piedmont athletic conference

14 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kendall Jarrell

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Uwharrie Charter Academy, girls’ soccer Jarrell has been a key contributor for the Piedmont Athletic Conference champions. She averaged more than one goal and one assist per game during the regular season as the second-leading scorer among the Eagles. That included one goal and one assist in the regular-season finale in a 9-0 romp last week against Southwestern Randolph. Jarrell, a senior forward, helped UCA to a 15-3 record going into this week’s Class 1A state playoffs.

07 May

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owen Whelan

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Owen Whelan, piedmont athletic conference, prep track and field, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, track and field Whelan became the Piedmont Athletic Conference champion in the boys’ discus last week in the league championship meet at Wheatmore. The senior had a winning toss of 122 feet, 2 inches, edging defending champion Ty Moton of Randleman. Owen improved his throw by more than 35 from the previous year. Owen also placed third in the shot put at 40-6¾. Whelan has been an All-PAC football player for the past two years. He’s committed to play football at Guilford College.

06 May

Track athletes head to regionals after strong conference meets

Randolph RecordSportsChase Farlow, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, Elijah Woodle, Gracie Beane, Jacquline McDaniel, Jalaya Showers, Jalial Timmons, Laurel Bernhardt, Mid-Piedmont Conference, Mirianna Corea, piedmont athletic conference, prep track and field, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, Wheatmore Warriors

Randleman’s Chase Farlow leads runners to the finish line in the 200 meters during the PAC championships. He’s flanked by runner-up Dakota Ludwick, right, of Wheatmore, and third-place finisher Caden Revelle of Eastern Randolph (in green on left). (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) Area track and field teams go to the regionals this week following some strong performances in conference championships. The Class 3-A Midwest Regional is Saturday at Robinson, Class 2-A Midwest Regional at High Point Athletic Complex and the Class 1-A Midwest Regional on Saturday at North Stokes. Athletes will be aiming for spots in the state…

03 May

Prep baseball: UCA ends up second in PAC after sweeping Southwestern Randolph

Randolph RecordSportsAndrew Thomas, Brett Smith, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, Tate Andrews, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Uwharrie Charter Academy won twice in the final week of the regular season to secure third place in the Piedmont Athletic Conference baseball standings. The Eagles held off last-place Southwestern Randolph 8-1 and 3-2 in eight innings. Jose Ramirez had three hits and three runs batted in the first matchup, with Logun Wilkins notching the pitching victory. UCA’s Brett Smith went the distance in the second game, outdueling Jonah Campbell, who also worked a complete game. ** Third-place Trinity defeated fourth-place Eastern Randolph twice by scores of 14-3 and 5-1. Trinity’s Walker Parrish drove in five runs in the two…

29 Apr

Opinions vary on league baseball tourneys as PAC opts out this year

Bob SuttonSportsEastern Randolph Wildcats, Jake Smith, Nate Cockman, piedmont athletic conference, Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament, Prep baseball, Providence Grove Patriots, Randleman Tigers, Rob Shore, Ryan Spencer, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Trinity Bulldogs, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles, Wheatmore Warriors

The Providence Grove baseball team will be completing its regular season this week. (Randolph Record) There’s no Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament in baseball this year, something that would have taken place this week. Instead, teams are wrapping up their regular seasons. Opinions vary on the topic of whether to hold a tournament. The decision to nix the tournament was made prior to the school year. “It’s fun to have,” Trinity coach Ryan Spencer said. “We always got to have a couple extra games.” Teams can play up to 24 regular-season games, so a tournament provided opportunities, in some cases, for…

28 Apr

Prep baseball roundup: Blue Comets find late-season boost

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles

Asheboro’s baseball team went into this week’s Mid-Piedmont Conference Tournament on a four-game winning streak. The Blue Comets toppled Jordan-Matthews twice in non-league play last week. A 10-2 home result came with Adam Curry and Gavin Allen leading the offense. Nolan Shaw and Mason Kotlowski combined for a shutout in the 11-0 road domination, with Cohen Caviness driving in four runs and notching three hits and Jacob Tevebaugh scoring three runs. ** Uwharrie Charter Academy and Wheatmore split Piedmont Athletic Conference games. UCA topped visiting Wheatmore 3-0 on Logun Wilkins’ four-hitter with 10 strikeouts. Jaxon Mabe scored two runs. The…

27 Apr

Prep Roundup: Southwestern Randolph secures PAC softball crown

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Southwestern Randolph outfielder Nauttica Parrish, left, and shortstop Alyssa Harris react after Parrish’s diving catch during a softball game earlier this season. (Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — Southwestern Randolph registered three shutouts in Piedmont Athletic Conference softball last week. Those latest zeroes added up to another conference championship. In building an 11-0 record in PAC play, the Cougars have notched nine shutouts. Last week’s trio of blankings began with Alyssa Harris tossing a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts in a 13-0, six-inning ripping of host Eastern Randolph. Kami Dunn knocked in four runs. Macie Crutchfield struck out 12 batters in a 5-0…

26 Apr

Wheatmore’s Jessup, doubles tandem claim PAC titles

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ASHEBORO — Wheatmore sophomore Silas Jessup won the Piedmont Athletic Conference championship in boys’ tennis for the second year in a row in singles. He topped Southwestern Randolph’s Rodolfo Fiscal by 6-1, 6-0 in the final earlier this week at Asheboro Memorial Park. Jessup earlier defeated Randleman’s Malaqui Swift 6-0, 6-0 and handled Providence Grove’s Micah Oates 6-0, 6-0. Fiscal, who moved up from a third-place spot last year, advanced to the final by ousting two teammates. There was a 6-0, 6-0 triumph against Jonathan Spivey in the quarterfinals and a 6-4, 1-6 (11-9) defeat of Braydon Tyl in the…

25 Apr

Randleman slams Trinity, secures another PAC baseball title

Bob SuttonSportsBraxton Walker, Jake Smith, John Kirkpatrick, piedmont athletic conference, Prep baseball, Randleman Tigers, Ryan Spencer, Tate Andrews, Trinity Bulldogs

Randleman’s Braxton Walker unloads for a tiebreaking grand slam against Trinity in the Tigers’ PAC-clinching victory. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN — Randleman’s baseball team ended up in a familiar spot by the time the Piedmont Athletic Conference portion of its season was complete. The Tigers are in first place again. “I had no doubt,” pitcher / first baseman Braxton Walker said. “The guys come to practice and we and the team morale is as high as it ever has been.” The clinching victory came with an 8-1 decision against visiting Trinity on Friday night as John Kirkpatrick threw…

06 Apr

Prep roundup: Cougars stand tall in PAC softball; UCA girls have strong soccer stretch

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Southwestern Randolph’s Macie Crutchfield struck out eight in the Cougars’ 8-0 home victory against Uwharrie Charter Academy in Piedmont Athletic Conference softball last week. Crutchfield had three hits, drove in three runs and scored three runs. The result meant that the Cougars have defeated every PAC team without a loss during their first time through the conference schedule. Southwestern Randolph used 12 strikeouts from Alyssa Harris in a 5-2 non-conference road victory at Mount Pleasant. Kami Dunn knocked in two runs and Savannah Holleman had two hits. The Cougars won their fourth straight game by winning 18-0 at Trinity at…