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JV Raiders revel in win over Jack Britt

Richmond Senior
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s junior varsity football team continued its winning ways Thursday with a 29-6 victory over the Jack Britt Buccaneers at Raider Stadium. The first quarter …
Gabe Broyles celebrates after winning MB Drift's 2026 season championship at Rockingham Speedway.
ROCKINGHAM — Despite never finishing in the top spot of any event, Gabe Broyles slid to the top of the leaderboard to become MB Drift’s 2026 season champion Sept. 27 at Rockingham Speedway. …
Ty Covington runs in his second interception and third touchdown during the Oct. 2 homecoming game against Pine Forest.
ROCKINGHAM — Standout plays by Ty Covington and Chance Crowder helped Richmond Senior earn a 46-6 win over Pine Forest in front of a homecoming crowd at Raider Stadium on Friday. Covington put …
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Raiders tame Jaguars on the soccer field

Kevin Diaz-Lopez scored one of Richmond Senior

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team found redemption Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Overhills, following a same-score loss Monday to Hoke County. Patrick Smith put the Raiders …

Richmond's Valencia finishes 1st in cross country meet at Hinson Lake

Emely Valencia crosses the finish line first to win the girls portion of the Sept. 30 cross country meet at Hinson Lake in Rockingham.

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s Emely Valencia was the first to cross the finish line in the girls cross country meet Wednesday at Hinson Lake. The meet included runners from Richmond, Jack …

Lady Raiders earn 7-2 win over Jack Britt in weather-shortened week

Junior Erin Drumwright earned her fifth singles shutout of the season with an 8-0 win in last week

The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team saw two matches washed out by rain last week, but the Lady Raiders made the most of their lone opportunity on the court. Richmond was scheduled …

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Raiders Roll Call players of the week
Senior swimmer Cole Thrower is the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
student-athlete of the week

Cole Thrower: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Senior swimmer Jada Scott is the Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week.
student-athlete of the week

Jada Scott: The Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Senior shooting guard Jayden Hamilton is the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
student-athlete of the week

Jayden Hamilton: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
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 Richmond-Rolesville game resumes at East Wake; homecoming slated for next Friday
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity football team has this week off, but have two games scheduled for next week. The Raiders travel back to Wake County on Monday, Sept. 28 to conclude …
Maddi Gordon makes an appearance at Rockingham Dragway in March 2026 to promote the NHRA Nationals at the Rock.
NHRA to roar at the Rock this weekend
ROCKINGHAM — Maddi Gordon will be looking to move up in the standings this weekend during the NHRA Nationals at the Rock. The National Hot Rod Association will be holding its f irst-ever …
Landyn Dysart leads Zack O'Sullivan in the final battle of "The Smoke Show," the second MB Drift competition of 2026 at Rockingham Speedway.
DRIFT WARS: MB Drift to crown season champ after double-header at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — While some of the top drivers in drag racing will be going head-to-head at Rockingham Dragway for NHRA Nationals at the Rock, MB Drift will determine the best slider in its grassroots …
Richmond Senior's Patrick Smith slips the ball past Pine Forest goalkeeper Aaron Poe for the Raiders' first goal in a 3-0 win.
DOUBLE VICTORY: Richmond soccer teams victorious over Pine Forest
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team clinched its fourth consecutive win on Monday, blanking the Pine Forest Trojans 3-0. Patrick Smith put the Raiders on the scoreboard with …
Emely Valencia approaches the finish line with the third-fastest time during a cross country meet at Hinson Lake on Sept. 16.
Richmond runner finishes 3rd behind Overhills twins in cross country meet at Hinson Lake
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s Emely Valencia had the third-fastest time in the girls’ race during a developmental cross country meet Wednesday afternoon at Hinson Lake. Valencia completed …
Richmond Senior's Kenley Smith serves the ball in the Sept. 15 match at home against Hoke County High School.
Richmond falls to Hoke in hard-fought match
ROCKINGHAM — In a barnburner of a volleyball match that went five sets, the Lady Raiders came up short against the Hoke County Lady Bucks, falling 3-2 on their home court. The Richmond team …
Kalynn McCormick serves during the third set of Richmond Senior's Sept. 14 volleyball match against Uwharrie Charter Academy.
Richmond falls to Uwharrie Charter on volleyball court
ROCKINGHAM — Despite a pair of aces from Kalynn McCormick , the Lady Raiders varsity volleyball team succumbed to the Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles at home Monday evening. Richmond struggled …
Pictured, from left: Cadence McIver; Talley Webb; Randy Fuller, clubhouse manager for Foxfire Golf Course; Bayden Bendell; and Kennedy Baldwin.
Webb leads Lady Raiders team after golf match at Foxfire
FOXFIRE — Talley Webb leads the Lady Raiders golf team following the season’s second 18-hole match at Foxfire Golf Course and Resort on Sept. 14. According to coach Tiffany Webb, Talley Webb …
Raiders fall to Union Pines on soccer field
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior varsity soccer team started last week’s game against Union Pines on the right foot, but eventually fell 4-2. “We came out and played a good first half, …
Richmond Senior's Jaden Wall leaps over Northwest Guilford's Kamden Faulkner to avoid a tackle on Sept. 11.
Raiders soar over Northwest Guilford in first home win
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior varsity football team dominated the gridiron Friday in a 67-7 home win against the Northwest Guilford Vikings. Sophomore quarterback Damarion Allen put the …
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