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06 May

Wheatmore’s new basketball coach familiar with rivalries

Bob SuttonSportsCraig Shoemaker, piedmont athletic conference, Prep Basketball, Tim Kelly, Wheatmore athletics

Craig Shoemaker is Wheatmore’s new boys’ basketball coach. (Courtesy photo) TRINITY – The more Craig Shoemaker learned about Wheatmore’s boys’ basketball program, the more he became interested in becoming the next coach. So he accepted the job and he’ll try another rebuilding project. “I was looking for a job,” Shoemaker said. “I didn’t know too much about Wheatmore. Seemed like they want someone to build it. I was very impressed by what I heard and saw.” Shoemaker had huge success during several seasons in 13 years at Ragsdale and more recently coached at Leadership Academy in Kernersville. Last season, the…

05 May

Cruising Cougars collect PAC Tournament title in softball

Randolph RecordSportsCaressa King, Carleigh Whitson, Class 2-A, Emma Mazzarone, Macie Crutchfield, piedmont athletic conference, Prep softball, Providence Grove athletics, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph team members celebrate after the PAC Tournament championship game against visiting Providence Grove. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Macie Crutchfield threw a three-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts as Southwestern Randolph completed its domination of the Piedmont Athletic Conference with Thursday night’s 7-0 victory against visiting Providence Grove in the league tournament championship game. Carleigh Whitson had two hits and two runs batted in to help the Cougars to their first conference tournament title in eight years. Caressa King, who had a triple, drove in one run and scored a run, while Madelyn Smith and Madison Varner both knocked…

04 May

Lemons sours Trinity in eventful PAC Tournament final for Randleman’s baseball team

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Randleman’s Austin Lemons had a big night on the mound and at the plate in the PAC Tournament final. (Bob Sutton/Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – There was so much going on with Randleman’s baseball team in the Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament final. Everything from Drake Purvis making his much-anticipated season debut to the Tigers racking up their 20th victory of the year. Yet pretty much nothing could overshadow Austin Lemons. The senior who mostly waited in the wings behind a stacked roster from a year ago emerged as the pitching and hitting standout in Randleman’s 4-0 victory against visiting Trinity on…

03 May

Tigers take different route, end up in PAC final

Bob SuttonSportsChesney Welch, Jake Smith, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Providence Grove athletics, Randleman athletics, Randleman baseball, Seth Way

One strike away from a tournament exit, Randleman overcomes Providence Grove RANDLEMAN – Randleman’s baseball team hadn’t been in many of these situations in recent years. Trailing by two runs and down to their final strike, the Tigers’ stranglehold on the Piedmont Athletic Conference was in jeopardy Tuesday night. Providence Grove was on the cusp of pulling off an upset in the PAC Tournament semifinal. “I haven’t been in that many situations like that.” Randleman junior Seth Way said. “Do what you have to do to win the game.” So he did. Down 0-2 in the count with runners on…

03 May

Asheboro’s park plan honors Jarrell family

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ASHEBORO — More action should commence soon in turning an Asheboro park from a mere vision to a special recreational and relaxation area. Saturday’s ceremonial groundbreaking at the location was another step. “Going forward, we will be losing more and more green space,” Mayor David Smith said. “Having an opportunity provided by the Jarrell family to save this amazing historic site right downtown is wonderful. You don’t have an opportunity often to save a piece of property like this.” City officials have referred to the park as occupying a spot in a historic neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. It’s…

03 May

Commissioners approve construction of onsite medical clinic for employees

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ASHEBORO — The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met Monday, May 1, with multiple budgetary requests on the agenda. The board first approved a $10,000 grant for the George Washington Carver College, Inc. after-school program. “What we did was team up with Communities in Schools, Asheboro City Schools and the City of Asheboro,” said George Washington Carver Community Enrichment Center Chairman Clyde Faust. “We got Communities in Schools to go and help us find retired teachers that would help create a foundation for developing those study habits. Some professional teachers who are going to come in and who are going…

03 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Andrew Canter

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Providence Grove, baseball Canter has been a key hitter and has supplied a huge boost on the mound for Providence Grove in his senior season. Canter, who also played football at the school, rolled up four pitching victories in the regular season. The Patriots bounced back following a rare losing season to hold a 13-9 mark at the end of the regular season. As a quarterback in his final season in football, he tossed 10 touchdown passes and threw for more than 1,000 yards.

02 May

Duggins wins for first time at Caraway

Randolph RecordSportsBrody Duggins, Caraway speedway, Jason York, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Brody Duggins won for the first time at Caraway Speedway by capturing the Challengers feature Saturday night. Duggins qualified for the pole position. He managed to move to the front after a redraw and hold on, with Allen Vance was second and Corey Rose placed third. In Late Models, Jason York of Reidsville won again despite his son, Jamie York, posting the fastest qualifying time. Brian Rose was the runner-up in Late Models, followed by Chase Murphy, Camden Thomas and Jamie York. In UCARs, Steven Collins collected his fourth victory of the year at the track despite starting…

02 May

Asheboro Fall Festival returning as one-day event

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ASHEBORO — After three years of cancellations, the 48th Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, as a one-day event. The festival will continue to feature arts and craft vendors, musical performances, and food. “While the Fall Festival has historically been held over two days, this year, based on the responses and feedback of vendors, attendees and community members, the Fall Festival will be a one-day event,” said a statement from the Randolph Arts Guild. The Arts Guild release said the event would comply “with the recommendations of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for guidance…

01 May

Prep Roundup: Cougars complete perfect PAC softball regular season

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Providence Grove’s Devon Kelly dives across the plate in front of Randleman’s Sarah Norton during last week’s Piedmont Athletic Conference softball game at Climax. Providence Grove won 4-0. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Southwestern Randolph won its only softball game of the week but that meant a perfect regular season in Piedmont Athletic Conference play. Maddie Strider hit a two-run homer as the Cougars topped host Uwharrie Carter Academy 13-1. Southwestern Randolph (17-1 overall, 12-0 PAC) is the top seed for this week’s conference tournament. ** Eastern Randolph won 6-1 against visiting Providence Grove with winning Addie Flinchum homering. From the circle,…