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Wheatmore player makes comeback to playing field
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…
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Prep football: Asheboro reaches two-win mark for first time in five years (updated)
14 Sep

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

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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.…
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One intra-county matchup highlights Week 4 prep football schedule
13 Sep

One intra-county matchup highlights Week 4 prep football schedule

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Randleman defenders, from left, Jason Ortiz, Triston Chriscoe, Ashton Dillow and Daylan Atkins react to a play last week against Bunker Hill. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) Here's a look at Friday night's high school football games involving Randolph County teams. All games are listed for 7:30 p.m. starts. Friday’s games Providence Grove (1-2) at Asheboro (1-1) Union Pines (3-0) at Randleman (3-0) Bishop McGuinness (2-0) at Wheatmore (0-3) Southwestern Randolph (1-1) at McMichael (1-2) Trinity at (2-1) at West Davidson (2-1) Note: Eastern Randolph (3-0) is off this week.    
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Asheboro sets stadium rules to monitor fans
10 Sep

Asheboro sets stadium rules to monitor fans

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ASHEBORO – Safety is at the forefront of new spectator rules established for Asheboro’s Lee. J. Stone Stadium, athletics director Wes Berrier said. The rules require that spectators remain in the stands unless they’re in line for the restrooms or concession stands. No longer allowed will be standing or sitting on stadium walls, handrails, walkways or the concourse. “We want to keep (those areas) clear for any kind of emergency that might occur,” Berrier said. “We’re looking after the safety of everybody.” The Blue Comets (1-1) will play their home-opening football game Friday night against Providence Grove (1-2). School officials…
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Randleman’s resiliency goes well with Kirkpatrick-to-Goldston connections in conquering Bunker Hill
08 Sep

Randleman’s resiliency goes well with Kirkpatrick-to-Goldston connections in conquering Bunker Hill

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Randleman quarterback John Kirkpatrick looks to throw downfield against Bunker Hill on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RANDLEMAN – Randleman’s football team put on an impressive aerial show Friday night before the need to regroup against Bunker Hill. The Tigers mastered that as well in pulling out a 35-21 non-conference home victory in a matchup between teams that might be Class 2A state contenders. “We knew it was going to be a challenge,” Randleman quarterback John Kirkpatrick said. “I’m just glad my guys could come out here and execute the way they could. I’m just thankful for…
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Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman, Trinity collect victories
07 Sep

Prep football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman, Trinity collect victories

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Eastern Randolph running back Lucas Smith heads for the hole against Southern Lee. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Eastern Randolph defeated host Southern Lee 22-0 to remain undefeated in high school football Friday night in Sanford. The Wildcats (3-0) notched their second road shutout of the season. Southern Lee fell to 1-1. Eastern Randolph blocked a Southern Lee field-goal attempt before scoring the first points of the game. Those points came on Cade McCallum’s touchdown pass to Rayden West. Randleman also remained undefeated. The Tigers (3-0) knocked off visiting Bunker Hill 35-21, scoring the game’s final 14 points. (For more…
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Here are Week 3 matchups for Randolph County football teams
06 Sep

Here are Week 3 matchups for Randolph County football teams

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Undefeated Eastern Randolph will be in action again this week on the football field. (Jan Ortiz / For Randolph Record) Here’s a list of games involving Randolph County teams for Friday night (Sept. 6) in the third week of the high school football season: All games are listed for 7:30 p.m. starts. Friday’s games Bunker Hill (2-0) at Randleman (2-0) Eastern Randolph (2-0) at Southern Lee (1-0) Providence Grove (1-1) at Bishop McGuinness (1-0) East Davidson (1-1) at Trinity (1-1) Wheatmore (0-2) at Ledford (0-2)
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Wheatmore Warriors search for winning ways, endure loss at East Davidson
03 Sep

Wheatmore Warriors search for winning ways, endure loss at East Davidson

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THOMASVILLE – Wheatmore’s bid to make football inroads is bound to be a tussle, so a frustration-filled second half Monday night against East Davidson became troublesome on multiple levels. “The disappointing part is we worked so hard,” Wheatmore two-way lineman Ashtin Bennett said. “No excuse to come out the way we did the second half. I know we can play better.” East Davidson scored two second-half touchdowns to top the visiting Warriors 14-6 in a non-conference make-up game that was postponed from three nights earlier. The Warriors (0-2) had been encouraged by this matchup, looking for a breakthrough early in…
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Prep football: Southwestern Randolph overcomes North Moore; Trinity wins in OT
03 Sep

Prep football: Southwestern Randolph overcomes North Moore; Trinity wins in OT

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Owen Whelan of Southwestern Randolph looks to pick up yards against North Moore's Blake Pennington. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph’s Noah Stills scored two second-half touchdowns as the host Cougars overcame North Moore for a 34-7 non-conference victory Monday night. Southwestern Randolph (1-1) trailed 7-0 at halftime. Asher Perkins, Brody Shepard and Owen Whelan also scored touchdowns. North Moore (0-2), which is coached by Asheboro resident Andrew Carrouth, has already equal last year’s regular-season loss total. The Mustangs also lost last year to Southwestern Randolph. The game was several in the region contested Monday night because of storm-related…
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Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro
31 Aug

Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro

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Lucas Smith of Eastern Randolph runs away from Asheboro’s Quincey Lee on Friday night. (Jann Ortiz / For Randolph Record) RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s final touchdown. Cade McCallum and Kobe Walker each scored touchdown runs for the Wildcats (2-0). Asheboro (1-1) scored on runs by Quincey Lee and Connor Brinton and on Logan Laughlin’s pass to…
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