Eastern Randolph Wildcats

PAC football openers go smooth for unbeaten Wildcats, Tigers

PAC football openers go smooth for unbeaten Wildcats, Tigers

Providence Gove snaps a four-game losing streak by winning at Trinity Eastern Randolph and Randleman football teams had no problems at the launch of Piedmont Athletic Conference play. The undefeated squads rolled in their respective league openers Friday night. Eastern Randolph 49, Southwestern Randolph 0: At Asheboro, Cade McCallum threw for five touchdowns for the visiting Wildcats (6-0 overall). Rayden West and DeSean Shamberger each caught two scoring passes and Chance Holdaway had the other TD catch. James Combs had a touchdown run. Lucas Smith gained 121 rushing yards in the first half. Southwestern Randolph (3-3) committed three turnovers. Randleman…
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Prep football: Cougars come up clutch, nip Asheboro; E. Randolph wins again

Prep football: Cougars come up clutch, nip Asheboro; E. Randolph wins again

Southwestern Randolph’s Julian Mosley, right, makes a catch in front of Asheboro’s Aiden Robinson during Saturday night’s game. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph won a closely contested matchup with visiting Asheboro by 49-47 in Saturday night’s non-conference football game. Southwestern Randolph (3-2) posted its largest point total in the series with Asheboro, winning for the fifth consecutive season in the rivalry, keyed by clutch plays from quarterback Noah Stills. “What a battle,” Southwestern Randolph coach Seth Baxter said. “It’s a huge win for our guys.” Asheboro (2-3) scored the final touchdown with an extra-point kick with…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Will Stalker

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Will Stalker

Eastern Randolph, football Stalker has been a multi-sport contributor for some of Eastern Randolph’s championship teams. He’s an anchor on the offense line for the undefeated Wildcats, who’ll be aiming to win the Piedmont Athletic Conference for a fourth season in a row when the league slate begins next week. Eastern Randolph has been strong along the line of scrimmage. Stalker was a key reserve as a sophomore for Eastern Randolph’s PAC and Class 1A West Regional champion boys’ basketball team in the 2022-23 season. Then last season he was the fourth-leading scorer on the 18-win basketball team. Stalker also…
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Light schedule of prep football moved to Saturday night (updated)

Light schedule of prep football moved to Saturday night (updated)

High school football games in Randolph County this week have been moved for a second time to try to find a window of good weather. Now, the games originally slated for Friday night are set for 6 p.m. Saturday (after a mid-week decision to play those Thursday night was scrapped because of more weather-related concerns). There are just two games involving county teams this week as five other teams all are scheduled to be off. Game times have been adjusted. These are the final non-conference games for any teams in the county prior to conference play beginning next week. Saturday…
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Prep football: Randleman, E. Randolph stay unbeaten with late-game drama

Prep football: Randleman, E. Randolph stay unbeaten with late-game drama

Staying undefeated in high school football meant dramatics for Randleman and Eastern Randolph in Friday night’s games. Randleman needed a fourth-quarter comeback and overtime to withstand host Asheboro. Eastern Randolph scored the on the final play to top visiting Central Davidson. Randleman 34, Asheboro 27, OT: Brayden Gladden scored on a touchdown run in overtime and the Tigers (5-0) began the extra session with points. Randleman’s stopped the Blue Comets on the ensuing possession to notch the non-conference victory. Randleman’s Tyshaun Goldston scored on two second-half touchdowns reception, and then ran for the tying two-point conversion following the second of…
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Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman, Trinity collect victories

Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman, Trinity collect victories

Eastern Randolph running back Lucas Smith heads for the hole against Southern Lee. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Eastern Randolph defeated host Southern Lee 22-0 to remain undefeated in high school football Friday night in Sanford. The Wildcats (3-0) notched their second road shutout of the season. Southern Lee fell to 1-1. Eastern Randolph blocked a Southern Lee field-goal attempt before scoring the first points of the game. Those points came on Cade McCallum’s touchdown pass to Rayden West. Randleman also remained undefeated. The Tigers (3-0) knocked off visiting Bunker Hill 35-21, scoring the game’s final 14 points. (For more…
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Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs away from Asheboro’s Quincey Lee on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s final touchdown. Cade McCallum and Kobe Walker each scored touchdown runs for the Wildcats (2-0). Asheboro (1-1) scored on runs by Quincey Lee and Connor Brinton and on Logan Laughlin’s pass to…
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Prep football: Asheboro, Randleman, Eastern Randolph, Providence Grove win openers

Prep football: Asheboro, Randleman, Eastern Randolph, Providence Grove win openers

Defenses for Randleman and Eastern Randolph were in good form and Asheboro’s offense put up the most points of any Randolph County team in the first week of the high school football season. There were a couple of coaches in their first games with Randolph County teams, with a win and a loss in those outcomes. Friday night’s openers provided an array of outcomes and storylines. Here’s a look.: Asheboro 38, Albemarle 14: At Albemarle, DJ Scott gained 226 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns as the visiting Blue Comets won their opener for the second year in a row.…
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Ready to kick off: Teams in Randolph County hope for more early success this year

Ready to kick off: Teams in Randolph County hope for more early success this year

Coach Seth Baxter of Southwestern Randolph will have his team at home this week to begin the football season. (Neal Robbins / Randolph Record) Another season of high school football begins Friday night with Randolph County teams set for a variety of non-conference games. In each case, these are rematches from last year’s openers. In those games, Randolph County teams went a combined 5-2. Looking for more early success won’t come easy, though only three of the teams have road assignments. All games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Here’s an overview of the matchups: Randleman at Thomasville This could be…
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College destinations set for area athletes

College destinations set for area athletes

Alby Pulaski of Wheatmore won’t be going far to play volleyball at the next level. (Randolph Record) Players have selected from a variety of colleges to continue in sports Here are some signees and commitments from the Class of 2024 from around Randolph County: (This list in addition to those previously reported.) Baseball Wheatmore’s Ayden Byrd signed to play for Division II Montreat. ** Jacob Proctor of Trinity is going to Division III Pfeiffer. ** Eastern Randolph’s Samuel Asbill, a pitcher who also plays for Randolph County Post 45’s American Legion team, selected Guilford Tech. ** Outfielders Carter Brown and…
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