Dec
10
2021
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By Moore County Staff
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Hines

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ethan Hines

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Uwharrie Charter Academy’s Ethan Hines holds down an East Davidson opponent during a season-opening match last month.PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL Ethan Hines | Uwharrie Charter Academy | Wrestling Hines went undefeated in Saturday’s Rumble in the Jungle dual-team event at Carrboro. Hines was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Wrestler among lightweights. Hines, a sophomore, improved his season’s record to 11-0. He’s primarily a 106-pounder. The Eagles defeated Granville Central 84-0, Kernersville Glenn 69-10, Seaforth 72-12, South Granville 84-0 and Oxford Webb 70-6. Also going undefeated during the day for UCA were Jack McArthur, Aldo Hernandez, Byan Lackey, Carson Robinson, Grayson…
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Dec
10
2021
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By Moore County Staff
Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference

Mid-Piedmont Conference all-conference

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Here’s a list of the Mid-Piedmont Conference’s major award winners plus Asheboro’s all-conference selections for fall sports: Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Issac Reyna (Ledford) Coach of the Year: Trey Cook (Central Davidson) Asheboro: Seth Hydiak, Brandon Aguilar Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Jillan Parks-Wooten (Central Davidson) Coach of the Year: Daniel Parker (North Davidson) Asheboro: Malakia Khan, Sophia Roman Football Lineman of the Year: Arhman Tyson (Asheboro) Offensive Player of the Year: Nate Carr (Ledford) Defensive Player of the Year: Tanner Jordan (North Davidson) Coach of the Year: Brian Flynn (North Davidson) Asheboro: Hakemme Butler,…
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Dec
08
2021
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By Bob Sutton
Eastern Randolph’s Lilly wants to make most of showcase game

Eastern Randolph’s Lilly wants to make most of showcase game

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RAMSEUR — Na’heim Lilly is glad to be playing in a football game this weekend. He just wishes it was a different game. But the Eastern Randolph standout said he’ll aim to make the most of his opportunity in the Carolina Bowl Senior Showcase on Sunday in Gaffney, S.C. “I had a good year,” Lilly said. “Didn’t get as far as I wanted. I didn’t get the job done.” Lilly is one of the running backs for the North Carolina team, which takes on a South Carolina team. For Lilly, who says he likely won’t sign with a college this…
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Dec
02
2021
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By Randolph Record
Poole provides big freshman impact

Poole provides big freshman impact

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Former Randleman standout Dominick Poole has been racking up honors after his freshman season with The Citadel football team. Poole, a defensive back, has received recognition on the Southern Conference and national levels. Poole was named Freshman of the Year in the Southern Conference by the Southern Conference Sports Media Association. Poole became The Citadel’s first media Freshman of the Year since 1982. That was the only other time a Bulldog has been honored with that award. Poole came off the bench in The Citadel’s first two games before starting the final nine. He finished the season with 51 total…
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Dec
01
2021
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By Randolph Record
Causey wins main event in Caraway season finale

Causey wins main event in Caraway season finale

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SOPHIA – Gary Causey led the entire race to win the Late Models feature Sunday in Russell Hackett’s 35th annual Thanksgiving Classic at Caraway Speedway. Causey, a former track champion, was on the pole for the 75-lap race. He was followed at the start by former track champions Tommy Neal, Boo Boo Dalton and Donnie Apple. Causey fended off all challengers. Neal, despite a flat tire during the race, came back to claim second place. Dalton was third and Tony Black finished fourth. They were followed by Eric Wallace, Casey Kepley Jr., Brian Rose, D.J. Dean, Corey Rose and Kirk…
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Nov
24
2021
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By Bob Sutton
It all came down to Randolph County gyms

It all came down to Randolph County gyms

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Revisiting 2021 basketball title games held at Providence Grove, Wheatmore With another high school basketball season ramping up for many schools this week, it comes full circle for a couple of Randolph County schools. That’s because when North Carolina High School Athletic Association basketball left off from the 2020-21 school year, it concluded at Providence Grove and Wheatmore. Those were schools selected to hold the NCHSAA championship games as part of the revamped season, which had been shortened because of the pandemic. So suddenly the goal for teams across the state had been to make it to Randolph County. “It…
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Nov
23
2021
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By Moore County Staff
Athlete of the Week: Arhman Tyson

Athlete of the Week: Arhman Tyson

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ARHMAN TYSON Asheboro | Wrestling | Senior Tyson won six matches during the week, one of several Blue Comets to sweep their bouts. Tyson, a senior, completes in the heavyweight division. He posted victories in matchups with Ragsdale and East Chapel Hill as part of a tri-meet with the Asheboro team winning in each case as well. Then in Saturday’s Forbush Falcon Duals, Tyson won four more times as Asheboro posted a 2-2 record in the event. The Blue Comets defeated North Stokes 66-18 and Forbush 70-12, while falling to Ashe County by 42-36 and to St. Stephens by 37-23.…
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Nov
21
2021
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By Moore County Staff
Eastern Randolph falls to Murphy in football state playoffs

Eastern Randolph falls to Murphy in football state playoffs

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RAMSEUR — All season it was Eastern Randolph that captured momentum and carried that to football victory after victory.   But that wasn’t the case in the third round of the Class 1-A state playoffs. It was Murphy that built on its success and abruptly ended the Wildcats’ season. “We didn’t play our best,” Eastern Randolph coach Burton Cates said. “Needless to say, it just was not our night.” So Eastern Randolph, which was the No. 1 seed in the West Region, tumbled by a 64-31 score to ninth-seeded Murphy, which is the reigning state champion. It was a rough…
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Nov
19
2021
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By Randolph Record
Prep Notes: UCA wrestling tourney to focus on veterans

Prep Notes: UCA wrestling tourney to focus on veterans

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There are a couple of wrestling tournaments in Randolph County set for Saturday. Uwharrie Charter Academy will hold the Wounded Warrior Challenge. The UCA event will offer free admission to veterans. Arrangements have been made for veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project to be present. During a pause in the competition, a recognition ceremony will be held for veterans. Champions in each weight class will receive a custom Wounded Warrior singlet from MyHouse, which makes sports gear. Also, the Wheatmore Warriors Duals will be held. Randleman and host school Wheatmore will be among the in-county entrants for that tournament. Basketball…
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