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Saturday, 14 September 2019 00:31
Covington, No. 1 Raiders cruise past No. 3 Cardinal Gibbons behind 'balanced effort'
Written by Kyle Pillar
RALEIGH — The aura of Friday’s Week 4 non-conference finale for the Richmond Senior High School football team was nothing short of an early-season playoff atmosphere. Using the momentum from the sold out seats at Cardinal Gibbons High School, many of whom were traveling Raider fans, the No. 1-ranked Raiders…
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Friday, 13 September 2019 18:56
'MATTer of Opinion' Sports Column: NBA overtaking the NFL in popularity
Written by Matt Harrelson
Professional sports are comparable to any other type of entertainment.
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Friday, 13 September 2019 01:27
JV Raiders upset by Cardinal Gibbons, 30-game winning streak snapped
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — A two-week hiatus between games for the Richmond Senior High School junior varsity football team saw Thursday’s game end in something that hadn’t happened since Nov. 5, 2015 — a loss.
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Friday, 13 September 2019 00:14
Momentum shift allows Lady Raiders to sail past Lumberton, join three-way tie for first
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Early deficits the past couple of matches haven’t seemed to deter the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team, as the Lady Raiders rallied to earn its second come-from-behind victory in as many nights.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019 22:49
Raiders draw even with Pine Forest to cap three-game week
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — There may not have been a lot of flashy plays during Thursday’s non-conference soccer game, but Richmond Senior High School head coach Chris Larsen noted it was “a quality soccer match between two really good teams.”
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Thursday, 12 September 2019 22:01
Lady Raiders fall to Scotland, pick up first individual match wins of season
Written by Kyle Pillar
LAURINBURG — Tuesday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference tennis match between Richmond Senior and Scotland high schools featured two winless teams, but that unfortunately stayed the same for the Lady Raiders.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019 00:32
Jordan's crucial points help Lady Raiders rally past Southern Lee in five sets
Written by Kyle Pillar
SANFORD — Just 24 hours after sweeping Hoke County High School, the Lady Raider volleyball team faced some early resistance Wednesday in its non-conference match at Southern Lee High School.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 23:09
Hayden, Nicholson find twine to help Raiders to first win; edge Jack Britt
Written by Kyle Pillar
FAYETTEVILLE — Head boys’ soccer coach Chris Larsen knew it was only a matter of time before his team would work out its early-season wrinkles and collect its first win of the season.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019 04:48
Preview: No. 1 Raiders perfecting mindset ahead of non-conference finale at No. 3 Cardinal Gibbons
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Although their two freshman football teams have met several times over the past few seasons, the Richmond Senior High School and Cardinal Gibbons High School varsity programs will clash for the first time ever this Friday.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 12:33
Lady Raiders use six top-10 finishers to win opening race; Raiders take third
Written by Kyle Pillar
LUMBERTON — Richmond Senior High School head girls’ cross country coach Jessica Covington knew she inherited a strong program when she took over earlier this summer. And her Lady Raider runners proved that when they won Tuesday’s season-opening meet.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 10:13
Paul Menard to retire from full-time Cup Series racing after 2019 season - Matt DiBenedetto to join Wood Brothers Racing and drive the No. 21 Ford in 2020
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STUART, VA (September 10, 2019) – Wood Brothers Racing, the oldest active NASCAR team and one of the winningest teams in series history, announced today that driver Paul Menard will transition from full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) racing after the 2019 season. Matt DiBenedetto will join the team…
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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 22:13
Lady Raiders steam past Hoke County for sixth win in seven matches
Written by Kyle Pillar
RAEFORD — Order was restored Tuesday for the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team as it returned to action and the win column after a week away from the court.
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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 16:59
Dereck Barringer: The Official Richmond County Male Athlete of the Week Video
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Dereck Barringer, a senior on the Richmond Senior High School football team, has been named the Week 3 Official Richmond County Male Athlete of the Week presented by Moss Brothers Tire and Service.
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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 16:55
Caroline Freeman: The Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week Video
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Caroline Freeman, a senior on the Richmond Senior High School cheerleading team, has been named the Week 3 Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week presented by Moss Brothers Tire and Service.
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