
Kyle Pillar
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Lady Raiders XC grinds out second-place finish at Elks Lodge course
SOUTHERN PINES — The Elks Lodge course, home of the infamous “cake hill,” made Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference cross country meet difficult for runners from three local high schools.
Raiders XC faces tough course, finishes third at Pinecrest
SOUTHERN PINES — Will Thompson has been running cross country for Richmond Senior High School for four years. And one of his and the team’s biggest challenges surfaced during Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference meet.
'Simple mistakes' cost Lady Raiders in home opener
ROCKINGHAM — A couple more big hits could have shifted the outcome of Monday’s Sandhills Athletic Conference volleyball match between Richmond Senior and Jack Britt high schools.
Strong second set not enough as JV Lady Raiders lose to Jack Britt
ROCKINGHAM — Playing on their home court for the first time this fall, the junior varsity Lady Raiders nearly rallied to win their first match of the season.
Raider Nation raises over $23K for football, general athletic programs
ROCKINGHAM — It’s been a pretty successful week for the Richmond Senior High School football community.
Cheering from Afar: teachers surprise athletes with signs, motivational messages
ROCKINGHAM — Student-athletes at Richmond Senior High School recently got a surprise from their teachers as the fall sports season officially began after an eight-month break.
Lady Raiders can't overcome slow start at Pinecrest
SOUTHERN PINES — Two of the Sandhills Athletic Conference’s perennial powerhouse volleyball programs battled it out for the first time this season on Thursday.
JV Lady Raiders show 'fight' despite late fall to Pinecrest
SOUTHERN PINES — If there’s one thing Melissa Dennis learned about her junior varsity volleyball team early this season, it’s that the Lady Raiders have a lot of fight in them.
Hood wins 'Big 22 Player of the Year,' secures $10K prize for Raiders
Wallace's PR paces Lady Raiders to second place in first meet
LAURINBURG — Junior cross country runner Maylyn Wallace had a breakout season last fall, and she picked up right where she left off on Wednesday.