Kyle Pillar
Three-time award-winning sports editor. Indiana University of Pennsylvania communications media and journalism alumni. English teacher, Ninth Grade Academy.
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Raiders gain experience in pair of wins over Hoke County
ROCKINGHAM — After a two-week break between matches, the Richmond Senior High School boys’ tennis team picked up a pair of wins on Tuesday.
Richmond golf teams return to No. 6, complete first full round
PINEHURST — For the first time this spring, members of the Richmond Senior High School boys’ and girls’ golf teams played a full round at Pinehurst No. 6 on Monday.
Raider playoff tickets going on sale Wednesday afternoon
ROCKINGHAM — Tickets for this week’s first-round football playoff game will go on sale Wednesday afternoon, Richmond Senior High School athletic director Rob Ransom announced.
Former softball coaches York, Wallace honored with naming of facilities
ROCKINGHAM — The two most storied softball coaches in Richmond Senior High School’s history and their contributions to the program were honored ahead of Monday’s game.
Solo shots from Swiney, Frye fuel walk-off win over Pinecrest
ROCKINGHAM — Junior infielders Allyiah Swiney and Kenleigh Frye flexed their power at the plate and provided some late-game fireworks during the Lady Raiders’ walk-off win against Pinecrest High School on Monday.
Lady Raiders to learn from Monday's loss, prepare for final stretch
ROCKINGHAM — The Lady Raider soccer team’s five-match winning streak came to an end Monday against Pinecrest High School.
Busy week for Richmond athletics following spring break
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior High School athletics will return in full force this week following spring break.
BREAKING: No. 4 Raiders will host No. 5 Middle Creek to open 4A East playoffs
CHAPEL HILL — High school playoff football will return to Raider Stadium this week for the first time since the West regional championship in Dec. 2019.
Raiders return to practice, prep for playoff run
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School varsity football team resumed practices this week following its 10-day quarantine.
Lady Raiders' comeback falls short against Purnell Swett
ROCKINGHAM — A slow start through the first two innings proved costly for the Richmond softball team during Wednesday’s game against Purnell Swett High School.
