Sports - Randolph Record

04 Jun

Wheatmore’s streak ends in state final loss

Bob SuttonSportsClass 2-A, Ellie Garrison, Manteo, nchsaa, prep soccer, state champion, Summer Bowman, Wheatmore athletics

Wheatmore’s Natalie Bowman, left, Izabella Ringley and Mikalah Walls head off the field toward coach Ricky Maness after the Class 2-A state final for girls’ soccer Saturday at UNC Greensboro. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) GREENSBORO – It took two years for Wheatmore to build a record-setting streak in girls’ soccer. That was gone in a matter of minutes in Saturday afternoon’s Class 2-A state championship game. Manteo overcame a second-half deficit, scoring four goals in a 13½-minute stretch on the way to dethroning the Warriors in a 5-3 result at UNC Greensboro Soccer Stadium. “My hat is off to them,” Wheatmore…

02 Jun

UCA rides Hunter’s pitching, defense to Game 1 win in state finals

Randolph RecordSportsBen Medinger, class 1-A, Jake Hunter, nchsaa, North Moore, Prep baseball, Ting Stadium, Troy Carver, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics

Uwharrie Charter Academy first baseman Ben Medinger tags out North Moore’s Elliot Furr as part of a pick-off play during Game 1 of the Class 1-A state finals Friday. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) HOLLY SPRINGS – Freshman Jake Hunter threw a complete game as Uwharrie Charter Academy defeated North Moore 2-1 in the opening game of the Class 1-A state championship series Friday at Ting Stadium. Game 2 in the best-of-3 competition is at 11 a.m. Saturday, with a third game, if necessary, at 5 p.m. “Game 1 is really big,” Hunter said. “It’s hard to win two games in a…

02 Jun

Wheatmore looks to add to soccer record book in state final

Bob SuttonSportsClass 2-A, Ellie Garrison, nchsaa, prep soccer, Wheatmore athletics

Wheatmore’s Ellie Garrison tries to gain control of the ball in the state playoffs against Shelby earlier this spring. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) TRINITY – Wheatmore has won a state-record 49 consecutive girls’ soccer games. Something bigger is at stake for the Warriors on Saturday afternoon: Two straight Class 2-A state championships. Wheatmore (24-0), looking to repeat, takes on Manteo (24-0-2) in the title game a 2:30 p.m. at UNC Greensboro Soccer Stadium. Repeat winners have been common in Class 2-A. Since there has been four classes for girls’ soccer, there have been 15 state champions in Class 2-A. Those have…

01 Jun

Eagles soar at right time: UCA set for state finals vs. North Moore

Bob SuttonSportsBen Medinger, class 1-A, Jake Hunter, nchsaa, North Moore, Peyton McCollum, Prep baseball, Rob Shore, Troy Carver, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics

Ben Medinger has been a key hitter for Uwharrie Charter Academy's baseball team this year. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – It wasn’t all great for Uwharrie Charter Academy’s baseball team this season. But the Eagles have good timing. That’s why they still have games to play entering June. UCA will compete for a state championship. “We started out a little slow and we found a rhythm,” senior left fielder Peyton McCollum said. “We felt like we had the potential.” The Eagles (20-10) take on North Moore (22-8) in the best-of-3 Class 1-A state championship series beginning Friday at Ting Stadium…

31 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Peyton McCollum

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, class 1-A, nchsaa, Peyton McCollum, Prep baseball, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics

UCA, baseball McCollum is a senior outfielder for the Eagles, who’ll play this week in the Class 1-A state finals. He has been a key hitter during the state playoffs. In Game 1 of the West Regional finals vs. Eastern Randolph, McCollum provided two hits, scored a run and drove in a run. He also had two hits in the third-round game against North Stokes and the fourth-round game against Draughn. McCollum and first baseman Ben Medinger are the only seniors who’ve regularly been in the starting lineup this season for UCA.

30 May

Wheatmore Warriors head back to girls’ soccer state final

Randolph RecordSportsClass 2-A, Ellie Garrison, nchsaa, prep soccer, Summer Bowman, Wheatmore athletics, Wheatmore soccer

Summer Bowman of Wheatmore heads the ball for a goal against Pine Lake Prep on Tuesday night. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) MOORESVILLE – Wheatmore is heading back to the Class 2-A final with a chance to repeat as state champion in girls’ soccer. Summer Bowman scored three goals as the Warriors boosted a state record by winning their 49th consecutive game Tuesday night, topping host Pine Lake Prep 5-2 in the West Region final. Ellie Garrison racked up two goals. She has a single-season state record of 94 goals. “A special night for us, having a chance to repeat,” Wheatmore coach…

28 May

Eagles know site, but not foe for Class 1-A state finals

Bob SuttonSportsclass 1-A, nchsaa, Prep baseball, Rob Shore, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics

Uwharrie Charter Academy pitcher Brett Smith will be throwing off the Ting Stadium mound in Holly Springs in the Class 1-A state finals. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – The baseball team from Uwharrie Charter Academy knows where it will play its Class 1-A state championship series. The Eagles will have to wait a little longer to learn their opponent. UCA (20-10) wrapped up the West Region title by winning Thursday night at Eastern Randolph to complete a two-game swept of the best-of-3 three regional finals. It’s not so clear in the East Region. North Moore (21-8) and Voyager Academy (22-6)…

27 May

College choices abound for area senior athletes

Randolph RecordSportsAdam Cole, Ashara Spruill, Ashton Troutman, Autumn Gentry, College commitments, Eli Gravely, Ky Perdue, Maddie Flinchum, Madison Varner, Salem Lee, Stratton Barwick

Record-setting Autumn Gentry of Trinity plans to play basketball collegiately. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of additional college commitments and/or signings involving athletes at area high schools made during the past several months from members of the Class of 2023 (Others have been previously listed): Baseball ** Two Randleman players are going to UNC Greensboro. Pitcher Austin Lemons joined infielder Hunter Atkins in the signing class for the Spartans. ** Catcher Caleb Dunn of Randleman signed with Division II Catawba. Boys’ basketball ** Ashton Troutman of Uwharrie Charter Academy is going to Division II Carson-Newman. Girls’ basketball ** Ashara…

26 May

UCA Eagles sweep Eastern Randolph in regional finals

Bob SuttonSportsBen Medinger, Brent Haynes, class 1-A, Eastern Randolph athletics, Jake Hunter, nchsaa, piedmont athletic conference, Pierce Leonard, Prep baseball, Rob Shore, Stratton Barwick, Uwharrie Charter Academy athletics

UCA team members gather after winning the Class 1-A West Region title. Clutch late-inning work boosts UCA’s baseball team RAMSEUR – It was pretty much a matter of Uwharrie Charter Academy’s baseball team making the best of tough situations Thursday night. By doing so, the Eagles are heading to where they want to go. UCA completed a Class 1-A West Regional finals sweep of Eastern Randolph by winning 8-1 in Game 2, scoring all their runs in the last two innings. “It still hasn’t sunk in,” UCA senior Ben Medinger said of the chance to play for a state title.…

24 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Izabella Ringley

Randolph RecordSportsAOTW, athlete of the week, girls soccer, Izabella Ringley, prep soccer, Wheatmore athletics, Wheatmore high school

Wheatmore, girls’ soccer Ringley has been a reliable player for the Warriors, who are trying to complete another undefeated season. She’s a defender and midfielder. A senior, Ringley rates high on the team in steals. Through the Warriors’ first 21 games, she had tallied four goals and seven assists. Some of her best work might come on the defensive end in the rare times Wheatmore has been challenged. The Warriors gave up only eight goals during the regular season.