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Meals, Wheels and Deals lights up Rockingham Dragway
A collaboration between the Rockingham Dragway and the Richmond County Tourism Authority resulted in a fun night at the track for many visitors Thursday. As part of the Meals, Wheels and Deals open house event last Thursday at the Rockingham Dragway, visitors had an opportunity to race their personal vehicles on the track.
Richmond youth co-ed wrestling camp scheduled
HAMLET — Local wrestlers wanting to gain experience and knowledge of the sport will have the opportunity to do so later next month. Returning for year three, the Richmond Senior High School wrestling program will hold its annual youth summer development camp in June. Since taking over the high...
Five-run 2nd inning fuels Post 49 to season-opening win
RAMSEUR — A slow first inning didn’t stop the Hamlet American Legion baseball team from entering the win column during Friday’s season opener. Breaking in its fourth season since returning to action, Post 49 used a three-pitcher effort on the road at Eastern Randolph High School. Led...
PHOTOS: Denson says Raiders ‘got better’ as spring practice ends
ROCKINGHAM — During the final breakdown of Thursday’s practice, Brad Denson told the Richmond Raider football program that its eight-day spring practice was “one of the better practices” he’s been a part of in 14 years. The Raiders concluded their first spring practice under Denson...
Four Lady Raiders voted to All-Conference soccer team
ROCKINGHAM — A total of four Lady Raider soccer players from Richmond Senior High School were voted to the 2024 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team this season. Head coach Chris Larsen released Richmond’s selections Tuesday after all the remaining SAC teams were eliminated from the NCHSAA 4A and 3A East state playoffs.
SEASON PREVIEW: Hamlet Post 49 to rely on pitching, experience in pursuit of Area 2 title
HAMLET — As another summer of Hamlet American Legion baseball is set to open later this week, the aspirations of Post 49 are to reach and win a state championship. After gnawing at the bit for the past two summers, head coach Chip Gordon believes this year’s roster has the potential to make a strong run at states, as well as an Area 2 Conference championship title.
SAU wrestler clinches top prize at Beach Wrestling World Team Qualifiers
LAURINBURG — David Coptsias, a sophomore wrestler at St. Andrews come Fall 2024 turned a day trip to Carolina Beach, into a monumental memory. “It was a day at the beach, I went with a few friends, and I ended up making a world team,” Coptsias said. “It was pretty fun.”
Four Raiders, Brown highlight All-SAC baseball roster
ROCKINGHAM — The postseason accolades are pouring in for the Richmond Senior High School baseball program following one of its best seasons in recent memory. Four players were named to the 2024 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team, which was released following Pinecrest High School’s departure in the fourth round of the state playoffs Friday.
Lady Raider volleyball camp returns for 5th summer
ROCKINGHAM — Just a few weeks away, Richmond Senior High School’s annual volleyball camp will return for its fifth straight summer. Head coach Ashleigh Larsen, who will be entering her seventh season this fall, released details of the three-day camp Monday. This summer’s camp is set for June...
Lyerly, Way earn All-Conference softball honors to close career
ROCKINGHAM — Two Richmond Senior High School softball players capped their respective playing careers with postseason accolades. Seniors Ryelan Lyerly and Katie Way were named to the 2024 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team, which was released over the weekend. A four-year varsity starter, Way was selected for the third time...
Trio of Raiders compete at NCHSAA 4A state championship meet
GREENSBORO — Three Richmond Senior High School student-athletes competed in Friday’s NCHSAA 4A state championship track and field meet. Facing the best of the best from across the state, the meet was held at the Marcus T. Johnson Track at North Carolina A&T State University. Representing Richmond were...
COMMITTED: Eason chooses Pfeiffer to continue baseball career
ROCKINGHAM — When James Eason started his high school baseball career during a pandemic-shortened season in 2021, a lot of things were uncertain. But one constant for the current Richmond Senior High School senior was to achieve his lifelong dream of playing at the next level. Over the past...
PHOTOS: Students compete in Richmond County Special Olympics
ROCKINGHAM — More than 100 Special needs students from across the district descended upon Raider Stadium Thursday for the Special Olympics. The 103 students were each paired with a student from Richmond Senior High School as they tested their abilities in three events: ball toss; standing long jump; and the run/walk/wheelchair race on the track.
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