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College Baseball Notes: Marsh puts together solid summer season

August 14, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Tanner Marsh (Courtesy photo) Former Asheboro baseball player Tanner Marsh was named to a spot for the Cape Cod League All-Star Game this summer. Marsh, shortstop was selected for the midseason showcase last month […]

ZooKeepers fall short of reaching playoffs

August 4, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Nick O’Brien of the Asheboro ZooKeepers slides into second base during the team’s home finale last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers were left out of the Coastal Plain […]

ZooKeepers aim for spot in new CPL playoff format

July 28, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Davis Germann had key production at the plate for the Asheboro ZooKeepers during the past week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Coastal Plain League’s new playoff format could impact the Asheboro ZooKeepers […]

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Coastal Plain League Notes: Injuries strike area players Atkins, Parks

July 22, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — A heel injury resulted in a premature end to the season for Asheboro ZooKeepers utility player Hunter Atkins. The former Randleman standout said the ailment didn’t heal right away and continued to be […]

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Former player holds spot on ZooKeepers staff

July 15, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

ASHEBORO — Owen Blackledge is back with the Asheboro ZooKeepers this season, but not in a playing capacity. He’s an assistant coach with the Coastal Plain League team. Blackledge played for the ZooKeepers in 2023 […]

ZooKeepers embrace another Asheboro summer

July 1, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Yariel Diaz is among several members of the Asheboro ZooKeepers who are back this summer for a second season with the Coastal Plain League team. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — When it comes […]

ZooKeepers produce hot stretch as season heats up

June 23, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Sal Laimo of the Asheboro ZooKeepers beats the throw to first base last week against the Holly Springs Salamanders at McCrary Park. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers have clicked at […]

Ropin’ Roosters set up coop for summer baseball in Ramseur

June 20, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Former Providence Grove pitcher Canaan Sheppard delivers a pitch for the Randolph Ropin’ Roosters. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) RAMSEUR — The Randolph Ropin’ Roosters are a new summer collegiate baseball team making their home […]

Time with ZooKeepers can be period of transition for transfers

June 16, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Rylen Stockton (ZooKeepers photo) ASHEBORO — When Rylen Stockton signed up to play this summer for the Asheboro ZooKeepers, he was a member of UNC Asheville’s baseball team. Yet a couple of weeks ago when […]

ZooKeepers ride early wave as team builds

June 9, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Boaz Harper, who plays collegiately for North Carolina, takes a swing during a game for the Asheboro ZooKeepers last week. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers have excelled in several areas […]