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Wednesday, 02 December 2020 19:32
Lady Raiders earn second-straight win, record 5 PRs on home course
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Entering Wednesday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference cross country meet, head coach Jessica Covington was concerned about the Lady Raiders’ ability to power through their second race in three days.
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Wednesday, 02 December 2020 18:01
Six Raiders record personal best times, continue to 'remain competitive'
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — All seven of Richmond Senior High School’s male cross country runners recorded season-low times Wednesday, six of whom also notched new personal records.
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Wednesday, 02 December 2020 13:06
Lady Rockets sweep doubleheader at Ellerbe in season opener
Written by Kyle Pillar
ELLERBE — Middle school sports returned to Richmond County on Tuesday when the Ellerbe and Rockingham volleyball teams opened their season with two matches.
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Tuesday, 01 December 2020 22:35
Lady Raiders fall at Lumberton, will reset for Thursday
Written by Kyle Pillar
LUMBERTON — The Richmond Senior volleyball team couldn’t find its footing Tuesday and dropped a Sandhills Athletic Conference road match at Lumberton High School.
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Tuesday, 01 December 2020 21:03
Chemistry, communication aid JV Lady Raiders in sweep of Lumberton
Written by Kyle Pillar
LUMBERTON — Not wanting to lose the momentum it built before the holiday break, the Richmond Senior High School junior varsity volleyball team didn’t take its foot off the gas Tuesday.
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Tuesday, 01 December 2020 14:46
RECRUITMENT ROAD: Jones wows at recent combine as 'total package'
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — For the last two years, Tremel Jones and his Richmond Raider football teammates have spent the week of Thanksgiving gearing up for a late-round state playoff game.
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Monday, 30 November 2020 19:32
Four season-low times propel Lady Raiders to first SAC win
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Six runners finishing in the top nine spots, along with four Lady Raiders with season-low times, propelled the Richmond Senior High School girls’ cross country team to its first win of the season.
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ROCKINGHAM — Running on its home course for the first time this season, the Richmond Senior High School boys’ cross country team took third place in Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference meet.
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Monday, 30 November 2020 11:49
Ellerbe volleyball to host Lady Rockets in season opener
Written by Kyle Pillar
ELLERBE — The wait for volleyball is finally over for Ellerbe and Rockingham middle schools.
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ROCKINGHAM — Returning for the second year in a row is the “Thankful Raiders” video feature presented by the Richmond Observer.
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Raider volleyball and cross country start their seasons, plus Rockingham Speedway owners are giving Thunder Alley a fresh coat of paint after Earnhardt Jr. comments on the upcoming CARS Tour race, and more in the Thanksgiving edition of The RO Sports Show.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 21:33
Lady Raiders 'aggressive' in sweep of Hoke County to even record
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Senior middle hitter Jakerra Covington knew her team needed an early-season Sandhills Athletic Conference win on Tuesday to help right the ship. And the Lady Raider volleyball team took care of business.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 20:39
Way, Styles guide JV Lady Raiders to first win of season
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — After seeing victory slip away in each of its three matches this season, the junior varsity Lady Raider volleyball team finally secured its first win Tuesday.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020 15:19
Lady Raiders XC grinds out second-place finish at Elks Lodge course
Written by Kyle Pillar
SOUTHERN PINES — The Elks Lodge course, home of the infamous “cake hill,” made Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference cross country meet difficult for runners from three local high schools.
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