Toby Strider

13 Jun

Whitson leaves as Cougars’ softball coach

Randolph RecordSportsChad Whitson, Macie Crutchfield, piedmont athletic conference, Prep softball, Southwestern Randolph, Southwestern Randolph Cougars, Toby Strider

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,…

20 Apr

Strider family dealership continues legacy

Emmie Brooks, North State JournalNewsHome Plate Motors, strider, Toby Strider

ASHEBORO — A dream that began as a high school boy working at a service station cleaning cars has transformed into a family legacy for the Asheboro community and beyond. Donald and his son, Toby Strider, have long been patrons of the area and have plans to continue their legacy by allowing new ownership of the Strider-Buick-GMC-Subaru dealership and the expansion of their used car dealership Home Plate Motors. “The dream of having a new car dealership just evolved,” Toby said. “He [Donald] went from washing cars to buying and selling a few used cars, to having his own lot.” …