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15 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gracyn Hall

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Gracyn Hall | Randleman | Girls Basketball Hall was the leading scorer in two of the Tigers’ three games last week. She averaged 19.3 points in those games as Randleman improved its record to 5-0. Last week’s victories included two on the road. They won 51-42 at Oak Grove, defeated visiting Ledford 56-35 and then captured their Piedmont Athletic Conference opener by 61-52 at Wheatmore. Hall, a junior post player, racked up 25 points and 12 rebounds against Oak Grove. The next night, she posted 17 points against Ledford. Hall had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Wheatmore game,…

10 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Hines

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Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Ethan Hines holds down an East Davidson opponent during a season-opening match last month.PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL Ethan Hines | Uwharrie Charter Academy | Wrestling Hines went undefeated in Saturday’s Rumble in the Jungle dual-team event at Carrboro. Hines was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Wrestler among lightweights. Hines, a sophomore, improved his season’s record to 11-0. He’s primarily a 106-pounder. The Eagles defeated Granville Central 84-0, Kernersville Glenn 69-10, Seaforth 72-12, South Granville 84-0 and Oxford Webb 70-6. Also going undefeated during the day for UCA were Jack McArthur, Aldo Hernandez, Byan Lackey, Carson Robinson, Grayson…

02 Dec

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashton Troutman

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Ashton Troutman Uwharrie Charter Academy | Boys’ Basketball | Junior Troutman poured in 26 points as the Eagles defeated Salisbury 72-65 in Friday’s game in High Point as part of a showcase event. Troutman is a junior for UCA, which was off to a 4-1 record entering this week.

23 Nov

Athlete of the Week: Arhman Tyson

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ARHMAN TYSON Asheboro | Wrestling | Senior Tyson won six matches during the week, one of several Blue Comets to sweep their bouts. Tyson, a senior, completes in the heavyweight division. He posted victories in matchups with Ragsdale and East Chapel Hill as part of a tri-meet with the Asheboro team winning in each case as well. Then in Saturday’s Forbush Falcon Duals, Tyson won four more times as Asheboro posted a 2-2 record in the event. The Blue Comets defeated North Stokes 66-18 and Forbush 70-12, while falling to Ashe County by 42-36 and to St. Stephens by 37-23.…

17 Nov

Athlete of the Week: Elias Alston

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ELIAS ALSTON Eastern Randolph | Football | Senior Alston turned in yet another big game for the Wildcats, this time scoring four touchdowns in the team’s second-round game in the Class 1-A state playoffs. Alston scored on a pair of receptions as part of his 159-yard receiving out. He also returned a punt for a touchdown. Alston is a senior receiver who also plays as a defensive back.

11 Nov

Athlete of the Week: Karrie Gaines

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KARRIE GAINES Faith Christian | Cross Country Faith Christian’s Karrie Gaines was the run-away winner in the North Carolina Christian School Association state meet last week. She repeated her title from last season by winning last week’s race at Hagan-Stone Park. Her efforts helped the Faith Christian team retain its title as state champion.

27 Oct

Athlete of the Week: Gabi Greene

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GABI GREENE Uwharrie Charter Academy | Senior | Volleyball The senior outside hitter was a key contributor as the Eagles won all four of their matches. The first three triumphs came on consecutive days in the Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament as UCA was a surprise winner. Then came the opening round of the Class 1-A state playoffs against Andrews. Greene was charted for a total of 51 kills, 41 digs, 11 aces, seven blocks and strong serve receiving in those matches.

20 Oct

Athlete of the Week: Gracey Menscer

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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.

29 Sep

Athlete of the Week: Salem Lee

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SALEM LEE Asheboro High School | Junior | Golf Salem Lee was the medalist in a Mid-Piedmont Conference match at Meadowlands Golf Club. She shot an even-par 36. That gave Lee a third consecutive victory in Mid-Piedmont Conference competition.

15 Sep

Athlete of the Week: Jensen Auman

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Jensen Auman Providence Grove | Cross Country | Sophomore Auman, a sophomore, won the Millennium Charter Academy Invitational, helping the Patriots to the team title at Beeson Park in Kernersville. Auman finished the 5-kilometer race in 23 minutes, 55.61 seconds for about a 13-second victory on runner-up Annika Bell of East Wilkes. There was a field of 43 runners. On the boys’ side, Wheatmore was the team champion among a field of 12 scoring teams. Providence Grove, led by third-place individual Robert Burton, was the team runner-up. Burton finished in 20:00.03, with Wheatmore’s Zach Hazelwood fourth in a personal-best 20:06.90.…