Randolph Hub's 2025 All-Randolph County Football Team

With the new conferences, the new realignment and the new playoff format, Randolph County high school football teams more than likely put a nice big YES on its evaluation for the first season. All seven teams qualified for postseason play; six of them earned first-round byes.

Providence Grove captured its first-ever league title by winning the Central Carolina Conference, Eastern Randolph went undefeated for the fifth-straight league season and for the first time in the newly-formed Four Rivers Conference and Asheboro had a season to remember as it won seven games, the most it had won in a season since 2016, topping Eastern Randolph and Randleman along the way. 

Southwestern Randolph’s second-place finish in the FRC was the highest of any season in school history and its second-round home playoff game was the first in school history. Randleman battled for the Piedmont Athletic Conference championship until the very end. Wheatmore was far better than its final record indicated as the Warriors won two of their final three games they played, including a first-round playoff victory, and split their final six games of the season.

Football is a team sport that relies on strong individual performances which collectively lead to the success of that team. Randolph County was chock-full of tremendous individual performances and it was very difficult to narrow that talented field for the Randolph Hub All-County Football Team. But here it is.

In order for a player to be eligible, he first had to be nominated by the head coach and the all-county team was chosen from those players based on statistics and contributions to the team 

Offensive Player of the Year:

Cade McCallum, Eastern Randolph

The Wildcats averaged 34 points per game on offense and McCallum was a key reason. He threw for 2,483 yards and 23 touchdowns with just five interceptions. The Four Rivers Conference offensive player of the year had a 67 percent completion percentage and added four rushing touchdowns. He led the Wildcats to the regional semifinals.

Defensive Player of the Year:

James Combs, Eastern Randolph

This is a repeat award as he was also the Hub’s All-County Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. The FRC defensive player of the year and team MVP was incredible with 131 solo tackles and 26 assists for 157 total. He had four pass breakups, four interceptions and three defensive touchdowns. Opposing coaches marveled at the athleticism and aggressiveness of the ER linebacking group. 

Coach  of the Year:

Cody Moran, Providence Grove

Providence Grove’s fourth head coach in the past four seasons, Moran guided this team to the first-ever football championship in school history. The Patriots captured just three wins in 2024, but that changed quickly with Moran and a young, energetic staff stressing family and working hard to achieve goals once thought impossible to achieve. The only losses this year were to Randleman and Eastern Randolph before a playoff setback to Central Davidson. The Patriots outscored foes 320-190 on the season as there was a major resurgence at PGHS.

All-County members

JOHN KIRKPATRICK (RHS) — The senior quarterback was a finalist for offensive player of the year after finishing his high school career in grand fashion. He threw for 2,432 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also added 292 rushing yards and five more scores on the ground.

BRANDON BOONE (RHS) — A star on both offensive and defensive lines, he showed great strength and athleticism. He was a big reason for the Tigers’ success as he recorded 51 tackles, including nine for loss with three sacks and 11 quarterback pressures. He played nose guard and defensive end.

NAZIR STATON (RHS) — Rarely was he ever off the field as he hauled in 41 receptions for 522 yards with four touchdowns, including scoring catches of 64, 63 and 54 yards. He returned kickoffs and punts and started at outside linebacker as well.

TATE ANDREWS (RHS) — He was all over the field as he finished with 85 total tackles, including seven for loss. He had a sack, a defensive touchdown and added four touchdown receptions on offense. He was able to dissect plays as quickly as anyone.

RYAN MCCAULEY (RHS) — A very intelligent defender, he recorded 93 tackles on the season, including nine tackles for loss and a pair of interceptions. He was one of the defensive leaders for the Tigers.

HOLDEN SWIFT (PG) — The defensive back/wide receiver was also one of the top return players in the state 3-A ranks. He averaged nearly 32 yards per kickoff return. He also caught five touchdown passes this season. He always seemed to be around the football.

CARSON JONES (PG) — One of the most decorated kickers in the state, he was ranked nationally and considered one of the best in the country. Of his 59 kickoffs, 44 were touchbacks with a number intentionally kicked short. He averaged 45.5 yards per punt and had 12 downed inside the 20. He hit a 47-yard field goal this season and was solid on PATs as well.

ANDREW THOMAS (PG) — One of the top athletes in the county, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry with six rushing touchdowns, while hauling in 340 yards of passes with four more scores. He had a punt return for a score and picked off a pair of passes.

CONNER HAITHCOCK (PG) — The Central Carolina Conference defensive player of the year, he stuffed the statistic sheet. He had 96 tackles, seven for loss, with six sacks, four hurries and four interceptions, one of which he returned 65 yards for a touchdown. He also had a fumble recovery for a score.

JACKSON LAWVER (PG) — The senior signal-caller guided the Patriots to an eight-win season and the CCC championship. He threw for 1,146 yards, rushed for 615 yards and had a hand in 20 touchdowns, 13 through the air and seven on the ground.

DALLAS BRINTON (AHS) — Switching from receiver to quarterback, the transformation was seamless as he was a finalist for the offensive player of the year. He threw for 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 1,130 yards and 17 touchdowns. The true duo-threat quarterback led the offense to an average of more than 30 points per game. He was also a defensive starter who contributed 37 tackles, three tackles for loss, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

LUKE BRUMLEY (AHS) — He was the leading tackler and the leader for a defense that improved from giving up 33.7 points per game in 2024 to 18.2 points per game in 2025. He registered 106 tackles, with 11 tackles for loss, one sack, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

GARRISON CHEEK (AHS) — He made a contribution in every phase of the game with 17 receptions for 273 yards and four touchdowns, 32 rushes for 192 yards and one TD and 281 return yards. He also recorded 31 tackles, one interception, five pass breakups, one blocked punt and played quarterback as well.

CONNOR BRINTON (AHS) — Very few ran the ball as hard as he did as he recorded 639 yards rushing with nine touchdowns. He provided numerous big runs throughout the season. He also caught nine passes for 151 yards receiving. On defense, he chipped in 25 tackles.

COLE TROGDON (AHS) — One of the leaders of that much-improved defense, he recorded 77 tackles, including six for loss with five fumble recoveries. He was a tough run defender who provided leadership on this team that won seven games.

ZAK BLACKWELL (AHS) — The leader of the offensive line and a main reason the Blue Comets were able to run so successfully this season. He started at left tackle before moving to center because of an injury. The Blue Comets averaged 213 yards on the ground this season.

BOONE HINESLEY (AHS) — A solid member of the offensive line, he recorded 13 pancake blocks on offense and 18 tackles on defense. He played with a lot of heart.

KOBE WALKER (ER) — He finished with 1,301 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns, including 20 on the ground, one receiving and one on the defensive side. He had 102 total tackles despite missing time because of an injury. He had seven pass breakups and one interception

AIDAN GOODMAN (ER) — The team named him the top defensive player after recording seven interceptions and 47 tackles. He had eight pass breakups and two forced fumbles.

MADDOX CARSON (ER) — The offensive lineman recorded an outstanding 78 pancake blocks and graded out at 92 percent in blocking. He was a big reason the Wildcats moved the ball effortlessly up and down the field.

CAINAN GLOVER (ER) — One of the top freshmen in the state, the wideout recorded 816 yards receiving, an average of 23.5 yards per reception. He recorded 11 touchdowns on the season.

PEYTON DEWITT (ER) — There was a reason the Wildcats’ offense averaged nearly 35 points per game and as every coach will say, it starts up front. He graded out at 91 percent and had 32 pancake blocks.

BRODY SHEPPARD (SWR) — A finalist for offensive player of the year, he set a school record with 1,602 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, even though opposing teams centered on him. He demonstrated hard work, selflessness and physical play every game with his play impacting far more than just statistics. He also played on the defensive side.

LEVI DALKE (SWR) — In his first season at quarterback, he stepped in and led the Cougars’ no-huddle offense, sacrificing his own statistics for the good of the team. Not only was he at times the leading blocker out of the backfield, but he threw for 922 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for two more.

LOGAN MARSH (SWR) — He anchored the Cougars’ defensive front, often facing double- and triple-teams. He recorded 20 quarterback hurries this season and was a key in the Cougars rushing for 2,500 yards this year.

DEVONTE DUKES (SWR) — The leader of the receiving corps, he registered 600 yards through the air and recorded many key blocks. His tireless work ethic was evident and had a great impact in many different areas.

COLTON MCKEE (SWR) — Only a sophomore, he led the Cougars on the offensive line, helping the team register more than 3,500 yards of total offense. He quickly became a player to depend on and showed steady improvement throughout the season at the varsity level.

CONNOR BENTON (WHS) — The QB/RB/DB did it all for the Warriors, rushing for 655 yards and three scores, completing 119 passes for 1,928 yards and 17 touchdowns, including a 91-yard scoring strike.

COLLIN DODD (WHS) — He recorded 89 tackles and five interceptions for WHS. The team’s defensive MVP also played a key role on offense with 36 receptions for 403 yards.

KENNY HOOVER (WHS) — He was big in the pass game, hauling in 34 receptions for 680 yards and six touchdowns. He was among the top 20 for 3-A receivers across the state.

KHAD’N FULLER (THS) — Fuller had an outstanding season with 713 passing yards and 690 rushing yards with eight touchdowns. He also added plenty of contributions on special teams (438 yards on kickoffs) and on defense with two interceptions.

ZAIRE GILL (THS) — The all-league running back contributed 338 yards on the ground, 224 more yards on receptions and 267 on kickoffs.

JAX DILLARD (THS) — He recorded 79 tackles for the Bulldogs and chipped in one sack and one interception. He also handled some of the punting chores.

Honorable Mention

Jamari Rice (RHS), Connor Cassidy (RHS), Pacey Wagner (RHS), Owen Leonard (RHS), Jaydon Spruill (AHS), Ayden Letterlough (AHS), DJ Scott (AHS), Jewell Barrett-Riggins (AHS), Zeb Meadows (ER), Zuri Francis (ER), Caden Revelle (ER), Nathan Garner (SWR), Dakota Dunn (SWR), Dallas Rambo (SWR), Trivette Kennedy (SWR), Kaiden Mabe (SWR), Jacob Flinchum (PG), Chase Collins (PG), Bentley Mills (WHS), Maddox Russo (WHS), Delano Samuelson (WHS), Seth Hollern (WHS), Noah Wyrick (WHS), Gavin McPherson (WHS), Zacharee Helton (WHS), Max Kendall (THS), Emery Hedgecock (THS).