athlete of the week - Randolph Record

21 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alex Kivett

Randolph RecordSportsAlex Kivett, athlete of the week, class 1-A, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Prep baseball

Eastern Randolph, baseball Kivett has been one of the keys for an Eastern Randolph program that’s making his second appearance in the Class 1A West Regional finals in a three-year span. The senior shortstop is among a core of veteran players who’ve helped elevate the Wildcats at the right time. He’s in the middle of the field defensively for a team that, entering this week’s regional finals against Uwharrie Charter Academy, held its previous three opponents to a total of seven runs. Kivett has been a regular producer on offense, ranking high on the team in runs batted in and…

14 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kendall Jarrell

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kendall Jarrell, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ soccer Jarrell has been a key contributor for the Piedmont Athletic Conference champions. She averaged more than one goal and one assist per game during the regular season as the second-leading scorer among the Eagles. That included one goal and one assist in the regular-season finale in a 9-0 romp last week against Southwestern Randolph. Jarrell, a senior forward, helped UCA to a 15-3 record going into this week’s Class 1A state playoffs.

07 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owen Whelan

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Owen Whelan, piedmont athletic conference, prep track and field, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, track and field Whelan became the Piedmont Athletic Conference champion in the boys’ discus last week in the league championship meet at Wheatmore. The senior had a winning toss of 122 feet, 2 inches, edging defending champion Ty Moton of Randleman. Owen improved his throw by more than 35 from the previous year. Owen also placed third in the shot put at 40-6¾. Whelan has been an All-PAC football player for the past two years. He’s committed to play football at Guilford College.

30 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Natalie Bowman

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Class 2-A, Natalie Bowman, prep soccer, Wheatmore Warriors

Wheatmore, girls’ soccer It has been another high-scoring season for the senior midfielder. She has a team-leading 41 goals and nine assists to help the Warriors to another strong season. She posted six goals combined in two games last week. Bowman, who has tallied more than half of her team’s goals this year, has scored more than 30 goals in three of her four seasons, with her senior season turning out to be the most productive. The Warriors carried a 10-5 record into this week and they hold second place in the Piedmont Athletic Conference.

23 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emma Julian

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, athlete of the week, Emma Julian, prep soccer

Asheboro, girls’ soccer The senior captain has helped Asheboro keep control at times in the back end. She is a defender for the Blue Comets. She’s often described as an anchor on the defensive end, though her contributions have extended up the field. Asheboro won four of its last five games entering this week to reach the 10-win mark overall. Two of those results came via shutouts. The Blue Comets will go into next week with a share of second place in the Mid-Piedmont Conference with four league games remaining.

16 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jose Ramirez

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Jose Ramirez, Prep baseball, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy, baseball Ramirez, a senior outfielder, has been one of the leading batters for the Eagles, who are contenders in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. Ramirez had four runs batted in last week when UCA pummeled Eastern Randolph. The Eagles entered this week with victories in three of their last four games, with the lone loss during that stretch in extra innings.

09 Apr

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kassie Gaines

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Faith Christian, Kassie Gaines, prep soccer

Faith Christian, girls’ soccer She’s one of two seniors on the team, which has produced a recent uptick on offense. Faith Christian is the reigning North Carolina Christian School Association’s Class 2-A state champion. Gaines was a member of that 2024 title team. The Eagles took a three-game winning streak into this week, outscoring those opponents by a combined 18-2 score. The victories in the streak came on the road, including last week’s 8-0 defeat of Liberty Christian in Durham.

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.

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.

19 Mar

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taryn Waugh

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, prep soccer, Providence Grove Patriots, Taryn Waugh

Providence Grove, girls’ soccer Waugh has been on another scoring tear for the Patriots, reaching a milestone last week. The senior forward eclipsed the 100-goal mark for her career while Providence Grove won three games. In nine games this season, she has racked up 26 goals. She has scored at least 23 goals in all four seasons with the Patriots. Waugh, a captain, notched one goal and two assists vs. Central Davidson, four goals and an assist vs. Southwestern Randolph and three goals and an assist vs. East Davidson. The Patriots entered this week with an 8-1 record. *** ***…