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Early lead undone for Lady Raiders in one-goal loss to Union Pines
ROCKINGHAM — A pair of one-goal leads gave the Richmond Senior High School girls soccer team some energy Wednesday, but the Lady Raiders couldn’t hold on until the final whistle. Playing their second Sandhills Athletic Conference match in as many nights, the Lady Raiders made up a rainout...
CTCA baseball routs Sandhills Classical Christian
The Christ the Cornerstone Academy Defenders baseball team continues to be victorious, winning 25-0 against Sandhills Classical Christian Academy on Tuesday. Malachi Luther started on the hill for CTCA, with Ryder Truesdell and Jay Lighthall making appearances. Hogan Lowe led the team offensively.
No-lan Doubt: Raiders walk off against Lee County, move into 2nd in SAC standings
ROCKINGHAM — Having the final chance at the plate, coupled with some patience, worked in favor of the Richmond Senior High School baseball team Tuesday. Trailing for the entire game, save for the final two at-bats, the Raiders won their series opener against Lee County High School in walk-off fashion.
CTCA baseball defeats Mintz Christian, extends conference win streak
The Christ the Cornerstone Academy Defenders baseball team defeated Mintz Christian 9-7 at home on Monday. Mack Hunt started on the bump for CTCA, allowing two runs; Gavin Inman came in to close the game for the win. Hogan Lowe and Corey Lowery led the team offensively. The Defenders haven’t...
From football to futbol: Lady Raiders seek to claim rivalry milestone from gridiron counterparts
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High vs. Scotland High rivalry is embedded into the culture of those who have lived in either county at any point over the last 52 years – even longer when you throw in the high schools that preceded Richmond and Scotland. Whether it is from actively participating in one of the many sporting events or simply watching what has been deemed North Carolina’s biggest high school rivalry by many media outlets from the stands, almost everyone living in the area has a Richmond/Scotland story.
The Week Ahead: Full schedule for RSHS athletics following spring break
ROCKINGHAM — Spring break has come and gone for local high school student-athletes, and with it, comes another full week of action. With only the Richmond Senior High School baseball team competing over break, the boys tennis team, the girls soccer and softball teams and the boys and girls track and field teams will return to competition after the hiatus.
Morgan, Nunez wrestle at national event
VIRGINIA BEACH — Two members of the Real Wrestlers Real Heroes wrestling club competed in a national high school and middle school wrestling tournament over the weekend. Representing the club, coached by Earl Nicholson, at the National High School Coaches Association’s Nationals were K’Mauri Morgan and Dylan Nunez. Morgan is a junior at Richmond Senior High School and Nunez attends Hamlet Middle School as an eighth grader.
Lady Raiders end slide, win in extras at Pinecrest
SOUTHERN PINES — Ending a season-long skid, the Richmond Senior High School softball team got back in the win column Tuesday. Returning to the diamond for the first time in two weeks, the Lady Raiders picked up a crucial 4A Sandhills Athletic Conference victory in extra innings. Thanks to...
N.C. Teaching Fellows award recipients include 3 from Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — Two more Richmond County students have been accepted into the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. The N.C. Teaching Fellows Commission announced Thursday that Carissa Byrne and Katherine Wright, both of Rockingham, are among 462 award recipients from across the state selected for the 2024-25 academic year. Samantha...
RichmondCC's Dual Enrollment Program Sees Rebound; New Courses and Digital Textbooks Introduced
Richmond Community College (RichmondCC) has seen a rise in students joining its dual enrollment program with public schools. This program lets high school students take college classes for free. Kevin Parsons, the Vice President for Instruction, shared these statistics at a recent Board of Trustees meeting. He mentioned that the program recovered from a decrease in numbers due to COVID-19. In fall 2019, 399 students from Richmond County were enrolled, compared to 394 in fall 2023. Spring 2024 saw a record 341 students, surpassing the previous high of 314 in spring 2020.
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