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Wheatmore alum Oakley wins one match in NCAAs

March 23, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

PHILADELPHIA — North Carolina wrestler Ethan Oakley, a Wheatmore alum, went 1-2 in the NCAA championships and didn’t place in the tournament at Wells Fargo Center last week. Oakley, seeded 12th, fell to No. 21 […]

Wheatmore alum Oakley qualifies for NCAAs with new team

March 10, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

North Carolina’s Ethan Oakley went 2-1 in the ACC Tournament to advance to the NCAAs. (University of North Carolina photo) DURHAM — It didn’t go exactly how Ethan Oakley planned, but the former Wheatmore wrestler […]

Southwestern Randolph grad Coleman picked to All-ACC preseason softball team

February 6, 2025 Randolph Record Comments Off

North Carolina outfielder Alex Coleman, a Southwestern Randolph graduate, was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference preseason softball team. Coleman, a senior, will be in her second season with the Tar Heels after transferring from […]

Dunbar relishes dual roles with Asheboro ZooKeepers baseball team

May 4, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Here’s Asheboro ZooKeepers general manager/coach Korey Dunbar outside the new ticket booth at McCrary Park. (Bob Sutton/Randolph Record) Coach adds front-office duties for college summer team ASHEBORO – Korey Dunbar saw the advantages of adding […]

College notes: Coleman leads ACC in softball batting; Oakley wins two bouts in NCAAs

April 2, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Alex Coleman (Courtesy photo) Southwestern Randolph alum Alex Coleman, an outfielder for North Carolina’s softball team, is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s leading batter more than halfway through the season. Coleman checked at .495 […]

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Norwood begins journey with Tar Heels

December 23, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Jani Norwood (Courtesy photo) RAMSEUR – Jani Norwood of Eastern Randolph officially became a member of the signing class for the North Carolina football team this week. The senior lineman was a four-year starter on […]

Norwood eyes big impact in final season for Eastern Randolph Wildcats

August 15, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Eastern Randolph’s Jani Norwood is set for his senior season. (Bob Sutton/Randolph Record) North Carolina football commit excels as Eastern Randolph lineman RAMSEUR – Jani Norwood’s goal is to take care of business on the […]

Southwestern Randolph grad Coleman transfers to North Carolina for softball

July 2, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Southwestern Randolph graduate Alex Coleman has joined North Carolina’s softball team. (Courtesy photo) Former Southwestern Randolph player follows college coach Alex Coleman said she relished her time as a college softball player at Marshall. She […]