Sports - Randolph Record

31 May

Different path, same result: UCA claims third consecutive 1A state championship in baseball

Bob SuttonSportsclass 1-A, Grat Dalton, Jake Hunter, Jaxon Mabe, Logun Wilkins, nchsaa, Prep baseball, Rob Shore, state finals, Ting Stadium, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy's Jaxon Mabe was fired up during the Class 1A state finals at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) HOLLY SPRINGS – It was a different route for Uwharrie Charter Academy’s baseball team in the Class 1A state finals. The Eagles ended up in the same place. It took two victories on the final day of the season for UCA to secure its third consecutive championship Saturday at Ting Stadium. “We pitched and played defense so well,” coach Rob Shore said. “These guys decided they wanted it and they came out here and did…

30 May

Duo keeps hoop dreams alive following high school season

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Elijah Woodle, Prep Basketball, Randleman Tigers, Tyshaun Goldston

Tyshaun Goldston, left, and Elijah Woodle have been working out with Mid-State Magic while competing in spring basketball tournaments. (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) GRAHAM — Tyshaun Goldston of Randleman and Elijah Woodle of Asheboro completed their high school basketball careers, but they have additional hoop dreams. They’re teammates with the same travel club looking for a shot to latch on with college programs. “I wanted another chance,” Woodle said. Woodle, a guard, and Goldston, a versatile player with a wide skill set, are members of the Graham-based Mid-State Magic. They have tournaments to play in this spring, hoping to…

29 May

UCA coach takes role with college summer team … but state finals are priority

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, High Point-Thomasville HiToms, McCrary Park, summer college baseball

Coach Rob Shore has more time left with the Uwharrie Charter Academy baseball team this season before turning his attention to a new summer league role with the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in the Coastal Plain League. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Uwharrie Charter Academy baseball coach Rob Shore added another summer gig and that will have him in Randolph County for some games. Shore has taken the job as head coach of the High Point-Thomasville HiToms of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer circuit. But first, he has the business of guiding UCA into the Class 1A state…

28 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logun Wilkins

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, class 1-A, Logun Wilkins, Prep baseball, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy, baseball Wilkins has carried a big load on the mound during the postseason for the Eagles. UCA is 6-0 in the state playoffs, with Wilkins the winning pitcher in three of those games. The senior right-hander should have another opportunity in the Class 1A state championship series this week against Perquimans. Game 1 of the best-of-3 series comes Friday night at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs. Wilkins was the winning pitcher in the West Region semifinal upset of top-seeded Cherryville followed by the Game 2 victory against Eastern Randolph in the regional finals. He also won a first-round game…

27 May

ZooKeepers set to embark on another season

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, Hunter Atkins, Korey Dunbar, McCrary Park, summer college baseball

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers begin another baseball season this week, with the home opener set for Friday night at McCrary Park. Third-year coach Korey Dunbar will direct the ZooKeepers, who finished their 2024 season with seven consecutive victories. There’s scheduled free admission as part of what the ZooKeepers, a summer collegiate team, are labeling a fanfest for an exhibition game against Randolph County Post 45 on Tuesday night. Asheboro plays its first Coastal Plain League game Thursday night against the host Holly Springs Salamanders. Friday’s home game is against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms. Game times are set for 6:30…

26 May

UCA heads back to Holly Springs for Class 1A state finals

Randolph RecordSportsclass 1-A, Prep baseball, state finals, state playoffs, Ting Stadium, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Here’s the Uwharrie Charter Academy baseball team after winning last week’s Class 1A West Region finals at Eastern Randolph. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy’s baseball team will head back to a popular spot this week. The Eagles will play the Class 1A state finals at Ting Stadium in Holly Springs on Friday and Saturday. It’s the same site where UCA collected state titles the past two years. UCA (18-11) takes on East Region champion Perquimans (25-6) in the best-of-3 championship series. Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. Friday. Game 2 is pegged for 2 p.m. Saturday.…

26 May

American Legion baseball: Post 45 starts season with two victories

Randolph RecordSportsAmerican Legion baseball, Drew Harmon, McCrary Park, Randolph County Post 45

ASHEBORO — Randolph County Post 45 began its baseball season with a pair of victories during the weekend at McCrary Park. Post 45 topped Moore County Post 12 by 13-3 in its opener as Drew Harmon pitched four innings and Elijah Prince worked the fifth. Zack Scruggs had two doubles and Jake Riddle scored three runs. Then came Sunday’s 7-3 decision against Mocksville-Davie Post 54. ** Liberty Post 81 got started a weekend earlier and struggled with losses in its first three games. Liberty lost twice at home to Moore County on separate days, falling 17-9 and 16-5 and then…

23 May

Season ends for Randleman softball team in regional finals

Randolph RecordSportsClass 2-A, nchsaa, Prep softball, Randleman Tigers, state playoffs

RANDLEMAN – Randleman’s softball team made it to the Class 2A West Region finals before hitting glitches against top-seeded West Wilkes. So the season ended Thursday night for the Tigers. West Wilkes topped the 15th-seeded Tigers 6-5 at home and 8-0 on the road to sweep the best-of-3 West Region finals. West Wilkes (25-3) takes on North Lenoir (20-3), which will be in the finals for the first time in 20 years, in the best-of-3 state finals. Randleman (20-7) won six consecutive games before encountering the Blackhawks. For the season, the Tigers had their most victories since winning 18 times…

22 May

UCA baseball team heads back to state finals after sweeping Eastern Randolph

Randolph RecordSportsAlex Carver, Brett Smith, Cade McCallum, class 1-A, Daniel Brandon, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Grat Dalton, Jose Ramirez, Logun Wilkins, nchsaa, Prep baseball, Rob Shore, state playoffs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Alex Carver is fired up after scoring in Game 1 of the Class 1A West Region finals. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Uwharrie Charter Academy’s baseball team is back in the Class 1A state finals, seeking a third consecutive championship. The Eagles swept Eastern Randolph in the West Region’s best-of-3 finals, winning 12-1 in six innings in Thursday night’s Game 2 on the road. Two nights earlier, UCA won 2-1 in the series opener at home. The Eagles (18-11) have leaned on their experienced players, with several seniors in their final high school postseason. “You…

21 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alex Kivett

Randolph RecordSportsAlex Kivett, athlete of the week, class 1-A, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Prep baseball

Eastern Randolph, baseball Kivett has been one of the keys for an Eastern Randolph program that’s making his second appearance in the Class 1A West Regional finals in a three-year span. The senior shortstop is among a core of veteran players who’ve helped elevate the Wildcats at the right time. He’s in the middle of the field defensively for a team that, entering this week’s regional finals against Uwharrie Charter Academy, held its previous three opponents to a total of seven runs. Kivett has been a regular producer on offense, ranking high on the team in runs batted in and…