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Friday, March 2, 2007
Draper's double figures downs Apps in OT
 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Dontaye Draper heard the cheers filling the North Charleston Coliseum and knew this was why he came to the College of Charleston.
When Draper signed with the Cougars four seasons ago, he learned about their NCAA tournament past and conference championship success.
"I came here my freshman year thinking we were going to do the same thing, but we didn't," Draper said. "Now we got a chance."
And it's largely because of Draper.
The College of Charleston senior had a career-high 38 points, including eight in overtime, in an 89-87 victory over second-seeded Appalachian State on Friday night to reach the Southern Conference tournament finals.
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Mountaineers overcome WCU in Round 1
 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Appalachian State went into the Southern Conference Tournament with one of the deepest benches in the league. The Mountaineers have routinely used 10 players during regular season games and one player, Donte Minter averages 11 points coming off the bench.
The trend carried into Appalachian State’s 78-59 win over Western Carolina Thursday night in the quarterfinal round of the SoCon Tournament at the North Charleston Coliseum. Appalachian State’s reserves outscored Western’s 49-14 with three non-starters scoring in double figures.
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Watauga High first-seed netter Graham Battle returns a serve during the tennis team's first match of the season against Ashe County. The Pioneers shut out the Huskies 9-0. Photo by Marie Freeman |
WHS baseball team now in full swing
From staff reports
Baseball
Watauga’s baseball team opened its season with a 4-1 victory Tuesday at West Wilkes, but dropped a 7-6 decision to Mount Tabor Wednesday at Watauga’s field.
The Pioneers got a complete game victory from pitcher Tyler Moore against West Wilkes, which is coached by former Watauga assistant Ben Wellborn. Moore allowed just two hits and struck out 11.
Offensively, Watauga got two hits, two runs and two stolen bases from Tanner Martin. Chaz Quinn also scored two runs, while Ethan Moyer and Dalton Hardee each drove in a run. Eric Breitenstein added a sacrifice fly.
Things did not go so well for the Pioneers against Mount Tabor. Three pitchers combined to walk 10 and hit two Tabor batters with pitches.
Mount Tabor scored its winning run in the top of the seventh. Tabor loaded the bases and then with a 3-2 count, its batter was hit by a pitch, thus driving in the winning run.
Moyer had three hits, one that drove in a run, and scored twice. Hardee drove in two runs and Breitenstein had two hits and an RBI. Michael Butler also had two hits for the Pioneers.
The game was played Wednesday instead of Thursday to avoid anticipated bad weather.
Jayvee baseball
Watauga’s jayvees got out to a 2-0 start, beating West Wilkes 6-1 and Mount Tabor 10-7.
Trey Lowder had two hits, including a home run against West Wilkes. Jon Sharpe picked up the win on the mound for the Pioneers against Mount Tabor. Kyle Miller and Ben Roberts both had home runs against Tabor.
Watauga’s varsity and jayvees play at Audrey Kell in Charlotte this Saturday.
Boy’s tennis
Watauga swept Ashe County 9-0 Tuesday. They play Asheville Thursday, weather permitting.
Southern Conference Basketball Coverage
 Mountaineer women get Moc'd in Round 2
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Trying to battle back from a double-digit deficit against Chattanooga’s women’s basketball team one time is tough enough. Trying to do it twice in one half is virtually impossible.
Three times in one game? Well, let’s just say that only cats have more lives than UTC opponents.
Appalachian State found that out the hard way in the second round of the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament at the North Charleston Coliseum Wednesday morning. The Mountaineers, playing just 13 hours after their win over Elon in the tournament’s first round, fell to the powerful Mocs 84-60 in Wednesday’s first game. Click here for more courtside coverage by sports editor Steve Behr.
February 28, 2007
WHS duo carry on wrestling traditions
Wrestling seems to be in the blood for Watauga wrestlers Travis Coffey and Savva Kost is, who both placed second in their respective weight classes this weekend at the state tournament. Coffey grew up wrestling, as did every boy in his family. Even his grandfather, James Coffey, was a wrestler. Read more.
Patterson outlasts Hargrave
A rivalry between teams coached by Chris Chaney and Kevin Keatts has bloomed, courtesy of the Champions Prep Basketball Classic. In a game that came down to the final seconds, Chaney’s Patterson Prep School beat Keatts’ Hargrave Military Academy 86-85 last Friday at the Holmes Center. Read more.
Clayton takes on SoCon’s best
There was a time this season when Jeremy Clayton’s athletic ability collided with his sense of humor. The Appalachian State power forward was playing Wichita State in the BracketBusters game when he blocked a shot into the stands. Without skipping a beat, he looked at the fan who caught the ball and said, “Nice catch.” Read more.
 Moore pleased with first workout
Appalachian State football coach Jerry Moore always anticipates the first day of spring practice. Monday afternoon’s workout, which lasted about an hour and 45 minutes, was no different. The Mountaineers looked sharp and enthusiastic while being put through some individual and position drills in weather that was warm during the first part, but turned chilly when the sun went down. Read more.
February 26, 2007
 Mountaineers set record with 24 wins
ELON — If senior night is the basketball equivalent to football homecomings, teams may want to avoid playing Appalachian State. Appalachian State used a 9-2 run to close the first half up by a point, and never trailed from there in a 72-63 win Saturday night over Elon. Read more.
Football practice begins
Class is in session for the Appalachian State football team. The two-time defending I-AA/FCS champions begin spring practice looking to shore up some areas that do not have a lot of depth. In fact, a lack of depth, particularly in the defensive line, may keep the Mountaineers from scrimmaging very much this spring.
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App dumps Elon
ELON — Appalachian State women’s basketball staved off a late surge and held on to defeat the Elon Phoenix 63-61 on senior day at Alumni Gym. Whitney Tossie led the Mountaineers with 25 points, while Brittany Mixon added 14 points and nine rebounds. GiGi Thomas chipped in 12 points. Read more.
 Oak Hill clinches H.S. national title
Oak Hill Academy coach Steve Smith is not about to repeat last year’s mistake. The Warriors won 40 games last year, including the Champions Prep Basketball Classic championship before losing their final game of the season and, thus, losing their chance at the 2005-06 national championship. Read more.
New coach makes impact on program
WINSTON-SALEM — Watauga wrestling coach James Eichmiller has had a positive impact on the Pioneers’ program. After only his first year as head coach, he has earned high respect from his squad. Watauga senior Matt Moretz, who won state last year but got injured during the last part of this season, enjoyed working under Eichmiller. Read more.
 WHS duo settles for second
WINSTON-SALEM — Friday and Saturday were two long days of wrestling at the NCHSAA 4-A State Wrestling Championships at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. With many athletes who have worked their entire careers just for this one tournament, it made for a dramatic scene. came away with two second-place finishes: Travis Coffey in the 119 weight class and Savva Kostis in the 140 weight class. Michael Townsend finished fourth at 103 and Cody Mcguire didn’t make it past Friday’s preliminaries at 112. Read more.
Warriors cruise to first-round win
Oak Hill coninuted its rampage through the Champions Prep Basketball Classic by drilling Mount Zion 112-65 Friday at the Holmes Center. Oak Hill had three players score at least 20 points, led by Alex Legion and Nolan Smith, who each had 22. Brandon Jennings added 20 points for the Warriors, who took a 25-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Read more.
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