Southwestern Randolph softball players pick colleges

ASHEBORO — A trio of softball players from Southwestern Randolph committed to playing college softball.

Infielders Kami Dunn and Alyssa Harris and catcher Maddie Strider were part of last week’s announcement ceremony at the school. They all were starters on the school’s 2024 team, which won the Class 2A state championship.

Dunn chose Wingate, a Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference. Strider will go to Catawba, which is also a SAC member.

Harris, who was the co-Player of the Year in the Piedmont Athletic Conference in 2025, has picked Division III Pfeiffer.

All three players were on the All-PAC team as juniors. Strider, also a key member of the Cougars’ girls’ basketball program, is a three-time all-conference softball selection.

Harris and Strider have been with the Cougars for the past three seasons. During that time, Southwestern Randolph has a combined 63-13 record.

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