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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Aaron Coleman and Tyrene McKenzie: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — As part of a special edition to close out the 2023-24 school year, senior Tyrene McKenzie and junior Aaron Coleman have been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage. The last two student-athletes at Richmond Senior High School...
Local Golf Tournament Honors Jeff Wydra, Raises Funds for South Piedmont College Scholarships
The second annual Jeff Wydra Memorial Golf Tournament was held on April 15 at Red Bridge Golf Club in Locust, N.C., raising $7,200. The event commemorates Jeff Wydra, who died in 2022, with proceeds supporting students at South Piedmont Community College.
PHOTOS: Spring practice rolling along for Raiders, Denson
ROCKINGHAM — The Brad Denson era of Richmond Raider football has been in session for three months, but the first official spring practices with him as head coach began this week. After weeks of offseason workouts, the Raiders and the first-year head coach opened their first legitimate round of...
Richmond soccer’s 25th annual camp set for late June
ROCKINGHAM — A milestone birthday will be celebrated by the Richmond Senior High School soccer program this summer. Making its 25th annual appearance, the Richmond soccer summer camp will take over campus in late June. One of several youth development camps offered by athletic programs at Richmond over the...
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