Prep basketball roundup: Asheboro boys open with two wins

Wheatmore’s Maddie Nichols looks to shoot against East Davidson’s Kenzie Foust last week. (P.J. Ward-Brown / Randolph Record)

ASHEBORO – Asheboro’s Elijah Woodle had 17 points in a 65-42 romp past host Southwestern Randolph to open the season last week.

Brayden Chapman scored 14 points for the Cougars.

The Blue Comets went on to a 47-32 neutral-court victory against Providence Grove.

** Trinity’s Nazir Staton poured in 21 points and Zy’iveon Holmes had 17 in the Bulldogs’ 64-57 home victory against South Davidson.

Holmes scored 25 points in a 64-58 loss at Jordan-Matthews.

** Parker Kines’ 16 points and Wyatt Stepp’s 14 points helped Wheatmore defeat visiting East Davidson 57-56.

Girls’ basketball

Gracie Beane had 15 points and Addyson Dees notched 13 points as Randleman defeated visiting Asheboro 59-20.

The Tigers are under coach Scott Tyson, who’s their third coach in as many seasons.

** Southwestern Randolph won its opener by defeating visiting Asheboro 64-23 as Maddie Strider scored 23 points.

** Nevaeh Staples of Uwharrie Charter Academy scored 15 in a 53-49 triumph against host Bethany Community.

** Trinity topped host Jordan-Matthews 45-25. Wheatmore crushed visiting Chatham Charter 59-11 and defeated visiting East Davidson 60-40.

By Randolph Record