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It would be very difficult to find a county to match the volleyball talent that Randolph County displays every year. This past season was no different. Five of the six teams who qualified for the state tournament won at least one game with one team — Uwharrie Charter Academy — advancing to the third round and another — Southwestern Randolph — moving to the fourth round.

‌Stanback was one of the leading players for the Blue Comets during their conference championship campaign from last season. He has started this season with a series of strong outings for Asheboro. The senior post player has scored 26, 25 and 29 points in three victories for the Blue Comets.

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ASHEBORO, North Carolina — A quick glance at the resume of Mike Strantz shows that it doesn’t approach the volume of the likes of legendary architects such as Tom Fazio, Pete Dye or Rees Jones. Not even close. Strantz designed less than 10 golf courses before he passed away in 2005 at the age of 50.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Duke Miles’ 21 points helped High Point defeat North Florida 86-79 on Saturday. Miles shot 8 for 15 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line for the Panthers (6-3). Kimani Hamilton added 17 points while shooting 7 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and they also had seven rebounds and three steals. Kezza Giffa had 14 points and shot 2 of 3 from the field and 10 for 13 from the line. The Ospreys (4-5) were led in scoring by Ametri Moss, who finished with 19 points. Jasai Miles added 12 points for North Florida. In addition, Dorian James had 11 points and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

JULIAN, NC – The Fall Footbrake Frenzy found its way to Piedmont Dragway when bottom bulb racers from all over came to support the race on their holiday weekend. The $20,000 champs were crowned on Saturday and Sunday. Read the race recap below for more. Fall Footbrake Frenzy. Saturday.

Some big scoring outputs were highlights in last week’s limited high school basketball schedule. The biggest of those came in a boys’ game. Dominic Payne of Trinity poured in 53 points in a 78-72 loss at Southern Guilford. That came one night after Payne’s 44 points in a...

Elizabeth Schroeder, a 2023 graduate from High Point University (HPU), has been hired as an inside sales consultant for the Charlotte Hornets. Schroeder, from High Point, North Carolina, studied Dance and Sport Management at HPU. Her job will involve selling season tickets, partial season ticket plans, and group outings for the Hornets.

Lynchburg, Va. / Boston, Mass. - The High Point University men's and women's track and field team competed at the team's first indoor meet of the season. Competing at two different meets, a select group of athletes went to the Liberty Kickoff in Lynchburg, Virginia and another group traveled up to Boston Massachusetts for the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener.

ASHEBORO, N.C. — It's Thanksgiving week, a reminder to be thankful for what we have. For an Asheboro father and son, it's not just about giving thanks around the holiday, this high school football season has reminded them how grateful they are to coach together. "He’s not only my...

Mount Airy earned the right to defend its 1A West Regional Championship by defeating Eastern Randolph 42-21 on Nov. 24. No. 2-seeded Mount Airy trailed at halftime for the first time all season, then forced three turnovers and scored 28 unanswered points in the second half.

After its run to the NCISAA Division II state championship, Trinity Christian football has more hardware to add to its trophy case. The NCISAA All-State teams were announced at the conclusion of the season and more Crusaders made the cut than any other program, honored as the best of the independent athletic association's student-athletes in the 2023-24 season.

MOUNT AIRY — The Mount Airy Granite Bears, defending 1A state football champions, extended their playoff run with a 42-21 win over the Eastern Randolph Wildcats in a fourth-round playoff game on Friday. The Granite Bears improved to 14-0, maintaining their perfect record and moving one step closer to...

Witness the thrilling NCHSAA State Football Playoff matchup between No. 3 Eastern Randolph and No. 2 Mount Airy. Experience the adrenaline rush as players like Tayshon Martin, Doctor Smith, and Tyler Masa make game-changing plays and score crucial touchdowns.

Knoxville, Tenn. – Playing in the first round of the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament for the second consecutive season, High Point took on the No. 11 Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Friday night in the Food City Center. The Panthers season came to a close after competing through three sets with Tennessee.

HIGH POINT — High Point Christian’s girls earned a pair of strong early-season wins. The Cougars defeated 1 of 1 Academy 57-48 on Saturday after beating powerhouse Salisbury 61-47 on Friday in the Headliners Challenge at Wesleyan Christian.

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Shaylee Gonzales scored 15 points and reserve Aaliyah Moore scored 13 points and No. 12 Texas thrashed High Point 101-39 on Friday night. The 62-point win just missed reaching a place in the top 10 for largest margin of victory in program...

High Point, N.C. – For the second game in a row, the High Point University men's basketball team hosted a match up inside the Qubein Center, this time welcoming Morgan State University. In mid-week action the Panthers handled business with a 77-59 victory. "With us playing three games last...

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Duke Miles’ 20 points helped High Point defeat Mount Olive 122-73 on Sunday. Miles also had six assists for the Panthers (4-3). Kezza Giffa scored 19 points and added six assists. Trae Benham finished 4 of 8 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points.