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27 Sep

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarabeth Johnson

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Trinity, volleyball Johnson has been a steady contributor for the Bulldogs during her senior season. Trinity carried a six-match winning streak into action this week. In last week’s five-set conquering of Eastern Randolph, Johnson provided 18 digs, 17 kills and four aces. Johnson, a captain who’s listed as an outside hitter and a setter, rates in the top two on the team in kills, digs and service aces. She received all-PAC recognition in the spring as a jumper for Trinity’s track and field team.

25 Sep

Prep Roundup: Randleman Tigers take off on soccer rise; Cougars win volleyball showdown

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Randleman’s Chris Lopez (No. 7) and teammates Christian Lopez, left, Chris Ayala and Francisco Vences celebrate a goal against Southwestern Randolph last week. Kevin Garcia of the Cougars looks on. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Randleman showed that it’s ready to be a force in Piedmont Athletic Conference boys’ soccer. The Tigers did that in a big way. First, they knocked off visiting Southwestern Randolph, which had put together a strong non-conference résumé. They then ripped through Uwharrie Charter Academy for an 8-2 road victory at Zoo City Sportsplex. So less than halfway through the PAC schedule, Randleman was the lone team…

18 Sep

Prep Roundup: PAC makes strong statement in volleyball

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Trinity’s Serena Dilldine sets the ball as teammate’s Eva Porter, left, and Katelyn Hill look on during a victory last week against Jordan-Matthews. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Piedmont Athletic Conference volleyball looked strong for most of last week. League members went a combined 5-1 in non-conference competition prior to a rough day for Southwestern Randolph on Saturday. The Cougars had two non-conference showdowns at home, falling in a three-set sweep to then-unbeaten East Surry and dropping a four-set match to McMichael, which also topped East Surry to improve to 12-1. The earlier outcomes included Southwestern Randolph (11-4) taking down host…

11 Sep

Prep Roundup: UCA maintains elite status in volleyball; Cougars click in soccer

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Kynnedi Routh of Wheatmore makes a play as teammate Tate McKinney looks on during a match earlier this season at Asheboro. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy has emerged as one of the top teams in Piedmont Athletic Conference volleyball. The Eagles solidified that reputation by sweeping visiting Randleman last Thursday. That pushed UCA’s overall record to 9-0. The Eagles and Southwestern Randolph are the only teams without a PAC blemish on their records. The first meeting between those two teams comes Sept. 19 at Southwestern Randolph. By defeating Randleman 25-16, 25-8, 25-21, it gave UCA five consecutive sweeps. Liza…

03 Sep

Prep Roundup: Randleman, Southwestern Randolph click in volleyball

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Southwestern Randolph’s Molly Smith sets the ball as teammates Jade Matias (No. 11) and Kenleigh Fearnside (No. 17) prepare to make their moves during a match at Asheboro. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Randleman and Southwestern Randolph shaped up as two of the best volleyball teams in the area heading into a Piedmont Athletic Conference clash this week. Randleman won home matches last week against Ledford and Eastern Randolph and then won at Wheatmore – all with sweeps. Southwestern Randolph swept host Providence Grove and visiting Trinity to stretch its winning streak to four matches. In those matches for Randleman, Camden…

30 Aug

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karli Kennington

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Randleman, volleyball Kennington is one of four seniors on the Tigers’ roster. The defensive specialist has been a key contributor to Randleman’s strong start to the season. She had 26 digs against Oak Grove last week and later in the week provided 18 digs against Northern Guilford. She has had 19 or more digs in three matches so far. Kennington’s stat lines have also included aces, kills and assists. Randleman, a Class 2-A school, set a schedule with Class 3-A opponents for each of its first six non-conference matches. The Tigers entered this week with a 4-1 record.

28 Aug

Prep Roundup: Blue Comets win in volleyball under new coach; Cougars roll in soccer

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Southwestern Randolph’s Fernando Hernandez takes a shot against Central Davidson during one of the Cougars’ victories last week. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Asheboro secured its first volleyball victory under first-year coach Kelly Smith by defeating host Providence Grove 25-11, 26-24, 26-24 in a match last week. The Blue Comets, who lost their first two matches of the season, won later in the week by sweeping host Wheatmore. Sion Murrain’s 15 kills and four digs, Piper Davidson’s 27 service receptions and 14 digs, and Ellen Long’s 10 kills led the way against Providence Grove. Lia George provided 10 kills and 10 digs…

20 Aug

Prep Roundup: Asheboro clicks as soccer season begins; Wheatmore’s Hazelwood wins race

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Eastern Randolph teammates Cora Sparrow, left, and Logann Beaver make a play at the net against Western Alamance. Teammate Kenly Whitaker, far left, looks on. (Scott Pelkey/Randolph Record) Several volleyball teams rack up multiple wins Strong starts to the season came in various forms for Randolph County teams as the fall competitions began last week. Here’s a glance at some of the highlights: Boys’ soccer Asheboro, coming off the best season in program history, won its opener in the new season by a 5-1 count against Newton Foard. The Blue Comets had five different goal scorers – Daniel Guttierez, Henry Martinez…

28 Jun

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gabi Carter

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Randleman, volleyball Carter was rated among Randleman’s top producers in several categories during her senior season on the volleyball team. She was the leader among the Tigers in service percentage and second on the team in aces. She also made strong contributions in blocks and kills per set. She played as an outside hitter and defensive specialist. Randleman racked up a 17-6 record in 2022 for its fifth consecutive winning season. Carter was also a member of Randleman’s Piedmont Athletic Conference champion girls’ basketball team. ** During the summer, we recognize seniors from the past school year.

17 Feb

Asheboro turns to Eastern Randolph alum as volleyball coach

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ASHEBORO – Kelly Smith has been hired as the new volleyball coach at Asheboro. Smith will be the team’s third volleyball coach in three years. She replaces Kim Black, whose third stint as head coach of the program lasted just one year. Smith, an Eastern Randolph alum, was coach of her alma mater’s volleyball team in 2017 and 2018 before going to Southern Guilford for three years. She spent time as volleyball and girls’ basketball coach at Southern Guilford, though without a winning season. She has been away from varsity competition during this school year. “I felt like I wanted…