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04 Oct

Here’s the schedule as prep football teams start conference play

Randolph RecordSportsMid-Piedmont Conference, piedmont athletic conference, prep football

It's the start of conference play for Randolph County football teams this week. There are six football-playing teams in both the Piedmont Athletic Conference and Mid-Piedmont Conference. Asheboro is in the Mid-Piedmont Conference, while the other teams are in the PAC. Here's a look at the matchups for the first conference games: Friday’s games Eastern Randolph (5-0) at Southwestern Randolph (3-2) Providence Grove (1-4) at Trinity (2-3) Wheatmore (0-5) at Randleman (5-0) Oak Grove (4-1) at Asheboro (2-3)

01 Oct

Providence Grove Patriots eager to pounce on PAC play

Bob SuttonSportsBrady Collins, Jackson Rhyne, Mark Heilig, piedmont athletic conference, prep football, Providence Grove Patriots

Providence Grove linebacker Brady Collins has been a top tackler in the state so far this season. (Courtesy photo) CLIMAX – The Providence Grove football team began the season coming off an awkward preseason, so the Patriots hope they can benefit from a reset going into Piedmont Athletic Conference play. With an early August coaching change, the Patriots were making adjustments as the season launched. “It has been a lot of change,” said Jackson Rhyne, a senior running back and safety. “Nobody was really expecting that (coaching change) at all. It was very sudden. I think we handled it really…

29 Sep

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

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, James Combs, Noah Stills, prep football, randolph county sports, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

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…

25 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Will Stalker

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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…

25 Sep

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

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, Eastern Randolph Wildcats, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

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…

23 Sep

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

Randolph RecordSportsEastern Randolph Wildcats, Elijah Woodle, John Kirkpatrick, Johnathan Kelly, prep football, Quincey Lee, Randleman Tigers, Rayden West, Tyshaun Goldston

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…

20 Sep

Four teams in Randolph County set for home football games

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Here's the list of high school football games involving Randolph County teams this week: Friday’s games Randleman (4-0) at Asheboro (2-1) Central Davidson (2-2) at Eastern Randolph (3-0) Union Academy (3-1) at Trinity (2-2) South Stanly (2-1) at Wheatmore (0-4) Southwestern Randolph (2-1) at Albemarle (1-3) Providence Grove (1-3) at Ledford

18 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kempton Reed

Randolph RecordSportsathlete of the week, Kempton Reed, prep football, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

Southwestern Randolph, football Reed, a senior receiver and linebacker, has been a key contributor on offense and defense for the Cougars, who’ll go for their third consecutive victory this week at Albemarle In last week’s triumph at McMichael, Reed led the Cougars with 72 receiving yards. His presence on defense might have been a bigger factor, with his 10 tackles including three tackles for loss. He also intercepted a pass. The Cougars haven’t allowed a second-half point in either of their last two games. Reed was an All-Piedmont Athletic Conference selection last year. Photo: Southwestern Randolph’s Kempton Reed makes a…

17 Sep

Wheatmore player makes comeback to playing field

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Riley Strickland (Bob Sutton / Randolph Record) TRINITY – Riley Strickland says he’s excited to participate in high school sports again about nine months after a scary incident in a basketball game. The Wheatmore senior, who was the starting quarterback a year ago, returned to action with the football team in Friday night’s loss to Bishop McGuinness. “It feels good to be back,” Strickland said. “Hopefully, we can get the win next week.” Strickland decided in the spring that he wouldn’t play football as a senior. “I thought I was done,” he said. “After the first game, I had to…

14 Sep

Prep football: Asheboro reaches two-win mark for first time in five years (updated)

Randolph RecordSportsAsheboro Blue Comets, prep football, Quincey Lee, Randleman Tigers, Southwestern Randolph Cougars

ASHEBORO – Quincey Lee ran for two touchdowns and Asheboro’s football team reached the two-win mark for the first time in five years by defeating visiting Providence Grove 17-10 on Friday night in a non-conference game. Asheboro’s Connor Brinton gained 155 yards on 24 carries. Micah Garcia drilled a 24-yard field goal. Lee also led Asheboro’s defense with an interception and a fumble recovery. The Blue Comets (2-1) had three consecutive one-win seasons following a winless season in the spring of 2021 (which was the pandemic-adjusted 2020 season) They haven’t won more than two games in a season since 2016.…