro

ASHEBORO – Four arrests have been made and charges filed involving vehicle break-ins this month at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. Asheboro Police announced the developments that involved multiple police agencies. The suspects might be part of a larger crime ring. Asheboro Police said that visitors to the YMCA had personal property and identifications stolen from vehicles Dec. 12. Windows were shattered on those vehicles. Police in Asheboro obtained a description of the vehicle with a Georgia license plate. That vehicle and suspects were spotted in Connecticut. An earlier break in the case came, based on information from Asheboro Police, when the…
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Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower tries to launch a shot between Randleman’s Chase Farlow, left, and Tyshaun Goldston at the end of last week’s game in Ramseur. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Southwestern Randolph’s girls’ team makes statement by beating reigning PAC champ RAMSEUR – Tyshaun Goldson scored 22 points as Randleman prevailed 47-45 for a Piedmont Athletic Conference road victory at Eastern Randolph last week in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ basketball. Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower racked up 21 points against Randleman. Randleman then fended off host Southwestern Randolph 61-39 to end the week. The Tigers also topped visiting Oak Grove…
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Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference for fall sports

Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference for fall sports

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs against Randleman this fall. Smith was named the PAC’s Offensive Player of the Year. (Thadd Sanders/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for fall sports: Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Freddie Mercado (Randleman) Coach of the Year: Dennis Lewis (Providence Grove) All-conference Providence Grove: Meshack Butler, Colin Duval, Aiden Shelton, Caleb Ward Randleman: Jedidiah Dake, Freddy Mercado Uwharrie Charter Academy: Austin Luck, Chris White Wheatmore: Tyler McCormick Trinity: Tommy Smithers Southwestern Randolph: Andrew Ormond   Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Laurel Bernhardt (Providence Grove) Coach of the Year: Will Benner (Wheatmore) All-conference Wheatmore:…
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