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May 20, 2025 – Tuesday Schedule
BASEBALL – REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Game 1)
7:00 #15 Eastern Randolph at #5 Uwharrie Charter
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Game 1)
6:00 #15 Randleman at #1 West Wilkes
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
May 19, 2025 – SPECIAL FEATURES
Randleman softball is playing for a regional championship this week and Dennis Garcia spoke with coach Jeff Webster for the latest SPECIAL FEATURE from SportsTone.
May 19, 2025 – Monday Results
LEGION BASEBALL
Moore County 16, Liberty 5
The Post 12 batters continued the strong showing they had against Liberty in Saturday's game with a 16-hit outing Monday night.
Each team used three pitchers with Liberty sending Mark King (L, 2.1 IP), Luke Johnson (3.2 IP) and Aaron Miller (1.0 IP) to the mound.
King and Johnny Rojas had 2 hits each and both scored two runs. Eli Holland had a hit and an rbi and Noah Lester drove in two runs and scored one.
May 18, 2025 – ALUMNI HONOR
Alex Coleman (SWR '21) has been named to the NCAA Division I All-Region team by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for a third straight year.
The UNC senior outfielder set a new program record scoring 58 runs this season with 72 hits, a .391 batting average and added 13 stolen bases to her career total.
In two seasons at Marshall University and two at North Carolina, Coleman compiled a .407 average (234-575) scoring 177 runs and totaling 79 stolen bases in 91 attempts.
ARTICLE from Go Heels.
May 18, 2025 – COLLEGE SIGNINGS
Asheboro High School recently held the annual spring signing day for students who have committed to continue athletics along with academics at the college level. Taking part in the even were:
Cameron Letterlough, Chowan University, soccer.
Emarion Manley, Greensboro College, football.
Quincey Lee, Greensboro College, football.
Jorge Dominguez, Lees-McRae College, track.
Osiris Rodriguez, Guilford Tech, basketball.
Ben Luck, Ferrum College, baseball.
Stefan Reedy, Chowan University, swimming.
Diego Bustamante, Chowan University, soccer.
Jacob Tevebaugh, Inspiration Academy, baseball.
Cohen Caviness, Pfeiffer University, baseball.
May 17, 2025 – Saturday Results
TRACK & FIELD – STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2A Championship Meet at NC A & T State University
4A Championship Meet at NC A & T State University
Randleman's Chase Farlow won the 2A championship in high jump for a second straight year and finished 2nd in long jump. Gracie Beane also reached the awards podium twice by placing 2nd in high jump and 3rd in girl's triple jump.
Other Tigers to reach the podium were Jaquline McDaniel (4th in girl's long jump) and Jay Richards (4th in boy's pole vault).
Other Randolph County athletes who qualified for the 2A championship meet include Matthew Bowman (RHS, 7th, pole vault), Ty Moton (RHS, 7th, shot put), McDaniel (8th, high jump), Laurel Bernhardt (PG, 10th, 800m run), Triston Chriscoe (RHS, 10th, 110m hurdles), Scarlet Hildreth (WHS, 11th, 1600m run), Farlow (11th, triple jump) and Finley Bryant (WHS. 13Th, high jump).
SPORTSTONE TRACK & FIELD
LEGION BASEBALL
Moore County 17, Liberty 9
Moore County Post 12 set the tone with six runs in the first inning of the season opener for both teams.
With Eastern Randolph players still in the state playoffs, the Post 81 roster featured some returning players and a large number of new faces with 5 errors contributing to the tune of 7 unearned runs for the visitors. Four pitchers saw action – Mason Taylor (L, 3.0 IP), Eli Holland (1.0 IP), Kaleb Locklear (1.0 IP) and Kamden Carter (2.0 IP).
Grant Underwood had 2 hits for Liberty with a double, 2 rbi and he scored twice. Owen Peele also had a double among his 2 hits and scored 1 run. Holland (run) and Noah Lester (rbi, run) also had hits.
Lester, Chase Collins and Carter completed 2 double-plays for the Post 81 defense.
Liberty will host Moore County again Monday night at 7:00 at Eastern Randolph High School.
May 16, 2025 – Friday Results
TRACK & FIELD – STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1A Championship Meet at NC A & T State University
Eastern Randolph's Mirianna Corea won the 1A state championship Friday in girl's shot put with a distance of 38 feet, 6 inches. Corea won the discus throw in 2024 and finished 2nd in that event this year with a mark of 122-1.
Roxanne Davis, also from Eastern Randolph, made it to the podium with a 4th place finish in high jump when she cleared the 5-foot mark.
3A Championship Meet at NC A & T State University
Asheboro's Aaron Tyson just missed the podium with a 5th place finish in pole vault clearing 13-0.
Rebecca Wilson placed 9th in girl's high jump, Juan Pablo Munoz was 12th in boy's discus and Tyson finished 12th in long jump.
SPORTSTONE TRACK & FIELD
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 4)
#5 Uwharrie Charter 6, #1 Cherryville 4
The Eagles recorded 14 hits in the game.
UCA:Jake Hunter had 3 hits and scored 1 run. Two hits each for Grat Dalton (2b, 2 rbi, run), Brody Engle (rbi), Jose Ramirez (2b, rbi, 2 runs) and Landon Zephir. Single hits by Alex Carver, Jaxon Mabe and DJ Brandon (run).
Logun Wilkins got the win working 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk with 9 strikeouts. Brett Smith pitched 1 inning with 2 runs on 2 hits and 1 walk with 1 strikeout.
#15 Eastern Randolph 6, #3 Christ the King 4
Eastern scored in every odd-numbered inning and never trailed in the game.
ER: Lucas Smith (2b, 2 rbi, run) and Alex Kivett (rbi) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Avery Wright (2b, rbi), Chance Holdaway (2 runs), Rayden West (run) and Maddox Dunn (rbi).
Bryson Marley gave up 7 hits and 4 runs (3 er) in the win. Marley walked 5 and struck out 4 batters. Smith faced 1 batter and recorded the final out for a save.
#7 West Stanly 2, #6 Randleman 1
Randleman led 1-0 after the first inning before West Stanly scored twice in the sixth.
RHS: Hits by Tate Andrews, Lincoln Lawson and Kyle Dillow.
John Kirkpatrick pitched into the sixth inning giving up 1 hit, 1 run and 4 walks with 1 strikeout. Jake Riddle pitched the final 2 innings and took the loss.
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#15 Randleman 3, #6 West Stokes 1
The 15th seeded Tigers won their third straight road game to reach the west region championship series.
RHS: Kinzie Ivey gave up 1 run on 3 hits and 4 walks with 6 strikeouts.
Olivia Ashby had 2 hits with an rbi and a run scored. Single hits by Kadie Green (rbi), Lilah Covington (2b, run (scored by CR Elsie Prince), Kaylee Phillips and Ivey. Teanna Bostick reached on an error and scored.
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
May 15, 2025 – Thursday Results
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#5 Uwharrie Charter 9, #4 North Stokes 2
Grat Dalton went 4-for-4 and drove in 4 runs. Alex Carver had 3 hits with a double and 2 rbi. Two hits by Brody Engle (2 rbi) and Landon Zephir (run). Single hits by Jake Hunter (run) and Jose Ramirez (run).
Hunter pitched 6 innings for the win allowing 2 runs (1 er) on 4 hits and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts. Brett Smith struck out 1 batter in the seventh.
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#12 McMichael 4, #4 SW Randolph 2
SWR: Alyssa Harris (run) and Sara-Kate Marion had 2 hits each with Savannah Holleman adding 1 hit. Macie Crutchfield took the complete game loss giving up 4 runs on 9 hits and 2 walks with 10 strikeouts.
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
WOMENS SOCCER – PLAYOFFS (Round 2)
#14 Thomas Jefferson 1, #3 Uwharrie Charter 0
#1 Pine Lake Prep 9, #17 Wheatmore 0
WHS: Ashley Swaney had 13 saves.
SPORTSTONE WOMENS SOCCER
May 14, 2025 – COLLEGE SIGNINGS
Five Eastern Randolph seniors recently announced their commitments to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
Timothy Brower will attend Catawba Valley Community College in the fall. The PAC 2025 Player of the Year in mens basketball will join Red Hawks basketball in the National Junior College Athletics Association.
Desean Shamberger, Rayden West, Lucas Smith, and Will Stalker committed to Guilford College for football. PAC 2024 Players of the Year Smith (offense) and Shamberger (defense) along with two-time All-Conference selection West and Stalker will suit up for the Quakers in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
May 14, 2025 – Wednesday Results
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#12 Murphy 9, #4 Uwharrie Charter 6 (10 innings)
Murphy scored the first six runs and Uwharrie Charter scored the next six but three runs in the top of the tenth inning was enough to send Murphy on to the next round.
UCA: A grand slam by Carly Rush tied the game 6-6 in the fourth. The Eagles scored 2 runs on a wild pitch in the third when the ball went into a muddy area around the periphery of the infield behind home plate.
There were two hits each by Peyton Williams (run), Gracie Smith (run) and Victoria Jennins (2b, run). Single hits by Rush (home run, 4 rbi), Bristol Marine (run), Katelyn West (2b) and Emory Johnson.
West relieved Williams in the circle early in the second inning and took the loss. West gave up 6 unearned runs on 7 hits and 6 walks with 4 strikeouts.
#15 Randleman 4, #7 Owen 3
Randleman led 4-0 after the top of the fifth and held on for the Tiger's second upset of the tournament.
RHS: Kaylee Phillips had 2 hits with a double, rbi and a run scored. Single hits by Olivia Ashby (run), Kinzie Ivey (run) and Kaylie St John (rbi, run).
Ivey gave up 3 runs (2 er) on 8 hits and 4 walks with 7 strikeouts.
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#5 Uwharrie Charter at #4 North Stokes - POSTPONED THU, 5/15
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
May 13, 2025 – Tuesday Results
MENS GOLF – CHAMPIONSHIPS (Day 2)
2A Championship at Pinehurst
3A Championship at Fayetteville
1A Championship (ER, UCA golfers) at Southern Pines
4A Championship at Pinehurst
The 1A Championship was shortened to 18 holes due to Monday's rain.
Uwharrie Charter freshman Maddox Johnson shot an impressive 6-over-par 78 at the Longleaf Golf Club in Southern Pines. Eastern Randolph's Tyler Gee finished with an 88 for a 16-over par score. It was the first time in the championship tournament for both golfers.
CHAMPIONSHIP RECAPS
SPORTSTONE MENS GOLF
WOMENS SOCCER – PLAYOFFS (Round 1)
#26 Owen 3, #7 Providence Grove 2
#16 St Stephens 3, #17 Asheboro 1 (at Lenoir-Rhyne)
#12 Hendersonville 4, #21 Trinity 0
#17 Wheatmore 4, #16 Bandys 2
WHS: Goals by Natalie Bowman (2) and Bri Hill (2). Assists by Bowman and Emmie Messner. Ashley Swaney had 10 saves.
SPORTSTONE WOMENS SOCCER
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#6 Randleman 3, #14 Trinity 2
Trinity's only error of the game allowed the winning run to score in the bottom of the seventh inning.
RHS: Braxton Walker pitched 6 innings and gave up 2 runs (1 er) on 4 hits and 3 walks with 9 strikeouts. Jake Riddle pitched the seventh (1 hit, 1 strikeout) and got the win.
Hits by Tate Andrews (run), Lincoln Lawson (rbi) and Jackson Hill (double, game-ending run).
THS: Camden Nelson went 3-for-3 and scored a run. Single hits by Ethan Willard (rbi) and Walker Parrish (rbi).
Lincoln Coble took the complete game loss with 3 runs (2 er) on 3 hits and 4 walks with 5 strikeouts.
#15 E Randolph 4, #26 Mountain Heritage 1
Two of the five Mountain Heritage hits came in the seventh inning. The first was a single followed by a pick-off of the runner at first by ER pitcher Cade McCallum. The second was a single followed by a line drive back at McCallum who caught it and doubled the runner off first base to end the game.
ER: Maddox Dunn (rbi, run) and Will Stalker had 2 hits each. Single hits by Rayden West (2 rbi), Bryson Marley (run) and Chance Holdaway (run).
McCallum pitched the complete-game win giving up 1 (unearned) run on 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 batters.
#5 Uwharrie Charter at #4 North Stokes - POSTPONED WED, 7:00
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 3)
#15 Randleman at #7 Owen - POSTPONED WED, 6:00
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
May 12, 2025 – COLLEGE SIGNINGS
Over the past few weeks a number of Randolph County student-athletes have committed to continuing play at the next level.
In April, Southwestern Randolph senior Macy Allred signed her Letter of Intent to continue her academic and soccer career at Pfeiffer University.
Wheatmore's Caleb Coggins recently signed with Guilford College for baseball.
Sean Jennison from Wheatmore will be attending Methodist University for baseball.
Kayden Faglier from Uwharrie Charter has signed Johnson & Wales University for volleyball.
Trinity High School's Desiree Rondon has signed to play NJCAA softball for the Yetis of Cleveland Community College.
May 12, 2025 – Monday Results
MENS GOLF – CHAMPIONSHIPS (Day 1)
2A Championship at Pinehurst
3A Championship at Fayetteville
1A Championship (ER, UCA golfers) at Southern Pines - (Day 1 suspended)
4A Championship at Pinehurst
SPORTSTONE MENS GOLF
WOMENS SOCCER – PLAYOFFS (Round 1)
#1 Pine Lake Prep 10, #32 Randleman 0
#3 Uwharrie Charter 10, #30 South Davidson 0
UCA: Jazmin Palma scored 5 goals with 3 by Kendall Jarrell and 2 goals by Reese Craven. Assists by Palma (2), Sidney Sutphin (2), Megan Vang (2), Destiny Fisher, Jarrell and Craven. Alexis Marion had 4 saves.
#26 Owen at #7 Providence Grove - POSTPONED TUES, 6:00
#21 Trinity at #12 Hendersonville - POSTPONED TUES, 6:00
#17 Wheatmore at #16 Bandys - POSTPONED TUES, 6:00
#17 Asheboro at #16 St Stephens - POSTPONED TUES, 6:00
SPORTSTONE WOMENS SOCCER
May 10, 2025 – Saturday Results
TRACK & FIELD – REGIONAL MEETS
PAC teams in 2A Mid-West Regional at High Point - RESULTS WOMEN / MEN
PAC teams in 1A Mid-West Regional at North Stokes - RESULTS WOMEN / MEN
MPC teams in 3A Mid-West Regional at Robinson HS - RESULTS WOMEN / MEN
SPORTSTONE TRACK & FIELD
May 9, 2025 – Friday Results
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 2)
#14 Trinity 3, #3 West Stokes 2
Camden Nelson gave up 1 earned run in the complete game win and Cohen Wolfe snagged a fly ball in right field to start a game-ending double-play as a runner was thrown out at first base.
THS: Brody Little had 2 hits. Single hits by Peyton Williams (rbi, run), Ethan Willard, Walker Parrish and Nelson. Gage Griffiths drove in a run on a fielder's choice and later scored.
#5 Uwharrie Charter 3, #12 East Wilkes 2
UCA: Brett Smith gave up 1 unearned run in 5 innings of work and got the win. Smith allowed 7 hits and struck out 9 batters. Logun Wilkins surrendered 1 hit, 1 unearned run and 1 walk while striking out 1 batter in 2 innings.
Hits by Jake Hunter, Brody Engle (rbi), Jose Ramirez and DJ Brandon (run).
#6 Randleman 6, #11 Madison 2
RHS: Lincoln Lawson hit a two-run home run in the second inning to start the scoring.
Two hits each by Lawson (HR, 2 rbi, run), Braxton Walker (2b, 2 rbi, run) and Kai Strickland. Single hits by John Kirkpatrick (rbi, run), Jake Riddle (2b, run), Tate Andrews (run) and Kyle Dillow (rbi, run).
Riddle got the win in relief of Kirkpatrick (1 hit, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts) who pitched 2.1 innings. Riddle worked 4.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts.
#15 Eastern Randolph 11, #2 South Stanly 2
Trailing 1-0, Eastern Randolph scored nine runs across the fourth and fifth innings to pull away.
ER: Two hits each for Alex Kivett (2 rbi, run), Cade McCallum (3b, 3 rbi), Will Stalker (2 runs) and Bryson Marley. Single hits by Chance Holdaway (2b, 3 rbi, 2 runs), Lucas Smith (2 runs) and Avery Wright (rbi).
Marley pitched 6 innings and got the win allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts.
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 2)
#4 SW Randolph 1, #20 Maiden 0
SWR: Macie Crutchfield gave up 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 13 in the win. She also drove in Alyssa Harris for the games only run in the sixth inning.
Harris totaled 3 hits including 2 doubles and scored the only run. Crutchfield had 2 hits with the rbi and Kinlin Hulin had a hit for the Cougars.
#15 Randleman 3, #2 West Caldwell 2
With 2 outs in the top of the sixth inning, four consecutive doubles accounted for the Tiger's runs.
RHS: Two hits each by Addyson Dees (double) and Olivia Ashby. Single hits – consecutive doubles - by Kaylee Phillips (run), Kaylie St John (rbi, run), Teanna Bostick (rbi, run) and Lilah Covington (rbi).
Kinzie Ivey struck out 6 in the win against 8 hits and 1 walk.
#4 Uwharrie Charter 13, #13 Starmount 2
Another big first inning left the Eagles ahead 11-1 early.
UCA: Paityn Williams (3b, 4 rbi, 2 runs) and Gracie Smith (2 runs) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Bristol Marine (rbi, 2 runs), Carly Rush (2 rbi, 2 runs), Emory Johnson (rbi), Ryley Thompson (rbi, run), Aubrie Kaufman (rbi, run) and Victoria Jennings (rbi, run).
Williams was the winning pitcher allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts.
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
MENS TENNIS – INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Day 1)
2A Championships at Ting Park, Holly Ridge
SPORTSTONE MENS TENNIS
May 9, 2025 – WOMENS SOCCER
Brackets have been released for the womens soccer playoffs. Six teams from Randolph County will begin post-season play on Monday.
First round match-ups are available on the SPORTSTONE WOMENS SOCCER page.
May 9, 2025 – ASHEBORO BASEBALL
Asheboro High School has announced that a search is on for a new head baseball coach. Interim head coach Glen Hunt is still on staff at the school but will not continue in the head role.
Interested candidates can learn more about Asheboro City Schools at their WEBSITE and about the open position and application process on the CAREERS page.
May 8, 2025 – SPRING PLAYOFFS
Baseball and softball playoff action is scheduled to resume Friday with four baseball teams and three softball teams playing in the second round of the NCHSAA tournaments and Faith Christian School baseball has a state semi-final game Friday in the North Carolina Christian School Association playoffs.
In other sports, the two-day state championship tournaments for mens tennis will be held Friday and Saturday at various locations. Brayden Tyl from Southwestern Randolph will be playing for the 2A singles championship at Ting Park in Holly Springs. Tyl's first round match will be against Jackson Grathwohl from Pine Lake Prep.
SPORTSTONE MENS TENNIS
Track & Field regional meets will be either Friday or Saturday with all of the Randolph County teams scheduled for Saturday.
Qualifying athletes from Asheboro and other Mid-Piedmont Conference teams will be at Jay M Robinson High School in Concord for the 3A Mid-West meet.
2A athletes from the Piedmont Athletic Conference will compete in the Mid-West Region at High Point Athletic Complex.
Track & Field athletes from Eastern Randolph will be at North Stokes High School for the 1A Midwest Regional.
The top 4 qualifiers in each event will advance to the State Championship meets next week.
SPORTSTONE TRACK & FIELD
Golf championships are two-day events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Tyler Gee from Eastern Randolph and Maddox Johnson from Uwharrie Charter Academy are the two Randolph County golfers who advanced through this week's regionals to the state tournament. Both will be competing for the 1A title at Longleaf Golf Club in Southern Pines.
SPORTSTONE MENS GOLF
Seeding for the womens soccer playoffs will take place Friday with first round matches scheduled for Monday.
SPORTSTONE WOMENS SOCCER
May 8, 2025 – Thursday Schedule
No Events Scheduled
May 7, 2025 – Wednesday Results
WOMENS SOCCER
Trinity 6, Eastern Randolph 0
Asheboro 2, Montgomery Central 0
AHS: Goals by Gigi Flores and Jaira Arellano. Assists by Kimrey Watts and Penny Smith. Emma Little had 6 saves.
Uwharrie Charter 9, SW Randolph 0
UCA: Jazmin Palma scored 5 goals and recorded 3 assists. Other goals by Reese Craven, Kendall Jarrell, Abbie Gudino and Macy Hartley. Assists by Craven, Jarrell, Megan Vang and Marlee Hill. Alexis Marion had 8 saves.
Providence Grove 3, Wheatmore 3 (OT)
WHS: Goals by Natalie Bowman, Jocelyn McDowell and Kayla Rosenbaum. Assists by Bowman and McDowell. Ashley Swaney had 14 saves.
May 7, 2025 – ALUMNI HONORS
Makayla McClain (PG '22) has been named the Sun Belt Conference softball Player of the Week for the third time this season. The Appalachian State junior was the only SBC player to receive that award more than once this season. McClain capped off the final week of the regular season going 9-for-11 at the plate and hitting for the cycle on May 3 against Coastal Carolina.
McClain became the first Mountaineer ever to accomplish the hit-cycle in softball with a double (1st inning), single (3rd), solo home run (5th) and a triple in the seventh inning.
McClain was also named First Team All-Conference after her first season in the league. The second baseman led App State softball in several offensive categories including batting average (.386), runs (55), hits (61), triples (3 (tie)), home runs (14), rbi (50) and walks (27).
Appalachian State (13-11, 23-26; 6 seed) plays Louisiana (14-10, 28-24; 3 seed) at 11 am Thursday in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Troy, Alabama.
May 3 GAME RECAP
SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE
Emma Mazzarone (PG '23), left-handed pitcher for Virginia Tech softball was named to the Third Team All-Conference by the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Mazzarone was 6-0 in ACC games this season including wins over #16 Stanford and #9 Florida State. A sophomore, this is her second time named to the all-conference team.
Third-seed Virginia Tech will play at 7:30 Thursday in the ACC Tournament hosted by Boston College.
ACC ALL-CONFERENCE
Go Hokies ARTICLE
May 7, 2025 – Wednesday Schedule
WOMENS SOCCER
6:00 Asheboro at Montgomery Central
6:00 Trinity at Eastern Randolph
6:00 Providence Grove at Wheatmore
6:00 Uwharrie Charter at SW Randolph
May 6, 2025 – Tuesday Results
BASEBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 1)
#1 East Rutherford 11, #32 SW Randolph 1
#5 Uwharrie Charter 14, #28 Bessemer City 2
The Eagles scored 7 runs in the bottom of the first and added more in the third and fifth innings.
UCA: Fourteen total hits included 3 each by Brody Engle (rbi, 2 runs) and DJ Brandon (2 rbi, 3 runs). There were 2 hits each by Grat Dalton (2 runs) and Austin Luck (2b, 3b, 2 rbi, 2 runs). Brett Smith and Jaxon Mabe also hit triples.
Logun Wilkins pitched 3 perfect innings and got the win. Landon Zephir and Engle pitched 1 inning each.
#6 Randleman 8, #27 Providence Grove 7
PG had a 7-3 lead but Randleman scored 5 runs in the final two innings for the come-from-behind win.
RHS: The Tigers tallied 13 hits led by Jake Riddle (2 doubles, rbi, 2 runs) and Braxton Walker (2 rbi) with 3 hits each. Colby Davis had 2 hits with an rbi and a run scored.
Walker worked 5.1 innings (7 runs (4 er), 9 hits, 9 strikeouts) before Riddle (1.2 IP, 2 strikeouts) took over and got the win.
PG: Trevor Kirkman had 3 hits with an rbi. Andrew Thomas had 2 hits with an rbi and a run scored. Single hits for Grant Underwood (rbi), Canaan Sheppard (run), Riley Gaines (rbi), Jacob Flinchum (run) and Chase Collins (run).
Thomas started on the mound and pitched 5 innings before giving way to Sheppard and the Kirkman (3 runs (2 er), 2 hits, 4 walks) who took the loss.
#15 Eastern Randolph 10, #18 Cornerstone Charter 9
Cornerstone built an 8-1 lead before Eastern tied the game in the sixth then came from behind again with 2 runs in the seventh inning for the win.
ER: Two hits each for Will Stalker (rbi, run) and Lucas Smith (2b, rbi, 2 runs). Single hits by Bryson Marley (3 walks, 2 runs and the game-winning rbi), Chance Holdaway (2b, 3 rbi) and Avery Wright (rbi, run). Cade McCallum reached on 2 walks and 2 hbp scoring twice including the game-winner.
McCallum pitched into the third inning before giving way to Lucas Smith (5 IP, 3 runs, 3 hits, 2 walks, 11 strikeouts) who got the win.
#2 North Stanly 8, #31 Wheatmore 5
Six first-inning runs set the stage for North Stanly.
WHS: Caleb Coggins had 2 hits with a triple and an rbi. Single hits by Clay Hill (double), Sean Jennison (rbi), Parker Kines (double), Trey Mitchell, Nathan Oxendine and Rowan Wagner.
#14 Trinity 6, #19 Mount Pleasant 5
THS: Brody Little had 2 hits with a home run and 2 runs scored. Single hits by Ethan Willard (2b, 2 runs), Walker Parrish (run) and Peyton Williams.
Lincoln Coble got the win allowing 2 runs (1 er) on no hits and 7 walks while striking out 8 batters in 5 innings. Camden Nelson (3 runs (1 er), 3 hits, 1 strikeout) and Grayson Fauber (2 hits) pitched 1 inning each.
SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS (Round 1)
#5 Bethany Community 18, #28 Eastern Randolph 2
ER: Hits by Hailey Ritter who drove in Trinity Hardin with a first inning single and Vivian Underwood who scored on an error, also in the first inning. Raegan Beaver, Underwood and Brooklyn Jones shared pitching duties.
#8 East Rutherford 8, #25 Providence Grove 1
PG: Lara Wiseman led off the game with a solo home run but that was all the scoring for the Patriots
Riley Gibson had 2 hits. Single hits by Wiseman, Cailyn York and Ruby Caudle. Campbell Ziemba took the loss.
#15 Randleman 4, #18 R-S Central 2
RHS: Addyson Dees (2b, run), Kaylee Phillips (2b, rbi, run) and Olivia Ashby (run) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Kadie Green, Kinzie Ivey and Teanna Bostick (rbi).
Ivey allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts in the win.
#4 Uwharrie Charter 20, #29 Bradford Prep 2
UCA: Ryley Thompson had 2 hits with a double, 2 rbi and 3 runs scored. Single hits by Carly Rush (home run, 2 rbi, 2 runs), Kassidy Babula (rbi, run), Peyton Williams (2 rbi, 2 runs), Gracie Smith (rbi, 2 runs), Victoria Jennings (2 rbi, 2 runs), Aubrie Kaufman (run) and Katelyn West (3b, 3 rbi, run).
West gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts in the win.
#4 SW Randolph 10, #29 CHASE 0
SWR: Macie Crutchfield struck out 15 in earning the six-inning no-hit win.
Maddie Strider had 3 hits and drove in 3 runs. Crutchfield (2 rbi), Alyssa Harris (rbi) and Kami Dunn (rbi) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Kinlin Hulin (2 rbi), Nauttica Parrish and Sara Kate Marion.
SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
MENS GOLF – REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
3A Mid-West Regional (AHS) at Monroe
SPORTSTONE GOLF
WOMENS SOCCER
Trinity 4, Randleman 2
May 5, 2025 – Monday Results
MENS GOLF – REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
1A Mid-West Regional (ER, UCA) at Elkin
2A Mid-West Regional (PG, SWR, THS, WHS) at Pilot Mountain
SPORTSTONE GOLF
MENS TENNIS – DUAL TEAM PLAYOFFS
Mount Airy def. Uwharrie Charter 8-0
SPORTSTONE MENS TENNIS
WOMENS SOCCER
6:00 Eastern Randolph at Providence Grove
Asheboro 3, Ledford 1
AHS: Goals by Katie Jones (2) and Kimrey Watts. Assists by Gigi Flores, Jaira Arellano and Chloe Chanmaly. Emma Little had 9 saves.
Uwharrie Charter 2, Wheatmore 1
WHS: Goal by Natalie Bowman. Ashley Swaney had 19 saves.
Baseball Playoffs - SPORTSTONE BASEBALL
Softball Playoffs - SPORTSTONE SOFTBALL
May 3, 2025 – NCHSAA HONOR
Tens of thousands of high school students across North Carolina participate in school sports each year. From among those student-athletes the North Carolina High School Athletic Association recognizes a small number to honor with the Heart of a Champion Award.
Annissa Goldston from Asheboro High School is one of 18 recipients of the award for the 2024-25 school year.
In addition to high grades and her commitment to Blue Comets cheerleading, Goldston's time spent mentoring others and her involvement in other school activities led to her selection for the honor.
HEART OF A CHAMPION PRESS RELEASE
May 3, 2025 – Saturday Schedule
MENS TENNIS – INDIVIDUAL REGIONALS (Day 2)
1A West – Uwharrie Charter players at Elkin Municipal Park
2A Mid-West – WHS, SWR, THS, RHS players at Salisbury High School
3A Mid-West – Asheboro player at Les Myers Park, Concord
May 2, 2025 – SPECIAL FEATURES
Dennis Garcia spoke with some local athletic directors about changes coming to high school sports for the latest SPECIAL FEATURE from SportsTone.
May 2, 2025 – Friday Results
MENS TENNIS – INDIVIDUAL REGIONALS (Day 1)
1A West – Uwharrie Charter players at Elkin Municipal Park
2A Mid-West – WHS, SWR, THS, RHS players at Salisbury High School
3A Mid-West – Asheboro player at Les Myers Park, Concord
SOFTBALL
Falls Lake at Uwharrie Charter - CANCELLED
WOMENS SOCCER
North Davidson 1, Asheboro 0
AHS: Emma Little had 12 saves in goal.
May 1, 2025 – Thursday Results
TRACK & FIELD
Mid-Piedmont Conference Championships at Montgomery Central - RESULTS
WOMEN'S TEAM SCORES
1- 162 Oak Grove
2- 118 Asheboro
3- 91 North Davidson
4- 86 Central Davidson
5- 58 Montgomery Central
6- 39 Ledford
MEN'S TEAM SCORES
1- 184 Oak Grove
2- 166 Asheboro
3- 69 Montgomery Central
4- 51 North Davidson
5- 49 Central Davidson
6- 35 Ledford
BASEBALL
Christ the King 5, Randleman 3
RHS: Tate Andrews had a 2-run home run with other hits by Braxton Walker (run) and Kyle Dillow.
John Kirkpatrick (4.1 IP) and Jake Riddle (2.2 IP) shared time on the mound with Riddle taking the loss.
Trinity 5, Eastern Randolph 1
THS: Camden Nelson got the complete game win allowing 1 run on 9 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts. Cohen Wolfe had 2 hits with an rbi. Single hits by Ethan Willard run), Walker Parrish (2 rbi, run) and Nelson (rbi).
ER: Lucas Smith was 3-for-3 with a solo home run. Bryson Marley had 2 hits. Single hits by Alex Kivett, Cade McCallum, Chance Holdaway and Rayden West. Marley took the complete game loss with 6 hits, 3 walks and 4 strikouts.
Providence Grove 6, Wheatmore 5
PG: Grant Underwood went 3-for-3 with a double, 2 rbi and a run scored. Canaan Sheppard had 2 hits with an rbi. Single hits by Andrew Thomas (2b, run), Chase Collins (3b, rbi, run), Trevor Kirkman (run) and Riley Gaines.
Sheppard pitched 4.2 innings giving up 5 runs (4 er) on 7 hits and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts.
WHS: Sean Jennison (2 doubles, rbi, run) and Parker Kines (triple, rbi) had 2 hits each. Single hits by Clay Hill (2 runs), Payton Mooney (2b, run), Caleb Coggins and Trey Mitchell.
Kines gave up 6 tuns (4 er) on 9 hits and 2 walks with 9 strikouts in 5 innings of work.
Uwharrie Charter 3, SW Randolph 2 (8)
Pitching was on display in the regular season finale. Uwharrie Charter senior Brett Smith allowed 2 runs (1 er) on 8 hits in eight innings of work. There was one intentional walk of a batter and 1 hit-by-pitch while Smith struck out five and threw 79 pitches.
For Southwestern Randolph, senior Jonah Campbell (105 pitches) also went the distance giving up 3 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks (one intentional) and 7 strikeouts.
UCA: Jake Hunter (2 runs) and Brody Engle had 2 hits each. Single hits by Jose Ramirez (2b, rbi, run), Alex Carver (2 rbi) and Jaxon Mabe.
SWR: Carson Coltrane had 3 hits and drove in 1 run. Grant Kirk (triple, run) had 2 hits. Single hits by Zack Scruggs (run), Owen Peele (double), Jake Gainey and Campbell.
MPC Tournament Finals at Central Davidson
#4 Oak Grove 21, #3 Ledford 4 (Tournament Championship)
#2 North Davidson 5, #1 Central Davidson 4 (tie-breaker game)
SOFTBALL
Providence Grove 8, Eastern Randolph 3
PG: Two hits each for Lara Wiseman (3 runs), Campbell Ziemba (3 rbi) and Carly Lambert (2 rbi).Single hits by Riley Gibson (run), Ruby Caudle (2 rbi, run) and Callie Lambert (2 rbi, run). Ziemba got the complete game win.
ER: Hits by Wynne Bartholow (rbi, run), Shelby Williams (run), Trinity Hardin and Raegan Beaver.
Uwharrie Charter 5, SW Randolph 4
UCA: Emory Johnson had 2 hits and drove in the tying run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Single hits by Bristol Marine (run), Carly Rush (2b, run), Katelyn West (run), Aubrie Kaufman (run), gracie Smith (2b, 2 rbi) and Victoria Jennings. West got the win working in relief of Peyton Williams.
SWR: Macie Crutchfield had 2 hits and drove in 2 runs. Alyssa Harris hit a 2-rbi home run and Kami Dunn singled and scored a run. Crutchfield pitched 6 innings (4 runs (2 er), 7 hits, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts). Harris took the loss with 1 (unearned) run on 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 strikeout in the seventh.
Wheatmore 18, Trinity 0
WHS: The Warriors' 12-hit attack was led by Kiayla Burnette with a home run and 3 hits each for Savannah Heiney (4 rbi, run) and Arielle Turgeon (rbi, 2 runs). Adalyn Boles gave up 2 hits and struck out 3 in the win.
THS: Hits by Eva Porter and Faith Powell. Desiree Rondon and Jessica Ann Huneycutt shared time in the circle.
MPC Tournament Finals at Ledford
#2 North Davidson 2, #1 Oak Grove 1
WOMENS SOCCER
Bishop McGuinness 10, Wheatmore 1
WHS: Goal by Natalie Bowman. Ashley Swaney had 16 saves.
Asheboro Hybrid 8, SW Randolph 1
AHA: McKenna Voncannon scored 5 goals. Other scores by Arabella Shortridge (2) and Ellie Hall. Assists by Shortridge, Hall, Madison Spencer, Sadie Coble and Karis Moore. Ashleigh Sams had 11 saves.
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