Randolph County All-Unsung Basketball Team for 2025

High school basketball players who can light up the scoreboard every night certainly give their team a chance to win. But so do the players who are willing to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.

Concentrating on defense, setting picks, being a good teammate, being coachable and hustling each and every time they are on the floor, successful teams need these types of players as well. These are players who may or may not stack up impressive statistics, but they are imperative to team success. 

So I would like to present the 2025 edition of the Randolph County All-Unsung Basketball Teams.

The girls go first

Macy Allred (SW Randolph) — To me, she is the most improved player in the county. It truly is like night and day from previous seasons. Her contributions this year have been the result, I’m sure, of very hard work over the past year. She plays with so much more confidence in all phases and has been a key in the Cougars’ undefeated regular season.

Mackenzie Cass (Asheboro) — Only a sophomore, she gives the Blue Comets plenty of fight when she’s on the floor. Her contributions have increased as the season has progressed and she will be a key cog in future campaigns.

Kadie Green (Randleman) — She can get up and down the floor and gives her team solid play on both ends. She does a lot of things that may not be noticed by the average fan, but her defense, hustle and spark are there every game.

Cora Sparrow (Eastern Randolph) — Watching her emerge as a legitimate scoring threat and defensive anchor underneath has been fun to watch. She moves well without the basketball and despite her slight build, seems to love to mix it up underneath.

Ava Nance (Trinity) — Stepping into the point guard slot late because of an injury, the junior has taken on a far different role. Never afraid to mix it up, she still remains a solid rebounder. She can also score.

Meredith Partin (Wheatmore) — For somebody battling injuries, for someone who receives treatment every day, before and after games, it’s hard to tell on the court. She never complains, goes about her business and is a great competitor and teammate.

Kayla Brown (Uwharrie Charter) — She is willing to do any job in order for the Eagles to be successful. She works hard regardless of the scoreboard and can be counted on in every way. If asked, her scoring average of nearly six points per game will certainly climb over the next two years.

Alyson Maze (Providence Grove) — Mostly playing out of position, she contributes in so many ways for the Patriots. Typically a guard, she is sometimes moved to the four slot because of her strong shooting. She is what a senior leader looks like.

The boys

Eli Johnson (Asheboro) — This perimeter player has the talent to score a lot of points, but with the Blue Comets having a number of options, he has settled in very well to a much-needed role. A good  ball-handler, he threads interior passes as well as playing stout defense against some very good guards.

Pacy Wagner (Randleman) — Everybody on this team has the correct philosophy when it comes to a team being successful, including the junior sharp-shooter. He contributes in a lot of categories offensively while being a defensive stalwart.

Truman Auman (Wheatmore) — Although he’s been injured the past few games, he is the epitome of a player who won’t give up. He has continued to work hard and has earned himself a spot in the starting lineup. As his career continues, his importance will continue to grow.

Landon Hardin (SW Randolph) — There were a lot of injuries at the beginning of the season and Hardin stepped in and performed very well for the Cougars. Asked to defend quality ball-handlers and scorers, he never wavered in giving it his all. 

Stephen Beeson (Providence Grove) — A very strong rebounder for an undersized interior player, he doesn’t have to score to be effective for the Patriots. The senior is very coachable and his effort is very evident every time he hits the floor.

CJ McDowell (Uwharrie Charter) — Very few people can match his hustle on the floor and that hustle usually leads to positive things for the Eagles on both ends of the floor. He’s averaging about 5.0 points per game, but has the capabilities, when needed, to score in double figures.

Walker Parrish (Trinity) — A coach on the floor, he is not afraid to take a charge. He is one of those players who is constantly picking himself up from the floor because of his hustle. A very coachable player, his 7.5 points per game average should increase next year.

Tyler Gee (Eastern Randolph) — The sophomore has worked his way into the starting lineup and has given the Wildcats another lethal outside shooter which opens up the inside even more for the interior players. He is only going to get better in the next two years.

There are certainly other players who could have been named and it’s important for these players to realize their efforts are not going unnoticed.