February 17, 2006

Cougars’ foul shots take toll

TAYLORSVILLE –  It’s not like Watauga struggled from the free throw line in its 61-57 loss to Alexander Central Tuesday night in the first round of the Northwestern 4-A Conference tournament.

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Pioneer wrestlers ready for regionals

Seven Watauga wrestlers will take the mat in the Western Regional Tournament at Freedom High starting Friday at 5 p.m., and Watauga coach JohnMark Bentley said he believes all seven have a shot at going to the state tournament.

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McDowell cruises past WHS girls

MARION — It is a tall order to play any team three times, and Watauga’s girls’ basketball team’s final opponent Tuesday was already a big enough challenge.

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App bounces Terriers

The Appalachian State women’s basketball team used a stifling defensive effort to beat Wofford 75-56 Tuesday night in its final home game of the season at the Holmes Center.

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ASU opens season Saturday

When it comes to expectations for Appalachian State’s baseball team, well, they are not terribly high.

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February 15, 2006

ASU silences Cats
CULLOWHEE — Appalachian State did not lead the entire way in its 83-66 victory over Western Carolina in front of 2,743 fans Monday night at the Ramsey Center.

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Sports column: Cranford’s influence helps ASU

CULLOWHEE — Basketball teams can never have too many outside shooters. In Appalachian State’s case, it’s never been more important.

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Chance at national title drives App State’s Ervin

A near flawless 21-1 record would surely satisfy most wrestlers. However, Appalachian State sophomore Scott Ervin is not like most wrestlers.

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Expectations run high for ASU softball

Appalachian State’s softball team season begins its 2006 season Thursday against Marshall at the Georgia Softball Classic in Athens, Ga.

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Jim Jones inducted in tennis hall

Former Appalachian State tennis coach Jim Jones was inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame Jan. 28.

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Mountaineers handle Campbell

BUIES CREEK  — Appalachian State’s wrestling team collected wins in seven of 10 matches to roll past Campbell, 33-12 Monday at CU’s Carter Gym. With the victory, Appalachian moved back above .500 on the season at 9-8-1 in dual meets.

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February 13, 2006

Up and over
CHAPEL HILL — If state champions were given rings, Sallie Gurganus would be starting work on getting one for her thumb Monday.

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Appalachian stops Elon
ough a first-round bye may be a bit much to ask of of Appalachian State, the Mountaineers can still make a difference in the Southern Conference race. Appalachian State started its stretch drive of the 2005-06 season with a 71-60 victory over North Division leading Elon Saturday.

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Pioneers eye shot at Cougs
After beating Alexander Central 46-42 in Boone and losing a 73-67 overtime decision in Taylorsville, Watauga’s boys’ basketball team has drawn the Cougars in the opening round of the Northwestern 4-A Conference tournament Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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Conyers’ FTs sink UNCG
It’s not often that a basketball team wins a game by missing a foul shot. Yet that was the instruction Appalachian State women’s basketball coach Adrienne Shuler gave Kiki Conyers with 1.7 seconds left in the Mountaineers’ 85-84 victory over UNC Greensboro at the Holmes Center Saturday.

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ASU to host 6 games
Last year, Appalachian State’s football team played just four home games during the regular season. This year, Kidd Brewer Stadium is the site of six Mountaineer football games, including a showdown with the 2004 Division I-AA national champions.

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Pioneers sweep through trimatch
Although just six of the 42 matches at Watauga’s tri-meet with East Wilkes and Ashe County were contested — the rest forfeited — the Pioneers got a chance to get back on the mat Friday, one week before the Western Regional at Freedom High School.

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