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Corbin’s headed to Lees-McRae, Forsyth to ASU
Throughout the Randy McDonough era, Watauga’s track and field program has sent several athletes to compete at colleges all over the Southeast. He’s also sent a few to programs in Watauga’s own backyard. Read more. |
ASU signs forward
Appalachian State women’s basketball has added its fifth newcomer to the 2007-08 squad as it received a commitment from 6-2 forward Taylor Lake, Mountaineers coach Adrienne Shuler announced Tuesday.
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Buzz hired by Bobcats
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Buzz Peterson is leaving coaching to join Michael Jordan.
Peterson resigned Tuesday as coach at Coastal Carolina to become director of player personnel for the Charlotte Bobcats. Jordan, Peterson’s former college roommate and teammate at North Carolina, is part-owner of the Bobcats and has final say on all basketball decisions. Read more.
A glance at recent recruits at Appalachian
Men’s track/cross country — The Appalachian State University men’s cross country and track and field programs have received commitments from seven student-athletes to compete for ASU beginning in the fall of 2007, ASU head cross country coach Mike Curcio and director of track and field and cross country John Weaver announced Monday. Read more.
June 13, 2007
Going to the gait
The 84th annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show 2007 started with the saddlebred portion of the show June 7-10. The hunter/jumper portion of the show will be held Aug. 1-5 and Aug 8-12. This participant is shown riding French Resistance in the five-gaited open class that was held this past week. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Sophomore class eligible for 2008 draft
Appalachian State avoided the potential of losing any players to the big leagues last week when no Mountaineers were selected in the Major League Baseball First Time draft. Read more.
Greene named star of week
Star of The Week is Ethan Greene (Oil Exchange). Ethan blasted a home run and pitched strong against Optimist in a 6-4 win on June 5. Read more.
June 11, 2007
An early winner
Mary Lynn McMaines of Baton Rouge, La., guides “I’m an Early Riser” to a first place finish in the Show Pleasure Driving class on opening day of the 84th annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. Photo by Marie Freeman
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Jonathan Greene goes in eighth round of MLB draft
Watauga baseball coach Pete Hardee used to hide behind his team’s dugout whenever Jonathan Greene came to the plate. Now those who coach third base for the Texas Rangers and their farm system get their chance to do the same. The Rangers made Greene their eighth selection in the Major League Baseball First-Time draft during the second day Friday. Read more.
Bumgarner picked 10th by Giants
For four years, South Caldwell left-hander Madison Bumgarner looked like a giant on the mound. After Thursday’s Major League Baseball First-Time draft, Bumgarner has a chance to be a Giant. Read more.
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