piedmont athletic conference

Randleman boys come through in clutch, top Eastern Randolph in PAC showdown

Randleman boys come through in clutch, top Eastern Randolph in PAC showdown

Randleman’s Tyshaun Goldston drives against Eastern Randolph’s Will Stalker. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN — That big-game feel worked out for Randleman’s boys’ basketball team Tuesday night. The Tigers tangled with visiting Eastern Randolph in the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s must-see game, winning 80-72 by producing in clutch situations. “We wanted to come out and prove that we are the team in the conference,” said Randleman senior forward Chase Farlow, who scored a career-high 25 points. Tyshaun Goldston poured in 21 points, while Connor Cassidy (12 points), Jireh Price (11 points) and Pacey Wagner (10 points) also were big…
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Prep boys: Providence Grove scrambles PAC race by topping UCA

Prep boys: Providence Grove scrambles PAC race by topping UCA

ASHEBORO — Will Dabbs scored 30 points and the Providence Grove boys’ basketball team disrupted the pecking order in the Piedmont Athletic Conference by winning 63-50 at Uwharrie Charter Academy on Friday night. Andrew Thomas notched 13 points as Patriots knocked UCA out of a share of first place in a crowded PAC race. Providence Grove enters this week in a third-place tie with UCA (at 4-2) behind Randleman (5-1) and Eastern Randolph (4-1). Tuesday’s docket shows Eastern Randolph going to Randleman in a game to determine the league leader with about two weeks remaining. Teams also have make-up games…
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Randleman’s new football leader brings deep family coaching roots

Randleman’s new football leader brings deep family coaching roots

David Diamont says he’ll work to build relationships as Randleman’s new football coach. (Photo courtesy Randleman athletics) RANDLEMAN – David Diamont saw his father lead high school football programs for decades and knew he wanted to do the same. Now he’ll have that chance at Randleman. “This definitely is a dream of mine,” Diamont said. “It’s new territory for me. I’m excited to get to work and learn.” Diamont, 35, had been offensive coordinator at Burns for the past three seasons. He takes over for Shane Timmons, who stepped aside following his fifth season as Randleman’s head coach because of…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Desiree Rondon

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Desiree Rondon

Trinity, girls’ basketball Rondon helped Trinity secure its first Piedmont Athletic Conference victory in almost two years in a 34-28 home victory against Eastern Randolph last week. Rondon, a post player, was credited with pulling in a team-high 12 rebounds in the game. Rondon is one of two seniors on the Trinity team. She ranks fourth among the Bulldogs in scoring. Entering this week, Trinity held an 8-8 overall record as it bids for its first winning season since 2016-17. *** *** Photo: Desiree Rondon of Trinity takes a shot during a holiday tournament last month in Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown /…
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Prep boys’ basketball: Race stays tight among PAC teams

Prep boys’ basketball: Race stays tight among PAC teams

Eastern Randolph’s Tyler Gee puts up a shot against Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Jaxon Mabe during a boys’ basketball game earlier this month at UCA. Eastern Randolph pulled out the Piedmont Athletic Conference victory, but the teams are now tied atop the league standings. (Randolph Record) Eastern Randolph played on back-to-back days with mixed results in boys’ basketball last week, but the Wildcats maintained their status as a Piedmont Athletic Conference contender. Eastern Randolph drilled host Trinity 83-49 behind Timothy Brower’s 24 points and Julian Brooks’ 24 points Friday night. The next day, the Wildcats were in Kinston for a neutral-site,…
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Prep girls’ basketball: Cougars stay clean; Trinity halts PAC skid; UCA notches historic comeback

Prep girls’ basketball: Cougars stay clean; Trinity halts PAC skid; UCA notches historic comeback

ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph keeps plugging along, staying undefeated in girls’ basketball with Friday night’s 59-45 victory at Uwharrie Charter Academy. Jordin George racked up 19 points and Macy Allred had 15 points for the Cougars in the Piedmont Athletic Conference game. Southwestern Randolph improved to 15-0 overall. Kayla Brown’s 14 points were tops for UCA. ** While most teams in the county played just once during the week because of final exams, it was an eventful week for UCA. The Eagles pulled off the biggest comeback in program history when the topped host Ambassador Christian 53-51 in overtime of…
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UCA wrestlers buff up with more success

UCA wrestlers buff up with more success

Caden Bond  TRINITY — Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team is on target for a league championship and another bid for a dual team state title. Per usual, the Eagles have been doing so by rolling past most opponents. “We’re trying to dominate,” senior Aiden Foster said. “We’re trying to be better every day.” UCA has a new coach in Hayden Waddell, who moved into the position that his father, Chris Waddell, previously held. The elder Waddell remains involved and on the bench with the Eagles. “We’re trying to stay consistent with what we do,” said Hayden Waddell, who was the…
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Schools in Randolph County react to NCHSAA league proposals

Schools in Randolph County react to NCHSAA league proposals

ASHEBORO – The proposed conference make-ups for the next North Carolina High School Athletic Association realignment look good to officials from most Randolph County schools. That’s not to say adjustments won’t be sought from some schools, including Southwestern Randolph. “We’re researching some things,” athletics director Chris Chapman said. The new league lineups come as the NCHSAA expands from four to eight classifications beginning in the summer to begin a four-year cycle. The initial draft of conferences was unveiled in December. Schools have until Jan. 21 to appeal for changes. “I think the state did a real good job of thinking…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Finley Bryant

Wheatmore, boys’ basketball Bryant is trying to help the Warriors to a resurgence this season. He’s the team’s leader in assists and steals more than one-third of the way through the schedule. The senior guard has given the backcourt a boost for a team that has a blend of veterans and emerging younger players. The Warriors have already eclipsed last season’s win total. By defeating Trinity last week, it gave Wheatmore its first Piedmont Athletic Conference victory in three years. That result, which was aided by Bryant’s 14 points and five assists, also snapped Wheatmore’s nine-game losing streak in the…
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Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Prep basketball: Randleman boys pass key early test in PAC

Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower tries to launch a shot between Randleman’s Chase Farlow, left, and Tyshaun Goldston at the end of last week’s game in Ramseur. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Southwestern Randolph’s girls’ team makes statement by beating reigning PAC champ RAMSEUR – Tyshaun Goldson scored 22 points as Randleman prevailed 47-45 for a Piedmont Athletic Conference road victory at Eastern Randolph last week in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ basketball. Eastern Randolph’s Timothy Brower racked up 21 points against Randleman. Randleman then fended off host Southwestern Randolph 61-39 to end the week. The Tigers also topped visiting Oak Grove…
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