
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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VIDEO: Richmond football signing day, class of 2021
ROCKINGHAM — Wednesday was a big day for five senior football players at Richmond Senior High School.
SIGNED: 5 Richmond football players ink D-I National Letters of Intent
ROCKINGHAM — The day that five Richmond Senior High School football players have been waiting for their entire lives unfolded in celebration in the school’s media center on Wednesday.
Richmond volleyball falls in straight sets to Pinecrest
ROCKINGHAM — Ashleigh Larsen and the Lady Raider volleyball team knew their match against first-place Pinecrest High School was going to be a tough test.
JV Lady Raiders pick up 6th straight win, rally late against Pinecrest
ROCKINGHAM — Overcoming the loss of a starting player toward the end of the first set, the Richmond Senior High School junior varsity volleyball team extended its winning streak to six matches on Tuesday.
Lampley named to Stack Sports' Regional All-Defense Team
ROCKINGHAM — J.D. Lampley’s name is on a list of some of the most sought-after defensive football recruits in the nation for the class of 2022.
UNDER THE LIGHTS: Cross country, volleyball seniors recognized
ROCKINGHAM — Senior Night had an added glow for the Richmond cross country and volleyball programs on Friday.
Whitley overcomes injury, commits to Methodist soccer
ROCKINGHAM — A torn ACL in her left knee during her sophomore year left Caroline Whitley to wonder if she would be able to play soccer in college.
Lady Raiders sweep Purnell Swett to kick off second round of SAC play
ROCKINGHAM — Starting the second round of Sandhills Athletic Conference play on Thursday, the Lady Raider volleyball team kicked it off the way head coach Ashleigh Larsen wanted to.
JV Lady Raiders hand Purnell Swett first loss, extend streak to 5
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School junior varsity volleyball team picked up its fifth-straight win Thursday, and handed its opponent its first loss of the season in the process.
BREAKING: Richmond projected to be in split 3A/4A conference starting in 2021
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the first draft of its 2021-2025 conference realignment Thursday morning, and for the first time in its history, Richmond Senior High School is slated to compete in a split conference.