Sports - Randolph Record

27 Jul

Check on college-bound athletes from area schools

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Cade Hill, Calvin Smith, Caroline Wright, Diego Gutierrez, Dylan Hodges, Jake Little, Mid-Piedmont Conference, piedmont athletic conference, Trinity athletics

Jake Little of Trinity made a big impact in baseball for the Bulldogs and he’ll continue playing in 2024. (File photo) Here’s a check on some of Randolph County’s top athletes from the Class of 2023 with their college intentions: ** Asheboro’s Nicolas Chavez signed to go to UNC Asheville for men’s track and field. He was a hurdler and pole vaulter for the Blue Comets. ** Katelyn Thomas of Asheboro is headed to Anderson (S.C.) University to play women’s tennis. She has been on the Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference team the past two years. ** Diego Gutierrez of Asheboro is…

26 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mackenzie Roach

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, randolph county sports

Randleman, softball Roach played her final season with the Tigers in what was a softball career that began as a freshman. She was listed as an infielder and pitcher. The Tigers were off to a strong start to this past season, with victories in three of their first four games before fading to a 7-16 record. Roach also was selected as an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference performer in girls’ swimming. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the past school year.

24 Jul

York, Murphy win in Late Models; Challengers race becomes rough, feisty at Caraway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Jason York, Late Models division, Stock car racing

Chase Murphy was a trophy winner in Late Models on Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO – Jason York and Chase Murphy were winners in the Late Models class Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Twin features were held in many classes. York had the fastest qualifying time and went on to win the first race in the division. Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Jeremy Mayfield placed fifth in the first race and 10th in the second race. Murphy moved to the front at the beginning of the second race and went on to win. Camden Thomas was the…

22 Jul

ZooKeepers deal with curves late in season

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, McCrary Park

Asheboro ZooKeepers outfielder Carter French reaches for second base on a slide earlier this season. French plays for North Carolina during the college season. (PJ. Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Highs and lows, comings and goings. That sums up what the Asheboro ZooKeepers have been going through lately. In the past week’s games, they’ve gone 2-2. Saturday night’s 12-1 whipping of the Holly Springs Salamanders at McCrary Park came with numerous highlights, including the first home run for Lleyton Lackey. The game was reduced to seven innings by the mercy rule, with Win Scott firing a four-hitter. Yet it’s generally hard…

21 Jul

Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference spring lists

Randolph RecordSportsConnor Carter, Eastern Randolph athletics, Ellie Garrison, Hunter Atkins, piedmont athletic conference, Providence Grove athletics, Randleman athletics, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Summer Bowman, Trinity athletics, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics, Wheatmore athletics

Hunter Atkins of Randleman takes a swing during a Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament game against Trinity. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for spring sports: Baseball Player of the Year: Hunter Atkins (Randleman) Co-Pitchers of the Year: Austin Lemons (Randleman), Cade Hill (Trinity) Coach of the Year: Ryan Spencer (Trinity) All-conference Randleman: Hunter Atkins, Austin Lemons, Shawn Miller, Seth Way. Trinity: Jaxson Coble, Cade Hill, Jake Little, Landon Mowery. Southwestern Randolph: Easton Clapp, Adam Cole, Tyler Parks. Wheatmore: Payton Mooney, Mason Rich. Providence Grove: Joe Coltrane, Logan Fox, Andrew Thomas. Eastern Randolph: Samuel Asbill,…

20 Jul

NC East-West All-Star Games: Asheboro players make unique marks in soccer showcase

Bob SuttonSportsBrecken Snotherly, Calvin Smith, Cristian Ortiz, Gracyn Hall, North Carolina East-West All-Star Game

Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph heads up the court with the ball during Monday night’s North Carolina East-West All-Star Game for girls’ basketball at the Greensboro Coliseum. Snotherly played for the West team. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) BROWNS SUMMIT – Asheboro’s Calvin Smith and Cristian Ortiz each did something no other players in the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game could claim. They were issued the only yellow cards during the boys’ soccer game Tuesday night at MacPherson Stadium. “They were both kind of tactical,” Smith said of the infractions. “They weren’t cynical.” Those moments aside, the duo from Asheboro embraced the…

19 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alley Lowe

Randolph RecordSportsAlley Lowe, piedmont athletic conference, Prep softball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, softball Lowe was an all-conference selection in the Piedmont Athletic Conference for her senior season of softball. She was a three-year regular in the Southwestern Randolph lineup. She batted .349 with five doubles and two triples for the Cougars (22-2) this year. Lowe also played as a point guard for the Southwestern Randolph girls’ basketball team. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the past school year.

18 Jul

ZooKeepers send three to CPL showcase

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, Jacob Dienes, Tyler McPeak, Win Scott

Win Scott delivers a pitch for the Asheboro ZooKeepers. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – The Asheboro ZooKeepers had three players selected for this week’s Coastal Plain League All-Star Game. First baseman Tyler McPeak and pitchers Jacob Dienes and Win Scott were set to participate in two days of activities at Lexington, S.C. The Lexington County Blowfish were the host team for the All-Star events. McPeak, a graduate student at Lenoir-Rhyne, has been one of the league’s top power hitters. Dienes and Scott are both rising juniors at North Carolina State. The Asheboro trio will be on the West Division team.…

17 Jul

Post 45 falls in decisive Game 5 in series vs. Rowan County

Randolph RecordSportsAmerican Legion baseball, Grat Dalton, Hunter Atkins, Post 45, Randolph County Post 45, Robert Garner, Rowan County, Samuel Asbill, Tanner Marsh

Members of Randolph County Post 45 gather after a loss in the Area 3 semifinal series in Salisbury. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) SALISBURY – Randolph County Post 45 will have a gap in its schedule before resuming play next month in American Legion baseball. Post 45 wasn’t able to reach the Area 3 championship series based on Monday night’s 5-0 loss to Rowan County Post 342 in Game 5 of the best-of-5 semifinal series. Rowan County won Games 1 and 3, so it won each of its home games at Newman Park on the Catawba College campus. Randolph County (23-6) will…

16 Jul

Soccer duo embraces Asheboro’s rise

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Calvin Smith, Cristian Ortiz, North Carolina East-West All-Star Game, prep soccer

Cristian Ortiz of Asheboro reacts to scoring a game during the Class 3-A state playoffs last fall against West Iredell. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Blue Comets have two players in NC East-West All-Star Game ASHEBORO – Calvin Smith and Cristian Ortiz helped take Asheboro’s boys’ soccer program to new heights. They’re being rewarded with spots in next Tuesday night’s North Carolina East-West All-Star Game at MacPherson Stadium in Browns Summit. With two players in the summer showcase, it’s an indication of the growth of Asheboro soccer. Last year’s 23-2-2 record for the Blue Comets was part of a season that ended…