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26 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logann Beaver

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week

Eastern Randolph, volleyball/softball Beaver played multiple sports with the Wildcats and was a key contributor along the way. She was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection for volleyball and softball as a senior. In volleyball, Beaver led the team in aces and was in the top two among the Wildcats in hitting percentage and kills per set. She was a key offensive contributor in softball. Beaver, an outside hitter and middle hitter, has committed to play volleyball for Davidson-Davie Community College. Beaver had been a three-sport athlete for the Wildcats, but didn’t play for the basketball team during the past season.…

25 Jul

Southwestern Randolph’s Popp cherishes tennis success, NCHSAA award

Bob SuttonSportsnchsaa, piedmont athletic conference, Prep tennis, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Allie Popp (Courtesy of NCHSAA) ASHEBORO – Allie Popp’s senior year at Southwestern Randolph was her best on the tennis courts and beyond. Even with her playing days done, she was reaping awards. Popp was presented with the Pat Gainey Award, which is a student scholarship in memory of Pat Gainey of Dunn. The criteria includes at least a cumulative GPA of 3.2, possess a strong work ethic, demonstrate athletic success during the high school career and demonstrate respect for coaches and teammates. Popp was an ideal fit for that honor. “She is a natural leader who leads by example,…

24 Jul

Drivers endure long race card at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – It was largely an endurance test for drivers during the weekend at Caraway Speedway. Saturday’s race card wasn’t completed until Sunday afternoon. It ended with Jason Garwood in front of Rudy Hartley for the Mod 4s feature as the final event of the card that was extended because of weather problems. In Challengers, pole sitter Enoch McNeill placed first ahead of Brody Duggins across 35 laps. Duggins stayed in the division’s points lead, while Bryson Pickard was in third place followed by Cody Griffin and Jeffrey Wood. In 602 Modifieds, Jaxson Casper was the race winner ahead of…

23 Jul

Former standout McPeak holds Asheboro ZooKeepers coaching role

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, Lenoir-Rhyne, summer college baseball, Tyler McPeak

Tyler McPeak (Photo courtesy of Asheboro ZooKeepers) Ex-teammates view Tyler McPeak in a different capacity ASHEBORO – Tyler McPeak found so much to appreciate about the Asheboro ZooKeepers that he came back for another season. But he’s a coach now instead of one of the best players. McPeak is making the transition during the Coastal Plain League season after finishing his final collegiate season in the spring for Lenoir-Rhyne. “I was fortunate to play for Coach (Korey) Dunbar last summer,” McPeak said. “I figured I’d give coaching a shot.” McPeak was second-team All-South Atlantic Conference first baseman for Lenoir-Ryne this…

22 Jul

Wheatmore’s Messner plays on winning soccer team in N.C. East-West All-Star Game

Randolph RecordSportsMaggie Messner, North Carolina East-West All-Star Game, prep soccer, Wheatmore Warriors

GREENSBORO – Maggie Messner, a defender from Wheatmore, was on the winning team for the North Carolina East-West Game for girls’ soccer last week. The West edged the East 1-0 at Jamieson Stadium on the Greensboro Grimsley campus. The only goal was scored about two minutes into the game by Hough’s Kylee Thompson, who was voted as the game’s Most Valuable Player. Goalkeepers Reese DeJong of Cox Mill and Elizabeth Navola of Christ the King combined to make five saves for the shutout. The East’s attack kept West defenders busy, particularly with an overwhelming edge in second-half possession time. Messner…

20 Jul

High School Notes: UCA cracks top 10 for Wells Fargo Cup

Bob SuttonSportsCaleb Stickle, Lillian Payne, nchsaa, prep athletics, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy placed eighth in Class 1A for the Wells Fargo Cup for the 2023-24 school year. The award recognizes schools that achieved the best overall athletic performance within each North Carolina High School Athletic Association classification. The winner in Class 1A was Mount Airy, followed by Swain County, Bishop McGuinness, Christ the King, Mountain Island Charter, Corvian Community and Elkin. UCA moved into the top 10 based on results in spring sports. The Eagles won the Class 1A state championship in baseball for the second year in a row and the school’s softball team had a strong season.…

19 Jul

College destinations set for area athletes

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, cheerleading, College baseball, college recruiting, Eastern Randolph athletics, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Prep baseball, prep football, prep soccer, Prep volleyball, prep wrestling, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Alby Pulaski of Wheatmore won’t be going far to play volleyball at the next level. (Randolph Record) Players have selected from a variety of colleges to continue in sports Here are some signees and commitments from the Class of 2024 from around Randolph County: (This list in addition to those previously reported.) Baseball Wheatmore’s Ayden Byrd signed to play for Division II Montreat. ** Jacob Proctor of Trinity is going to Division III Pfeiffer. ** Eastern Randolph’s Samuel Asbill, a pitcher who also plays for Randolph County Post 45’s American Legion team, selected Guilford Tech. ** Outfielders Carter Brown and…

18 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jayten Beasley

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Jayten Beasley, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Providence Grove Patriots

Providence Grove, baseball Beasley made an impact in multiple sports at Providence Grove. As a senior for the Patriots during the baseball season, he landed a spot on the All-Piedmont Athletic Conference team. The captain was a pitcher and infielder for the Patriots. He led the team with a .365 batting average and he racked up a team-high five pitching victories during Providence Grove’s 10-14 season. Beasley also played basketball and football for the Patriots. He was the football team’s second-leading receiver during his senior season, while also playing on defense. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the…

17 Jul

Clemson pitcher embraces Asheboro mound time with ZooKeepers

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Clemson Tigers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, Noah Samol, summer college baseball

Noah Samol (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Noah Samol still holds big aspirations as a college pitcher, and he came to Asheboro this summer to help get those on track. Samol is a Clemson pitcher who has taken the mound for the Asheboro ZooKeepers in the Coastal Plain League. “Glad to be out here,” Samol said. “You just got to go somewhere and just pitch.” It has been far from a simple path to this point. The start-and-stop nature of Samol’s baseball experiences began several years ago. He had Tommy John surgery as a high school sophomore in Mason, Ohio. He…

16 Jul

Padres select ZooKeepers’ Evans in draft

Bob SuttonSportsArizona Diamondbacks, Asheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, Lenoir-Rhyne, pro baseball, Ryan Waldschmidt, San Diego Padres, summer college baseball, Zach Evans

Zach Evans (Asheboro ZooKeepers photo) Former Asheboro player picked by Diamondbacks ASHEBORO – Asheboro ZooKeepers shortstop Zach Evans was selected in the ninth round of baseball’s amateur draft Monday. Evans, a college player for Lenoir-Rhyne, was picked by the San Diego Padres with the 270th pick overall. Evans has been playing with the ZooKeepers in the Coastal Plain League, which is a summer circuit for college players. He batted .338 with five home runs in 31 games. Evans is the 10th player in Lenoir-Rhyne’s baseball history to be picked in the draft. He’s the school’s first draftee in six years…