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No. 5 Richmond departs conference tournament at No. 1 Scotland
LAURINBURG — A night after pulling off an upset in the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament, the Richmond Senior High School softball team couldn’t muster more Raider Magic. The No. 5 Lady Raiders made a valiant effort to upend top-seeded No. 1 Scotland High School, but fell 10-0 in...
Jason Walker: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — Jason Walker, a junior baseball player, has been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage. An impressive stretch by the Raider baseball team to end the regular season was aided by Walker’s efforts on the mound and at the plate. Richmond went 3-0 in its final three regular-season games to clinch second place in the Sandhills Athletic Conference.
PHOTOS: No. 2 Raiders vs. No. 7 Hoke County
ROCKINGHAM — A late burst of offense propelled the No. 2 Raiders to their fourth straight win Monday. Opening the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament at home, Richmond defeated No. 7 Hoke County High School 12-2 in six innings. The mercy-rule win started as a pitcher’s duel between Richmond’s Evan...
Tough break for No. 2 Raiders in SAC tournament semis, prepare for 4A playoffs
ROCKINGHAM — Opportunities to put runs across the plate were available for the Richmond Senior High School baseball team Tuesday, but it couldn’t overcome an uncharacteristic start. Hosting No. 3 Lee County High School in the semifinal round of the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament, the No. 2 Raiders...
PHOTOS: Klean Exhibition car show at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — Several cars and a motorcycle were lined up along pit road Saturday at Rockingham Speedway. MB Drift, which was hosting its first competitive event of the 2024 season, partnered with Klean Exhibition to add a car show element to The Initiation. The RO will have more on...
The Week Ahead: Regular seasons, postseasons continue for Richmond
ROCKINGHAM — As the school year and spring sports season approaches May, Richmond Senior High School’s programs continue their respective journeys this week. The boys golf team and girls soccer team will both conclude regular season play, while the baseball and softball teams will begin their bids to win the Sandhills Athletic Conference tournament.
Currituck youth excel at state 4-H horse judging
By Tom Harrell, Currituck Extension Currituck County 4-H was well represented at the State 4-H Horse Judging competition held on April 13, 2024 on the campus of St. Andrews College in Laurinburg. The competition consisted of about 150 4-H youth with ages ranging 8-18. Youth put their horse judging skills to the test evaluating animal […] The post Currituck youth excel at state 4-H horse judging appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Scoring drought continues for Lady Raiders at Clinton
CLINTON, N.C. — Starting its final week of the regular season Tuesday, the Richmond Senior High School girls soccer team couldn’t get back in the win column. Taking a break from Sandhills Athletic Conference action, the Lady Raiders traveled to non-conference Clinton High School. Dropping its fourth consecutive...
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