middle school

Team members and fans of the Southwestern Randolph Middle School boys’ basketball team enjoyed the outcome of the Randolph County championships Saturday at Providence Grove High School. They contributed to a spirited atmosphere. The Southwestern Randolph Middle School team coached by Benji Cole defeated Northeastern Randolph Middle School 45-29 in the title game. The Southwestern Randolph Middle School team went 16-0 and repeated as the middle school champions. “They put in the work and this is a special group,” Cole said. “They’re always going to be special to me.” All photos by PJ Ward-Brown, North State Journal