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Rockingham Dragway's 2027 schedule includes PDRA, NHRA events

Jon Capps, right, and Austin Prock roar past the Sunday crowd in the Funny Car eliminations during the NHRA Nationals at the Rock in September 2026.
ROCKINGHAM — With several dates still redacted, Rockingham Dragway has released most of its schedule for the 2027 season — with on-track action slated for nearly every weekend from the end of …
Several Richmond Senior players tackle Ballantyne Ridge's Luke Blanchard during the first round of playoffs at Raider Stadium.
ROCKINGHAM — The No. 14 seed Richmond Senior Raiders turned a half-time deficit into a final victory against the No. 19 seed Wolves of Ballantyne Ridge at home Friday. The Raiders secured the …
Lalito Soriano (No. 15) scores the Raiders' fourth and final goal of the Nov. 2 playoff game to secure the win against the A.L. Brown Wonders.
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team picked up a 4-2 win at home Monday against the  A.L. Brown Wonders in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 7A …
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Raiders hosting playoff games in football, soccer

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity and soccer teams aren’t quite done for the season, with the state playoffs in both sports on the horizon. For the first time in years, the Raiders …

Richmond rolls Overhills, plans to prevail over Pinecrest

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ROCKINGHAM — The Raiders could end the regular season in a three-way tie following last Friday’s 42-27 win over the Jaguars of Overhills. Richmond’s first touchdown came from a pass to …

RAIDERS MAKE HISTORY: Richmond beats Pinecrest in soccer for first time in 10 years to close regular season

Richmond Senior soccer coach Rodrigo Diaz unveils a polo shirt reading "Make History" following the Raiders

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team celebrated a historic win Monday night after besting PInecrest for the first time in a decade. A goal in each half from Allen Franco helped …

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jayden Hamilton: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
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 Rockingham Dragway issues statement regarding state grant funding
ROCKINGHAM — Questions about transparency regarding the use of public funds at Richmond County’s historic racing venues have led the owners of one of the tracks to issue a statement in an attempt …
The N.C. Education Lottery 250 gets underway at Rockingham Speedway in 2025.
Rockingham Speedway to be auctioned or sold — whichever comes first
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s historic round track is up for sale yet again. Less than a year after being purchased by the International Hot Rod Association, Rockingham Speedway has been …
Richmond Senior's Nate Lutz tries to get the ball downfield between Jack Britt's Facundo Rivera (No. 9) and Eric Joesphson (No. 10) on Oct. 15.
Richmond falls in double-loss to Jack Britt
ROCKINGHAM — Both of Richmond Senior’s soccer teams struggled at home Thursday against the Jack Britt Buccaneers, with the varsity squad scoring the only goal for the Raiders. Despite …
Playoff picture remains murky as SEMSAC volleyball heads into final 2 matches
The Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference volleyball playoff picture remains unsettled with just two regular-season matches left, and conference officials may need as many as two separate …
Lady Raiders make history with first home playoff victory
The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team continued its historic season Monday evening, accomplishing not one but two program firsts in the same day. After becoming the first team in …
COLUMN: Bats, balls, and the pros that make them go
Scott Emerson and Colin Hardin probably don't know each other, but they should meet sometime. A dugout would be an appropriate setting. Surrounded both by stitched five-ounce cowhide spheres, and by …
Richmond Senior's Chase Wilson heads for the end zone for what would have been the Raiders' first touchdown of their Oct. 8 game against Jack Britt, but there was a flag on the play.
JV Raiders revel in win over Jack Britt
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.
Broyles wins MB Drift 2026 season championship at the Rock
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.
Richmond pummels Pine Forest in homecoming win
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 …
Kevin Diaz-Lopez scored one of Richmond Senior's three goals Sept. 30 at home against Overhills.
Raiders tame Jaguars on the soccer field
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 …
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