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Prep Football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman roll; Providence Grove pulls out victory

Prep Football: Eastern Randolph, Randleman roll; Providence Grove pulls out victory

Eastern Randolph’s Nicah Taylor, here with the ball earlier this season, had another big night for the Wildcats. (Randolph Record)   RAMSEUR – Nicah Taylor caught three of Carter Revelle’s four touchdown passes in Eastern Randolph’s 36-15 non-conference home victory against Southern Lee on Friday night. Revelle threw for 269 yards, with 212 of those to Taylor. Rayden West made the other touchdown reception for Eastern Randolph (2-1). West also intercepted a pass. Lucas Smith ran for an Eastern Randolph touchdown. Southern Lee (2-1) trailed 22-7 at halftime and neither team scored in the third quarter. Randleman 56: Cedar Ridge…
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karli Kennington

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karli Kennington

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

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

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…
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Hayes backtracks to Post 45, carves new path

Hayes backtracks to Post 45, carves new path

Braylen Hayes takes a swing for Randolph County Post 45 this summer. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) ASHEBORO – Braylen Hayes didn’t anticipate being back with Randolph County Post 45 this summer, but he’s glad that opportunity existed. It’s turning out to be a good thing for Post 45 despite his unexpected availability. The former standout outfielder for Randleman didn’t make it to the finish line in his first college season at UNC Greensboro. “Just having too much fun in college. It went downhill and ended up not having the best grades,” Hayes said. “It was all on me. It’s good, though,…
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In review: UCA’s state titles highlight top area moments

In review: UCA’s state titles highlight top area moments

Members of the Uwharrie Charter Academy wrestling team celebrate a dual team state championship last winter. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) There were championships and near misses and an assortment of other superlatives associated with the 2022-23 school year for Randolph County high school teams. Uwharrie Charter Academy racked up a pair of team state championships in Class 1-A. The Eagles secured the dual team wrestling title and a few months later picked up the baseball crown. ** Eastern Randolph’s boys’ basketball team had its most successful season ever by advancing to the Class 1-A state championship game. Wilson Prep won the…
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Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference spring lists

Piedmont Athletic Conference all-conference spring lists

Hunter Atkins of Randleman takes a swing during a Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament game against Trinity. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) Here’s a list of the Piedmont Athletic Conference’s major award winners and all-conference selections for spring sports: Baseball Player of the Year: Hunter Atkins (Randleman) Co-Pitchers of the Year: Austin Lemons (Randleman), Cade Hill (Trinity) Coach of the Year: Ryan Spencer (Trinity) All-conference Randleman: Hunter Atkins, Austin Lemons, Shawn Miller, Seth Way. Trinity: Jaxson Coble, Cade Hill, Jake Little, Landon Mowery. Southwestern Randolph: Easton Clapp, Adam Cole, Tyler Parks. Wheatmore: Payton Mooney, Mason Rich. Providence Grove: Joe Coltrane, Logan Fox, Andrew Thomas. Eastern Randolph: Samuel Asbill,…
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Hall makes family connection for NC East-West All-Star Game

Hall makes family connection for NC East-West All-Star Game

Gracyn Hall of Randleman takes a shot during her senior season. (Randolph Record file photo) Randleman basketball player’s father competed in football showcase RANDLEMAN – Gracyn Hall will represent Randleman one more time in girls’ basketball. It’s appropriate on many levels including a family connection to the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game. Hall and Eastern Randolph’s Brecken Snotherly are among the players for the West team in Monday night’s game at the Greensboro Coliseum. “Playing in this game is a very big thing,” Hall said. “Just to be nominated was an honor and then to be chosen for this is…
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Prep Golf, Track: Carter claims second again in state tourney; Beane jumps to runner-up spot

Prep Golf, Track: Carter claims second again in state tourney; Beane jumps to runner-up spot

Connor Carter of Eastern Randolph tees off during the Class 1-A state tournament last week at Pinehurst No. 6. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) PINEHURST – Eastern Randolph senior Connor Carter was the runner-up again in the Class 1-A state tournament for boys’ golf. Carter shot rounds of 70 and 77 for 3-over-par 147 last week at Pinehurst No. 6. He was behind only Mitchell’s Connor Warren, the defending champion who checked in at 11-under 133 with rounds of 65 and 68. Carter had a four-shot edge on third-place finisher Reid Smith of South Stanly. In Class 2-A at Longleaf Golf &…
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Prep track and field: Beane, Snotherly, Everhart excel in regionals

Prep track and field: Beane, Snotherly, Everhart excel in regionals

Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph will be in the Class 1-A state meet for track and field this week. (Randolph Record) Gracie Beane of Randleman and Brecken Snotherly of Eastern Randolph were regional individual champions in multiple events in track and field and they’ll lead the contingent of Randolph County entrants into the state meet this week at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro. The Class 1-A and 3-A state meets are Friday. Class 2-A and 4-A compete Saturday. The top four place finishers in each event from regionals qualified for states. Those in the top eight earned team points. Asheboro’s…
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Tigers take different route, end up in PAC final

Tigers take different route, end up in PAC final

One strike away from a tournament exit, Randleman overcomes Providence Grove RANDLEMAN – Randleman’s baseball team hadn’t been in many of these situations in recent years. Trailing by two runs and down to their final strike, the Tigers’ stranglehold on the Piedmont Athletic Conference was in jeopardy Tuesday night. Providence Grove was on the cusp of pulling off an upset in the PAC Tournament semifinal. “I haven’t been in that many situations like that.” Randleman junior Seth Way said. “Do what you have to do to win the game.” So he did. Down 0-2 in the count with runners on…
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