May 13, 2005

New athletic director takes over July 1

Charles Cobb’s parents went to Appalachian State. So did his brother.

So it only makes sense that Cobb also went to Appalachian State, right?

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Brandi Sturgill likes small college atmosphere

You can’t help but think of John Mellancamp’s song “Small Town” when considering Brandi Sturgill and her choice for school after Watauga.

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Love of the game moves Robert Chiarolanzio

Seemingly out of the blue, Watauga’s Robert Chiarolanzio transformed himself on the basketball court in his senior year. Suddenly, there was more desire, more aggression and more reason for opposing big men to think twice before entering the paint.

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Goals tough to score on Pioneers

They lost too many defensive players to graduation. Too many players that would have helped them didn’t come back out this season. They’re going to have a down year. Did these girls stick it to the nay-sayers, or what?

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Deacons roll past Apps

Usually, 12 runs is plenty to win a baseball game.

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May 11, 2005

Charles Cobb named new AD

Appalachian State has hired Charles Cobb to be the new athletic director at the school. A press conference was scheduled at 10:30 a.m. today to make the announcement.

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Cougars trip Pioneers 7-6 in 8th inning

GRANITE FALLS — Watauga went into the semifinals of the Northwestern 4-A Conference Tournament with little to lose.

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Future looks bright for young WHS

No doubt Watauga jayvee coach Dave Sanders liked what he saw at the start of the 2005 baseball season.

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Mustangs cruise past WHS netters

Myers Park’s boys’ tennis program is one that can compete, and has, with far more experienced Watauga teams, so it was going to take a lot for this young Pioneer team to beat the Mustangs in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Watauga settles for 10th

FOX FIRE VILLAGE, N.C. — The west course at Foxfire Resort and Country Club jumped up and bit Watauga’s boys’ golf team Monday, and the bite left its marks on their entire round.

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May 9, 2005

Pioneers eye revenge in first round showdown

As of the end of Watauga’s game Saturday night with Providence, the Pioneers record is 0-0.

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Eagles pound ASU

Georgia Southern had something to prove to itself when it ventured into Red Lackey Field this weekend.

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Watauga takes to the road in first round

There is no better way for Watauga’s softball team to finish out a year of firsts than to earn a playoff berth. Having finished tied for fourth in the Northwestern 4-A Conference with a record of 6-6, their best ever, the Pioneers are standing on the outside looking in, since the top three teams from the NWC earn playoff bids.

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Providence outslugs Pioneers 20-8

Danny Hignight’s return to Watauga’s baseball field was a successful one.

Hignight, who was an assistant baseball coach with the Pioneers for three seasons, is in his second year as head coach at Charlotte Providence. His Panthers brought plenty of bats Saturday, rapping out 18 hits in their 20-8 victory over the Pioneers.

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