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Prep Roundup: Array of results for area teams in baseball, softball, girls’ soccer
17 Mar

Prep Roundup: Array of results for area teams in baseball, softball, girls’ soccer

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There were an array of results in baseball, softball and girls’ soccer last week for Randolph County teams. Here’s an overview:   Baseball   Randleman blanked Wheatmore 10-0 at home behind Jake Riddle’s pitching in the Piedmont Athletic Conference. Two nights later, the Tigers won 12-5 at Wheatmore with Tate Andrews driving in five runs and collecting four hits and Braxton Walker posting three runs batted in and three hits. Seth Way struck out 10 batters in 5 2/3 innings. At Thomasville, Randleman dropped Saturday’s non-conference, neutral-site clash with West Davidson at Finch Field Also at that site, Southwest Guilford…
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Prep roundup: Shutouts dot early softball results
11 Mar

Prep roundup: Shutouts dot early softball results

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Randleman’s Addyson Dees celebrates the final out of last week’s PAC softball victory at Eastern Randolph. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record)   Many area teams have completed two weeks of competition in spring sports. While a few days of scheduled competition were dashed because of inclement weather, here are some recent highlights: Softball Southwestern Randolph began its season with a pair of victories in Piedmont Athletic Conference play under new coach Toby Strider. The Cougars rolled 20-0 at Trinity, with Macie Crutchfield and Alyssa Harris combining on a perfect game, and then defeated visiting Providence Grove 11-1. Crutchfield struck out 10 Providence…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alley Lowe
19 Jul

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alley Lowe

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Southwestern Randolph, softball Lowe was an all-conference selection in the Piedmont Athletic Conference for her senior season of softball. She was a three-year regular in the Southwestern Randolph lineup. She batted .349 with five doubles and two triples for the Cougars (22-2) this year. Lowe also played as a point guard for the Southwestern Randolph girls’ basketball team. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the past school year.
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Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference spring lists
24 Jun

Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference spring lists

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Tanner Marsh of Asheboro was named the Player of the Year for Mid-Piedmont Conference baseball. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Mid-Piedmont Conference’s major award winners plus Asheboro’s all-conference selections for spring sports: Baseball Player of the Year: Tanner Marsh (Asheboro) Pitcher of the Year: Garrett Roark (Ledford) Coach of the Year: Kevin Goss (Ledford) Asheboro: Connor Adams, Davis Gore, Tanner Marsh.   Boys’ golf Player of the Year: Aidan Wilson (Oak Grove) Coach of the Year: Randy Mercer (Ledford) Asheboro: David Elliott, Luke Payne   Girls’ soccer Offensive Player of the Year: Keelan Moore (North Davidson) Defensive Player of…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Skylar Pugh
21 Jun

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Skylar Pugh

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Eastern Randolph, softball – Pugh was a force in the pitching circle and at the plate for the Wildcats during her senior season. She posted eight wins to go with two saves as a pitcher. She was credited with 131 strikeouts in 69 innings. Pugh’s four home runs were second on the team. Eastern Randolph finished with an 18-6 record. That’s the most wins for the Wildcats since 2019.
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Whitson leaves as Cougars’ softball coach
13 Jun

Whitson leaves as Cougars’ softball coach

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Chad Whitson coached Southwestern Randolph’s softball team to strong seasons. (Randolph Record file photo) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph softball coach Chad Whitson has resigned after five seasons, the school announced Monday. The Cougars held a 65-22 record under Whitson’s direction. Toby Strider, who had been an assistant coach, has been promoted to head coach. Strider also previously coached at the middle school. The Cougars positioned a 22-2 record this year, going undefeated in Piedmont Athletic Conference play and ranking among the top teams in the state in Class 2-A. Standout pitcher Macie Crutchfield completed her sophomore season. Infielder Carleigh Whitson,…
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Softball teams ousted in fourth round
21 May

Softball teams ousted in fourth round

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Jayla Ferguson scores for Uwharrie Charter Academy in a softball victory against North Stokes in the third round of the Class 1-A state playoffs. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record)   All in one night, the dreams of state championships for three Randolph County softball teams were dashed. They all had reached West Regional semifinals, but then Southwestern Randolph, Eastern Randolph and Uwharrie Charter Academy went down Friday night. Class 2-A At Asheboro, West Wilkes knocked off host Southwestern Randolph 2-1 in 10 innings. Leah Greene’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning for third-seeded West Wilkes was the difference. Second-seeded Southwestern Randolph (22-2)…
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Here’s Randolph County slate for third round in baseball, softball state playoffs
16 May

Here’s Randolph County slate for third round in baseball, softball state playoffs

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 Uwharrie Charter Academy softball players greet Molly Bulla as she approaches the plate after hitting a home run during a Class 1-A game last week against Highland Tech. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Several area teams are in action Tuesday in the third round of the state playoffs in baseball and softball. Here’s a rundown: Baseball Class 2-A East Davidson (20-4) at Randleman (22-4) Class 1-A North Stokes (23-5) at Uwharrie Charter Academy (16-10) Eastern Randolph (6-17) at Highland Tech (13-12)   Softball Class 2-A Mount Pleasant (16-10) at Southwestern Randolph (21-1) Class 1-A East Wilkes (22-5) at Eastern Randolph (17-5) North…
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Prep softball: Cougars bounce Patriots; Eastern Randolph, UCA advance
15 May

Prep softball: Cougars bounce Patriots; Eastern Randolph, UCA advance

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 Southwestern Randolph pitcher Macie Crutchfield delivers to the plate against Providence Grove. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Southwestern Randolph had a challenge from in-county rival Providence Grove in the second round of the Class 2-A state playoffs. The Cougars had the right combination, riding Macie Crutchfield’s no-hitter to Friday night’s 5-0 victory. Southwestern Randolph (21-1) has a third-round home game against No. 10 seed Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. Ky Perdue went 3-for-3 and scored three runs, while Madison Varner drove in two runs. Providence Grove pitcher Emma Mazzarone’s prep career ended despite 13 strikeouts without a walk. The Patriots…
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Area teams hold No. 2 seeds for state playoffs in baseball, softball
08 May

Area teams hold No. 2 seeds for state playoffs in baseball, softball

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Caleb Stickle and the Uwharrie Charter Academy baseball team are diving into the state playoffs this week. (P.J. Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Baseball teams from Randleman and Uwharrie Charter Academy and the Southwestern Randolph softball team all landed No. 2 seeds in the West Region for the state playoffs. Brackets were unveiled Monday. Play begins Tuesday. Teams that advance will be slated to play second-round games Friday. Here’s a look where Randolph County teams were seeded: Baseball Randleman (20-4) welcomes No. 31 seed Reidsville (11-14) for the first round in Class 2-A. A victory would mean that No. 15 Forbush (20-7) or…
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