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Tuesday, 29 September 2020 09:47
Kountdown: Are Raider fans ready for the return of predetermined brackets?
Written by Deon Cranford
As the football playoffs approach each fall, grumblings throughout Raider faithful about the NCHSAA bracket process is always present. In the past two decades fans have been introduced to subdivided playoffs, the pod system and the always confusing adjusted MaxPreps rankings.
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Monday, 28 September 2020 22:51
Raider Elite 13U, 10U squads kick off AAU 7-on-7 schedule
Written by Kyle Pillar
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — The Raider Elite 13U and 10U football teams kicked off their respective 7-on-7 seasons this weekend.
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Monday, 28 September 2020 12:58
Raider Elite 18U splits first 7-on-7 weekend series
Written by Kyle Pillar
WEDDINGTON, N.C. — Football is back, in some degree, for nearly two dozen Richmond Senior High School varsity players.
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Sunday, 27 September 2020 20:50
Raiders earn Week 2 win behind efforts from Stroman, Watson
Written by Kyle Pillar
FAYETTEVILLE — Adding a couple players into the lineup during week two of the 9 Dime Fall League helped the Raiders earn their second consecutive victory.
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Friday, 25 September 2020 15:48
BREAKING: Anderson verbally commits, will call William Peace 'home'
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — It may have taken a little longer than she wanted it to, but Georgia Grace Anderson is at peace with her decision as to where she will call home for her college volleyball career.
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Raider cross country runners, Carson Jordan and Sheccid Heaton, join Kyle Pillar for Course Side Chats at Hinson Lake.
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Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:06
Rich gets up and down, continues training ahead of senior season
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Finding the good within the bad, Jonathan Rich said he’s been happy to see his maturity and patience as a golfer improve during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ROCKINGHAM — With Hinson Lake as the backdrop, senior cross country runner Carson Jordan joins this episode of Course Side Chats.
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ROCKINGHAM — Sophomore cross country runner Sheccid Heaton joins sports editor Kyle Pillar in this edition of Course Side Chats.
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Monday, 21 September 2020 21:45
Lewis, McLaughlin impress during Raiders' opener in 9 Dime Fall League
Written by Kyle Pillar
FAYETTEVILLE — Two rising seniors really showed out for the Raiders in Saturday’s fall league debut.
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Monday, 21 September 2020 14:50
VOTING OPEN: Caleb Hood in the running for WSOC-TV's 'Big 22 Player of the Year'
Written by Kyle Pillar
CHARLOTTE — Caleb Hood’s play on the football field, coupled with his character and leadership as a high school student-athlete, has seen his name up in lights in Richmond County for the last three years.
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Sunday, 20 September 2020 11:51
Tadlock's family history, love of racing puts him on the fast track
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — A deep family history of racing has been the driving force behind Jonathan Tadlock’s decision to enter the competitive circuit.
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Friday, 18 September 2020 15:06
Richmond hoops welcome Dr. Dish, boys continue workouts
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — There’s a new doctor in town and it’s dishing out some pretty sweet passes to the Richmond Senior High School basketball programs.
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Friday, 18 September 2020 11:16
Huff joins North Carolina FC, eyes Division I recruitment
Written by Kyle Pillar
HAMLET — Kaitlyn Huff has always had her eyes set on playing Division I soccer, and now she’s moving one step closer to achieving that dream.
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