athlete of the week - Randolph Record

15 Nov

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Edison Hernandez

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Edison Hernandez, prep football, Randleman athletics

Randleman, football The senior running back ran for more than 1,000 yards for the Tigers. He was a big contributor to a high-powered offense. Hernandez reached the 100-yard mark on the ground in half of the team’s 12 games. He scored touchdowns on 13 rushes. Hernandez was the man running threat for the Tigers with no other player on the team reaching the 200-yard mark for the season. Randleman finished the season with a 10-2 record.

01 Nov

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Coley Shiflet

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Coley Shiflet, Prep volleyball, randolph county sports, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, volleyball

Southwestern Randolph, volleyball Shiflet’s splendid volleyball career for the Cougars wrapped up during the weekend. She has been part of conference championships during her time with Southwestern Randolph. She also played a role for the Cougars when they won the Class 2-A state championship in 2021. She was Most Valuable Player of the championship match as a sophomore. Shiflet excelled around the court, but she perhaps made her biggest impact as a defensive specialist. She has committed to play collegiately for Houston.

25 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian Garcia

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Christian Garcia, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Randleman athletics

Randleman, boys’ soccer Garcia has been among the leading scorers for the Tigers during their breakthrough season. The Tigers averaged five goals per game during three victories last week. Garcia scored in each of those games for a total of five goals for the week. Garcia is among a group of seniors who’ve helped Randleman rack up a 15-6 record through last week. Before this year, the Tigers had five consecutive seasons without a double-figure win total.

18 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaleb Freeman

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kaleb Freeman, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, boys’ soccer Freeman has been a defender during Southwestern Randolph’s breakthrough season. Entering this week with a 16-2-1 record, the Cougars had more victories than in the last two seasons combined. Freeman has contributed to the play at the defensive end that has helped Southwestern Randolph rack up nine shutouts. He also has registered a pair of goals and an assist.

11 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sion Murrain

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, athlete of the week, Prep volleyball, Sion Murrian

Asheboro, volleyball Murrain compiled 40 kills across three matches last week as the Blue Comets won all three. Asheboro defeated Central Davidson, Southern Guilford and North Davidson. Murrain, a senior outside hitter, leads the team in kills per set and she’s third in digs. The Blue Comets have reached the 10-win mark for the first time in four years. Asheboro entered this week with its second three-match win streak of the year. Murrain also has been a basketball and track and field standout for Asheboro.

04 Oct

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hayden Hemming

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Hayden Hemming, piedmont athletic conference, prep soccer, Wheatmore athletics

Wheatmore, boys’ soccer Hemming turned in an incredible week by scoring seven goals across two games. The sophomore midfielder scored three goals in a 5-3 loss to visiting Southwestern Randolph. Then Hemming was even more productive two days later by posting four goals in a 5-3 victory against host Uwharrie Charter Academy. That result marked the Warriors’ first PAC victory of the year and their third triumph overall. Hemming has been Wheatmore’s leading scorer, with about half of the team’s total goals this season. A year ago on the Warriors’ powerhouse team, Hemming was credited with nine goals in…

27 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarabeth Johnson

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, piedmont athletic conference, Prep volleyball, Sarabeth Johnson, Trinity athletics, Trinity Bulldogs

Trinity, volleyball Johnson has been a steady contributor for the Bulldogs during her senior season. Trinity carried a six-match winning streak into action this week. In last week’s five-set conquering of Eastern Randolph, Johnson provided 18 digs, 17 kills and four aces. Johnson, a captain who’s listed as an outside hitter and a setter, rates in the top two on the team in kills, digs and service aces. She received all-PAC recognition in the spring as a jumper for Trinity’s track and field team.

20 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PEDRO ORTIZ

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Pedro Ortiz, prep soccer, prep sports, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, boys’ soccer Ortiz was a major contributor in three victories last week for Southwestern Randolph. He supplied a goal against both Trinity and North Davidson after earlier in the week notching an assist against Providence Grove. The Cougars have been a strong team in racking up a nine-game winning streak entering this week. Through 11 games, they’ve outscored their opponents by a cumulative score of 54-9. Ortiz is a sophomore midfielder.

13 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Addie Flinchum

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, high school sports, prep sports, volleyball

Eastern Randolph, volleyball Flinchum is a senior outside hitter and middle hitter for the Wildcats. She has been a force at the net, leading the team in kills. She’s averaging almost four kills per set. Flinchum was the Wildcats’ only representative on last year’s All-Piedmont Athletic Conference team. This year, Eastern Randolph won five of its first seven matches. That matched the Wildcats’ top victory total in any of the past four seasons. Flinchum has been an All-PAC selection in softball. She’s a pitcher for the Wildcats.

06 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: CHLOE PAINTER

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, prep sports

Uwharrie Charter Academy, volleyball Painter has been among the key contributors for the Eagles during the first few weeks of the season. When they opened Piedmont Athletic Conference play by defeating Providence Grove 25-20, 25-13, 25-23 last week, Painter provided 25 assists, six kills, 10 digs and two aces. Painter, a senior, is listed as a setter and return specialist. The Eagles took a 6-2 record into this week, holding a three-match winning streak. Prior to defeating Providence Grove, UCA topped Richmond and Central Davidson.