June 24,  2005

Patrick Brittain eyes defense of 2004 ride victory

Hometown pride will be on the line Saturday when Patrick Brittain returns to the Blood, Sweat & Gears 100-mile race.

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Riding a bike in Watauga’s not so easy

“It’s just like riding a bike.” Okay, it’s been more than 10 years since I’ve been on a bike, but that old saying reassured me that it would be as easy today as it was when I was a kid. It’s amazing the difference a decade can make.

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Brenda Taylor reaches semis

CARSON, Calif. — Watauga High graduate Brenda Taylor qualified for the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles Thursday at the U.S. Track and Field Championships.

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June 22,  2005

Former Bills great recalls AFL days

JEFFERSON — Of everybody in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Billy Shaw stands alone.

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Players raise funds for Shriners

JEFFERSON — There were Cowboys standing next to Redskins. Former teammates and former foes got together one more time. Rams were shoulder-to-shoulder with 49ers and nobody got hurt.

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Watauga Swim Team breaks in new swimmers

HICKORY — The Watauga County Swim Team took 22 swimmers last weekend to a long-course meet in an outdoor pool at the Hickory YMCA, including five new members.

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June 20,  2005

State games give players chance to show skills

There are several reasons for coaches and players to participate in the North Carolina State Games.

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Pioneers employ bigger lineup

ASHEVILLE — Despite going 1-8 at the Blue Ridge Jamboree in Asheville last week, Watauga’s girls’ basketball program was pleasantly surprised with the team’s growth over the three days and even more so with an unusual sight on Watauga’s side of the court.

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