Randolph Raiders Athletics Department Holiday Hoops Toy Drive!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of competition and giving on Monday, December 18, as the Randolph Raiders host our Holiday Hoops basketball games against the Boaz Pirates. In the spirit of the season, the Randolph Raiders Athletic Department will be sponsoring a Toy Drive with all donations going to New Futures INC.
Bring the joy of the season to a child by contributing a new, unopened toy for a child aged 4 months to 18 years. Simply bring your new, unopened toy to the game, and in return, enjoy free admission to watch the Randolph Raiders and Boaz Pirates go head-to-head.
If you are unable to attend the game but still want to contribute, drop off your new, unopened toy in the Athletics Office or the Upper School Office any time before Monday, December 18. Every donation counts! Let’s come together, show our support for the Randolph Raiders, and make this holiday season brighter for children across our community. Your generosity will make a lasting difference to those who need it most.
Thank you for being a part of the Randolph Raiders Athletic Department Holiday Hoops Toy Drive. Let’s make this a celebration a memorable one for everyone involved!
Indoor Track and Field Recap
The Randolph Indoor Track & Field team started their season this past Saturday, December 9th, at the Holiday Invitational at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, AL.
With 40 schools in attendance at the Holiday Invitational, our Raiders did a fantastic job pushing themselves to the finish line. The team is returning home to Huntsville with twenty personal records, six top-three medals, and one school record. We are very proud of our raiders and cannot wait for the next indoor meet in January.
Our Raiders will be back in action after the Christmas break on Thursday, January 4th, with our Junior Varsity team competing at the “Middle School Meet #2” at the Birmingham Crossplex. After that, the Varsity team will be back at the Crossplex for "Ice Breaker Meet #2” on Saturday, January 6th. Go Raiders!
GIRLS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
PR= Personal Record
**School Record**
Girls 60 Meters
Kayton Stanton 8.73 37th
Emerson Brinkmeier 8.97 49th PR
Hye Rhee Kim 9.03 51st PR
Mia Shah 9.47 60th PR
Girls 60 Meter Hurdles
Emerson Brinkmeier 10.78 10th PR
Girls 400 Meters
Katelyn Valtos 1:05.18 15th PR
Greer Baker 1:10.00 43rd PR
Girls 800 Meter
Katelyn Valtos 2:36.34 7th PR
Campbell Click 3:07.48 38th
Girls 1600 Meter
Campbell Click 6:42.76 34th PR
Girls Long Jump
Emily Creekmore 15-10.25 3rd **School Record**
Girls Pole Vault
Molly McManus 6-00.00 13th
Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
Emily Creekmore, Hye Rhee Kim, Emerson Brinkmeier, and Kayton Stanton 1:59.47 9th
BOYS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Boys 60 Meters
Jamie Mathews 7.66 41st PR
Marshall Glaese 8.06 62nd PR
Boys 60 Meter Hurdles
Nate Schamban 10.81 21st
Boys 400 Meters
Jamie Mathews 53.09 11th PR
Nate Schamban 54.13 17th PR
Boys 800 Meters
Lucas Israel 2:27.03 35th PR
Landon Lee 2:27.63 36th PR
Wick Pfitzer 2:33.12 46th PR
Tucker Lee 2:57.84 62nd PR
Boys 1600 Meters
Evan Shields 4:31.60 1st PR
Wright McManus 4:38.82 4th PR
Wick Pfitzer 5:29.13 47th PR
Tucker Lee 5:43.63 56th PR
Boys 3200 Meters
Evan Shields 10:29.37 6th
Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
Jamie Mathews, Wright McManus, Nate Schamban, Evan Shields. 3:37.30 3rd
Boys 4x800 Meter Relay
Lucas Israel, Landon Lee, Wick Pfitzer, Tucker Lee 9:34.26 9th
Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament
The Randolph Raiders are set to host the Holiday Classic basketball tournament here in the Shields-Jones Athletic Complex on December 27-29. There are 14 schools coming to our campus to compete in this 3-day event.
First Day Schedule of Games:
Wednesday, December 27
Varsity Girls:
9:00am Oakwood vs. Whitesburg Christian
12:00pm North Jackson vs. Sylvania
3:00pm Fort Payne vs. Madison County
6:00pm Randolph vs. Woodville
Varsity Boys:
10:30pm Brewer vs. Fairview
1:30pm Oakwood vs. Boaz
4:30pm ACA vs. Decatur Heritage
7:30pm Randolph vs. North Jackson
Game schedules for Thursday, December 28 and Friday, December 29 will be posted as soon as those opponents are finalized.
Sofie Bynum Q & A
With all of the athletic opportunities at Randolph, what made you want to become a wrestler? Have you had experience with wrestling before, or was this your first year to try out?
This is my first season ever wrestling. I’ve always loved sports and wish to continue playing them throughout high school and into college if time allows. Team sports have always been more appealing to me, but I wanted to branch out and try a more individual sport this year.
How does it feel knowing your are the first female wrestler to secure a victory for our Raider Wrestling Program?
It feels great to have started the first of hopefully many more successes for the Girl’s Wrestling program here at Randolph.
What are you most looking forward to for the rest of the season?
I’m most looking forward to simply getting out on the mat more. Going to practice and tournaments with my team, and building a stronger bond with my coaches and teammates.
What goals have you set for yourself and your team for this wrestling season?
My main goal for myself and my team is to try our hardest and get out there. As Coach Stroe told me at the Huntsville Invitational “90% of the match is getting on the mat and trying your hardest.”
Wrestling Recap – Dungeon Duals
The Randolph Wrestling team participated in the Dungeon Duals at Arab High School this weekend.
Coach Stroe was happy with the effort and grit that his team showed. “The varsity boys faced some extremely tough competition and continue to wrestle with grit and toughness that we, as coaches, love to see. They continue to impress us with their no quit attitude. Although it didn’t go as well as we would have liked, they wrestled hard and continued to improve.”
For the JV invitational, AJ Goens placed 2nd in his weight class, going 2-1
Sofie Bynum continues to wrestle well and placed 4th in her weight class, going 2-2.
Big thanks to our “Randolph School Sponsors”:
Hiley Automotive Group
Spine and Neuro
Haley’s Flooring & Interiors
Huntsville City Lifestyle
Interstate Batteries of Northern Alabama
Martin Fed
Sarah Ellis General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Slim Chickens
SportsMed
Twickenham Advisors
Albany Road Real Estate Partners
Clearview Cancer Institute
George Twitty, Jr with Graham and Company, LLC
H Luxury Travel
Huntsville Pet Resort
Little Rosies
Merit Bank
Onyx Aerospace
Paseur Law Firm, PLLC
Rocket City Drywall
Whitesburg Pediatric Dentistry
Whole Home Solutions
Vickie Ziegler & Nicole Reeves Real Estate/BHHS – Rise
Whether it be Band, Cheer, Dance, and Football on Fall Fridays, Basketball and Cheer on Winter Weekends, or Baseball, Soccer, and Softball on Spring Weekends, the Garth Campus is where the Randolph Community comes together to have fun while cheering on our Raiders! The Raider Rally News will keep you informed regarding all of our Varsity programs. #OneRandolph
