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20 Oct

Eastern Randolph makes shift to 1-A classification

Bob SuttonSportsEastern Randolph, Education, schools, sports

Eastern Randolph’s Davonte Brooks runs the ball against Southwestern Randolph during a Piedmont Athletic Conference football game Oct. 1 in Ramseur. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL RAMSEUR – For a school with so much athletic success through the years, it might be strange to view Eastern Randolph as the little guy. But that’s how the Wildcats are listed when it comes to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Eastern Randolph is a Class 1-A school, reflecting the group with the smallest enrollment. “For 1-A, we’re not bad,” football coach Burton Cates said. In football, the Wildcats are undefeated this season…

20 Oct

Athlete of the Week: Gracey Menscer

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Providence Grove, sports

GRACEY MENSCER Providence Grove High School | Junior | Volleyball Gracey Menscer turned in almost identical outings as the Providence Grove Patriots won twice last week in four sets. Menscer was charted with 48 assists in a victory against Eastern Randolph. Two nights later, Menscer ended up with 48 assists and 12 digs as the Patriots topped Wheatmore. Those outcomes gave Providence Grove a four-match winning streak and a 12-9 overall record heading into this week’s Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament.

19 Oct

Cougars’ comeback leads to record night

Randolph RecordSportsfootball, high school football, local sports, prep football

RANDLEMAN — It took a record-breaking performance for Southwestern Randolph to win its latest football game. And that could mean more records for the Cougars this season. Southwestern Randolph overcame host Randleman for a 28-23 victory Friday night. Junior receiver Adam Cole scored two touchdowns to set the single-season school record for victories. The Cougars (7-1, 2-1 Piedmont Athletic Conference) have matched the school record for wins. They’ll try to break that in Friday night’s showdown at Providence Grove. It took plenty to defeat Randleman, which built a 10-0 lead. The Tigers (3-5, 1-2) have been on a conference championship…

14 Oct

Randleman extends all-state streak to a decade

Randolph RecordSportsbaseball, Cougars, Randleman, SWR, Tigers, Uwharrie Charter

ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association released its 2021 all-state teams and the list is heavy on players from Class 2-A state champion Randleman. Randleman’s Hunter Atkins, Brooks Brannon, Andrew Cox, Braylen Hayes, Trey Way and Ryan White made the Class 2-A list. They were joined by Southwestern Randolph’s Bryson Hogan on the Class 3-A list and Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Hunter Hill and Colt Wilkins on the Class 1-A list. Randleman has had at least one selection in 10 consecutive seasons when an all-state team was named (skipping 2020 because of the pandemic-shortened season). The Tigers have had…

14 Oct

PREP NOTES: Area girls pick up league golf titles

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro, Randleman, Wheatmore

ASHEBORO — Two girls from Randolph County schools have won individual conference championships in golf. Asheboro’s Salem Lee shot 77 on Monday for the Mid-Piedmont Conference title at Winding Creek Golf Club. The Blue Comets finished second in the team standings. • In last week’s Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament, Providence Grove was the team winner, led by Caroline Wright’s 41 at Colonial Country Club. Providence Grove posted 143, for a 15-shot edge on Southwestern Randolph. Randleman (173) was third and Trinity (190) was fourth. The event was shortened from 18 to nine holes because of weather concerns. Morgan Heilig of…

14 Oct

Prep Football Roundup: Cougars cruise back to win column

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro, football, Providence Grove, Randleman, SWR, Trinity, Wheatmore

ASHEBORO – Keaton Reed threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Southwestern Randolph got back on track by defeating visiting Wheatmore 55-12 in Monday night’s make-up game in Piedmont Athletic Conference football. Adam Cole scored three touchdowns – one on a run and two on receptions – for the Cougars (5-1, 1-1 PAC), who were coming off their lone loss in a setback to unbeaten Eastern Randolph. Easton Clapp ran for a touchdown and returned an interception for a touchdown. Lane Dalke scored on a touchdown run. Reed rushed for 117 yards and threw for 150 yards. Cole…

13 Oct

Gainey wins SWR homecoming queen

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Left to Right: Freshman Attendant Camryn Everhart, Sophomore Attendant Ellie Lanier, Homecoming Queen Kaitlyn Gainey, Junior Attendant Keziah Reed, and Senior Attendant Jylian Taylor. SWR defeated Wheatmore 55-12 in the Homecoming football game at Ivey B. Luck Stadium on Monday, October 11, 2021. ASHEBORO -- After rain postponed the football game Friday night between Southwestern Randolph and Wheatmore, SWR students celebrated the homecoming dance before the game itself. With a big halftime lead over the visiting Warriors, the Cougars celebrated the 2021 homecoming court and their new homecoming queen. The student body voted on the winners. Kaitlyn Gainey, a senior,…

13 Oct

Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Gainey

Randolph RecordSportsKaitlyn Gainey, randolph county, SWR, tennis

KAITLYN GAINEY Southwestern Randolph High School | Senior | Tennis Southwestern Randolph's Kaitlyn Gainey, a senior, completed Piedmont Athletic Conference play with a 10-0 singles record when the Cougars wrapped up the regular season by defeating Uwharrie Charter Academy 7-2. She was also part of a victory in a doubles match. Gainey plays No. 2 singles for the Cougars, who finished the regular season with an 11-4 overall record and 7-3 PAC mark. Gainey takes an overall singles record of 14-1 into postseason competition. In doubles, Gainey has combined with junior Andee Bullard at the No. 1 position and they’ve…

07 Oct

Blue Comets homecoming game moved to Thursday

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ASHEBORO — Asheboro High School’s homecoming football game scheduled for Friday night against Central Davidson has been moved up to tonight at 7 pm. “Due to the potential for inclement weather on Friday night, the Asheboro High School Blue Comets will host the Homecoming football game on Thursday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in Lee J. Stone Stadium,” said the school through a release.

06 Oct

Warriors maintain high level in tennis

Bob SuttonSportsProvidence Grove, tennis, Wheatmore

Wheatmore girls hone in on another conference title TRINITY — Some of the key players have changed from just a few months ago but the rate of success related to the Wheatmore girls’ tennis team remains at a high level. “The key is having a solid team,” coach Doug Gore said. “The girls have worked really hard in the offseason.” The Warriors entered the week on the verge of clinching a conference championship for the third year in a row. Wheatmore is paced by returning starters Kara Comer in the No. 1 position and Kelly Carrick in the No. 3…