Sports - Randolph Record

05 Apr

Prep baseball roundup: UCA and Randleman split matchups atop PAC

Randolph RecordSportsJake Riddle, Jaxon Mabe, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Randleman Tigers, Sam Gore, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

RANDLEMAN — Randleman and Uwharrie Charter Academy are the top baseball teams in the Piedmont Athletic Conference and they had eventful games during the past week. The latter of those came with Randleman avenging a loss by winning 6-5 in 10 innings Friday night at home. The outcome came with Kai Strickland’s two-out single to drive in Kyle Dillow, who had tripled off Jake Hunter. Jake Riddle, who had four hits, was the winning pitcher. Alex Carver homered for UCA. Earlier in the week, Logun Wilkins threw a seven-hitter with nine strikeouts and a walk when UCA won 7-0 at…

04 Apr

Woodle’s sprint title boosts Asheboro in Randolph County championships

Bob SuttonSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Chase Farlow, Elijah Woodle, Freddie Mercado, Jalaya Showers, Jalial Timmons, Mirianna Corea, prep track and field, Randleman Tigers, Scarlett Hildreth, Ty Moton

Asheboro's Elijah Woodle had a busy and productive day in the Randolph County championships. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Asheboro maintained its stronghold on the Randolph County Championships in track and field, though the boys’ team had a cast of some different point producers in Tuesday's meet. The Blue Comets were team champions for both boys and girls at the South Asheboro Middle School track. Asheboro senior Elijah Woodle wanted to prove he was the fastest in the county and that worked out for him. He won the 100-meter dash champion in 11.13 seconds. “It just makes…

03 Apr

Asheboro’s Diamond McDowell receives All-American honor

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, College Basketball, Diamond McDowell

From Asheboro to All-American Diamond McDowell of Asheboro was named a Division II All-American for women’s basketball. The senior forward for Anderson University in South Carolina was recognized by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. She was placed on the third team. McDowell averaged 18.6 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. McDowell was named the Most Valuable Player of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament after leading the Trojans to the championship last month. She had 22 points and 14 rebounds in the championship game when Anderson defeated Coker 64-58. McDowell was the leader in Division II defensive rebounding with 9.6…

02 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jonah Campbell

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Jonah Campbell, Prep baseball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, baseball Campbell was the winning pitcher when Southwestern Randolph defeated Randleman last week to end a long losing streak in the series. Campbell, also a senior infielder, has been a contributor at the plate as well. Campbell, who was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection last year, has committed to play collegiately for Brevard. The Cougars had five victories through March, putting them in position to potentially reach at least a 10-win season for the first time since the abbreviated 2021 season.

01 Apr

UCA’s Alston places second in wrestling nationals; Others post winning records

Bob SuttonSportsAiden Burkholder, Ayden Sumners, David Lambright, Dominic Hittepole, Jose Flores, Joseph Trahan, Lorenzo Alston, prep wrestling, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, state champion, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

Lorenzo Alston of Uwharrie Charter Academy came close to winning a national tournament. (Randolph Record) Lorenzo Alston of Uwharrie Charter Academy finished as a runner-up in the National High School Coaches Association’s national tournament during the weekend at Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Va. The three-time state champion had the highest finish of any North Carolina entrant in all of the boys’ high school divisions. Alston, a North Carolina State commit, competed in the 145-pound division for juniors. Alston mostly breezed through the bracket until falling by 6-4 to Pennsylvania’s Michael Turi in the championship bout. Turi is…

31 Mar

Four Cougars confirm football plans

Randolph RecordSportsEaston Gravely, Guilford College, Julian Mosley, Noah Stills, Owen Whelan, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

ASHEBORO — Four football players from Southwestern Randolph intend to play collegiately – and some of them will continue to be teammates. They made those plans clear with Friday’s ceremony in the school gym. Julian Mosley, Easton Gravely and Owen Whelan have committed to play for Guilford College, a Division III program in Greensboro. Noah Stills is heading to Anderson University, a Division III school in Indiana. Whelan played as a fullback and linebacker for the Cougars. Mosley spent time as a receiver and defensive back. Gravely is an offensive lineman. Gravely, who has been among the school’s top golfers,…

30 Mar

Prep Roundup: Cougars halt Randleman’s long baseball hex

Randolph RecordSportsBraxton Walker, Chase Farlow, Gracie Beane, Jonah Campbell, Prep baseball, Prep softball, Randleman Tigers, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs, Ty Moton, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Here’s a look at high school sports results from last week: Baseball All area teams split in conference competition during the past week, though Southwestern Randolph and Trinity had notable Piedmont Athletic Conference results early in the week. ** Jonah Campbell handled 6 2/3 innings of the pitching and Brady Armfield homered in Southwestern Randolph’s 5-2 road victory against Randleman, which suffered its first league loss. That marked the first time since at least 2009 that the Cougars defeated Randleman, a string of at least 21 games. Randleman prevailed 11-4 in the rematch on the road behind Braxton Walker’s pitching.…

27 Mar

ZooKeepers seek host families for upcoming baseball season

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Zookeepers, Coastal Plain League, College baseball, McCrary Park, summer college baseball

ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers, a summer collegiate baseball team, are seeking host families for the upcoming season. The club is looking for places to house players and interns for the season, which generally runs from late May through late July or early August. The team touts the valuable role that host families can provide while allowing the summer visitors to excel. “Support enables players to focus on their games and practice, while interns can dedicate their time to supporting the team’s operations,” the team says. “… You’ll be making a positive impact on their experience and contributing to the…

26 Mar

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Willard

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Ethan Willard, Prep baseball, Trinity Bulldogs

Trinity, baseball The senior infielder makes a difference in the field and on offense for the Bulldogs. He has been a contributor for four seasons for Trinity. Last year, he was credited with more than 30 stolen bases. Willard has committed to play baseball at Pfeiffer. The Bulldogs began the season with six consecutive victories. They entered this week with an 8-2 record. Willard also played during the fall on Trinity’s football team.

25 Mar

Wheatmore wrestler Hittepole cherishes process of reaching championship moment

Bob SuttonSportsClass 2-A, Dominic Hittepole, Kyle Spencer, nchsaa, prep wrestling, state tournament, Wheatmore Warriors

Wheatmore junior Dominic Hittepole became a state champion last month after coming one victory short of that goal a year earlier. (P.J. Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) TRINITY — Wheatmore wrestler Dominic Hittepole won matches on a regular basis for several months. Yet it seemed like a long climb, waiting for the moments that would define his season. “I’m ready for February,” he said in late January. “I’m really excited where I’m at. It matters a lot. There are a lot of people doubting me. I can’t end up in that runner-up position I was in last year.” So he took…