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Raiders rout Hoke County in 2nd shutout this week
ROCKINGHAM — Picking up its second win in as many days was the Richmond Senior High School boys tennis team Wednesday. Finally able to reschedule an early-season postponement with Hoke County High School, the Raiders rolled to their biggest win of the season. Defeating the Bucks 9-0, its second...
PHOTOS: Lady Raider soccer senior night
ROCKINGHAM — Another spring season senior night celebration was held on one of Richmond’s athletic fields Wednesday. The Richmond Lady Raider soccer team recognized its six senior players ahead of its home match against non-conference Cape Fear High School. This year’s seniors were Emma Altman, Kaleigh Cloninger, Jenna...
Raiders sweep Hoke County
RICHMOND — The Richmond Raiders continue building momentum ahead of the postseason with a sweep of Hoke County last Thursday. Richmond cruised to victory, but No.1 doubles Jordan Jacobs and Will Whitley believe they are not done tallying W’s just yet. “We’ve really grown as a team. We’re...
Raiders hope to snap three-game slide before postseason
RICHMOND — With the postseason just around the corner, the Richmond Raiders hope to get back in the win column and avenge a loss last Tuesday to South Mecklenburg. The Sabres topped the Raiders 3-1 during Tuesday’s game, holding Richmond scoreless until the seventh inning. Richmond pitcher James Eason tallied three strikeouts over six innings of work, allowing three runs on nine hits.
Lady Raiders build momentum ahead of postseason
RICHMOND — Despite falling 5-1 to Union Pines Tuesday night, Richmond County coach Mike Way felt his team made an about-face from the team that fell to Southern Lee County 16-1 earlier this week. Lady Raider pitcher Madelyn Pearson held the Lady Vikings scoreless through four innings, but a...
Physical clash ends in 2OT loss for Richmond
ROCKINGHAM — Save for one miscommunication, head coach Chris Larsen said the Lady Raider soccer team played a perfect match Tuesday. A grueling and physical clash with visiting Pinecrest High School gave fans from both schools free soccer. After 80 minutes of play ended in a scoreless draw, two...
Scores drop for Raiders in first 18-hole match
RAEFORD — The Richmond Senior High School boys golf team battled the heat during Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference match while also managing to lower its score. Playing the season’s first 18-hole round, the Raiders and other SAC golfers traversed the fairways and greens at Bayonet at Puppy Creek.
Raiders come up one win short against Union Pines
ROCKINGHAM — Trying to go a perfect 3-for-3 in as many days this week, the Richmond Senior High School boys tennis team nearly got the job done. On the heels of back-to-back shutouts against Sandhills Athletic Conference opponents, the Raiders weren’t able to extend their winning streak against Union Pines High School.
Lady Raiders edged late by Union Pines
ROCKINGHAM — Keeping the score close for the majority of Tuesday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference softball game, Richmond Senior High School couldn’t drum up a victory. A night after falling by 15 runs to Southern Lee, the Lady Raiders’ kept second-place Union Pines High School in check.
Series opener dominated by pitching, Raiders drop low-scoring game
ROCKINGHAM — A pitcher’s duel took place during Tuesday’s non-conference baseball game. The Richmond Senior High School baseball team opened its two-game series with South Mecklenburg High School on the road. Despite another complete game performance from senior James Eason, the Raiders lacked run support in a...
Baseball Game Recap: Richmond Raiders vs. Lee County Yellow Jackets
Richmond was the 5-4 winner over Lee County when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Richmond Raiders' tough 16-4 defeat to the Lee County Yellow Jackets on Friday might stick with them for a while. For Lee County's part, Blane McDonald...
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