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Saturday, 19 June 2021 15:01

Five Lady Raiders qualify for states at 4A Mideast Regional; Raiders just miss out

Written by Kyle Pillar

Junior Talayeh Covington (left) receives the baton from sophomore Akeya Harrison in the 4x200-meter relay on Friday.

PEMBROKE — Richmond Senior High School was well represented in the boys’ and girls’ track and field 4A Mideast Regional at UNC-Pembroke on Friday.

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Saturday, 19 June 2021 14:07

Bruce, Way represent Lady Raiders at 4A Mideast Regional

Written by Kyle Pillar

Freshman Katie Way returns a shot during Friday's 4A Mideast Regional, as teammate Kearston Bruce looks on.

PINEHURST — Two Richmond Senior High School tennis players competed in the 4A Mideast Regional on Friday.

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Friday, 18 June 2021 23:20

Legion baseball hosts first game in Hamlet in 14 years

Written by Kyle Pillar

Jack Lange (10) crosses home plate in the bottom of the first inning on Friday.

HAMLET — For the first time in 14 summers, the stands at Memorial Park in Hamlet were filled with fans to watch the American Legion Post 49 team play baseball on Friday.

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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 21:41

Hamlet Post 49 drops season opener to Wayne County in five innings

Written by Kyle Pillar

Hamlet's Jake Clemmons watches as his two-RBI single in the fourth inning skips into the outfield.

PEMBROKE — The first game of the American Legion baseball season didn’t go the way Hamlet Post 49 wanted it to go on Wednesday, but coach Chip Gordon said the opener was a good gauge for what areas the team needs to improve.

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Tuesday, 15 June 2021 19:55

SEASON PREVIEW: Post 49 eyeing state tournament in first season since 2007

Written by Kyle Pillar

Dexter Jones throws to Ra'Nik Little at first during a round of infield during Tuesday's practice at Memorial Park.

HAMLET — American Legion Post 49 baseball returns to Richmond County this week after nearly a decade and a half, and with it, a burst of talent according to head coach Chip Gordon.

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Monday, 14 June 2021 23:56

Burlington's Goodman takes top spot in MB Drift's 3rd round at Rockingham Speedway

Written by William R. Toler

Brandon Goodman and Devin Bruce battle for the top spot in Round 3 of MB Drift's 2021 competitive season Saturday at Rockingham Speedway.

ROCKINGHAM — Brandon Goodman slid past Devin Bruce to win the third round of MB Drift’s 2021 competitive season Saturday at Rockingham Speedway.

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Monday, 14 June 2021 21:59

HISTORY MADE: Carraway, Bulldogs win D-II College World Series

Written by Kyle Pillar

Cameron Carraway, joined by his parents Jennifer and Billy Carraway, shows off the D-II College World Series trophy.

CARY, N.C. — When Sam Broderson had two strikes on Scott Wolverton in the top of the ninth inning of Saturday’s Division II National Championship game, Cameron Carraway waited on the top step of the dugout with “no doubt” in his mind what would happen next.

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Saturday, 12 June 2021 16:28

Several Raiders, Lady Raiders qualify for Regionals; Covington named SAC's top athlete

Written by Kyle Pillar

ROSports File Photo: Jakerra Covington was named the SAC's "Athlete of the Year" during the SAC Championship on Wednesday.

PEMBROKE — Several Richmond Senior High School track and field athletes punched their ticket to the 4A Mideast Regional during Wednesday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference championship meet.

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Saturday, 12 June 2021 15:13

Raiders close season with loss to Scotland, prep for summer ball

Written by Kyle Pillar

ROSports File Photo: Junior Cameron Way turns a double play during Tuesday's game against Scotland.

LAURINBURG — Head coach Rob Ransom called the Raiders’ regular-season finale against Scotland “one of the best games” the team played all season.

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Thursday, 10 June 2021 21:18

Richmond Renegades CCSSL tryouts, schedule announced

Written by Kyle Pillar

Coach Rob Ransom, left, will serve as the senior team head coach this summer.

ROCKINGHAM — High school summer baseball will return to Richmond County over the next two months.

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Thursday, 10 June 2021 20:39

Richmond wins 5 games at Raider Classic Jamboree; Lady Raiders improve to 4-0

Written by Kyle Pillar

Rising junior guard Dakota Chavis dribbles around a defender during a game on Wednesday.

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School varsity boys’ basketball team won five of its six games during the Raider Classic Jamboree.

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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 17:35

Lady Raider basketball kicks off summer league with three wins

Written by Kyle Pillar

ROSports File Photo: Rising junior Kyla Sampson scored 21 points in Tuesday's win over Southwestern Randolph.

ASHEBORO — The Lady Raider basketball team will spend Tuesdays and Thursdays this month competing in a summer league hosted by Uwharrie Charter Academy.

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Tuesday, 08 June 2021 23:33

JV Raiders edge Scotland, extend winning streak to 7 games

Written by Kyle Pillar

Sophomore Ashton Phifer (right) fist bumps coach Corey Wallace during the first inning of Tuesday's win.

LAURINBURG — Holding on late against rival Scotland High School, the junior varsity Raider baseball team extended its winning streak to seven games on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, 08 June 2021 22:48

Raiders drop series opener to rival Scotland

Written by Kyle Pillar

Richmond catcher Colin Wheeler (right) tags out Scotland's Nick Cooke while trying to score in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.

ROCKINGHAM — The Raider baseball team started its final regular-season series with a loss to Sandhills Athletic Conference rival Scotland High School on Tuesday.

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