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Athlete of the Week: Arhman Tyson

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ARHMAN TYSON

Asheboro | Wrestling | Senior

Tyson won six matches during the week, one of several Blue Comets to sweep their bouts. Tyson, a senior, completes in the heavyweight division. He posted victories in matchups with Ragsdale and East Chapel Hill as part of a tri-meet with the Asheboro team winning in each case as well.

Then in Saturday’s Forbush Falcon Duals, Tyson won four more times as Asheboro posted a 2-2 record in the event. The Blue Comets defeated North Stokes 66-18 and Forbush 70-12, while falling to Ashe County by 42-36 and to St. Stephens by 37-23. Asheboro’s Julio Ruiz, Yu Chen, Luke Lambeth and Logan Lambeth were also 4-0 in the Forbush Falcon Duals.

Tyson is coming off the football season. He was a lineman for the Blue Comets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Elias Alston

Eastern Randolph’s Elias Alston makes a 29 yard touchdown reception against Asheboro in the 2nd quarter at Asheboro high school on August 27, 2021. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL

ELIAS ALSTON

Eastern Randolph | Football | Senior

Alston turned in yet another big game for the Wildcats, this time scoring four touchdowns in the team’s second-round game in the Class 1-A state playoffs. Alston scored on a pair of receptions as part of his 159-yard receiving out. He also returned a punt for a touchdown. Alston is a senior receiver who also plays as a defensive back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Karrie Gaines

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Karrie Gaines of Faith Christian (Photo courtesy of Faith Christian)

KARRIE GAINES

Faith Christian | Cross Country

Faith Christian’s Karrie Gaines was the run-away winner in the North Carolina Christian School Association state meet last week. She repeated her title from last season by winning last week’s race at Hagan-Stone Park. Her efforts helped the Faith Christian team retain its title as state champion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Gabi Greene

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Uwharrie Charter’s Gabi Greene serves against Andrews in the NCHSAA 1A West bracket playoffs at Uwharrie Charter in Asheboro, NC on October 23, 2021. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL

GABI GREENE

Uwharrie Charter Academy | Senior | Volleyball

The senior outside hitter was a key contributor as the Eagles won all four of their matches.

The first three triumphs came on consecutive days in the Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament as UCA was a surprise winner. Then came the opening round of the Class 1-A state playoffs against Andrews. Greene was charted for a total of 51 kills, 41 digs, 11 aces, seven blocks and strong serve receiving in those matches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Gracey Menscer

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Providence Grove Gracey Menscer sets the ball against Jordan-Matthews in non conference match up in Climax,NC on August 23, 2021. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL

GRACEY MENSCER

Providence Grove High School | Junior | Volleyball

Gracey Menscer turned in almost identical outings as the Providence Grove Patriots won twice last week in four sets.

Menscer was charted with 48 assists in a victory against Eastern Randolph. Two nights later, Menscer ended up with 48 assists and 12 digs as the Patriots topped Wheatmore.

Those outcomes gave Providence Grove a four-match winning streak and a 12-9 overall record heading into this week’s Piedmont Athletic Conference Tournament.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Salem Lee

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Asheboro’s Salem Lee launches a tee shot on No. 6 at Asheboro Municipal Golf Course on Sept. 27, 2021. PJ WARD-BROWN/NORTH STATE JOURNAL

SALEM LEE

Asheboro High School | Junior | Golf

Salem Lee was the medalist in a Mid-Piedmont Conference match at Meadowlands Golf Club. She shot an even-par 36. That gave Lee a third consecutive victory in Mid-Piedmont Conference competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athlete of the Week: Jensen Auman

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Jensen Auman

Providence Grove | Cross Country | Sophomore

Auman, a sophomore, won the Millennium Charter Academy Invitational, helping the Patriots to the team title at Beeson Park in Kernersville. Auman finished the 5-kilometer race in 23 minutes, 55.61 seconds for about a 13-second victory on runner-up Annika Bell of East Wilkes. There was a field of 43 runners.

On the boys’ side, Wheatmore was the team champion among a field of 12 scoring teams. Providence Grove, led by third-place individual Robert Burton, was the team runner-up. Burton finished in 20:00.03, with Wheatmore’s Zach Hazelwood fourth in a personal-best 20:06.90.