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November 9, 2007

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State 4-A playoffs:

Alexander Central at Watauga, 7:30 p.m.
Pioneers begin playoffs with NWC rival Cougars
It’s not like Adrian Snow is willing to give back Watauga’s playoff berth. He’ll certainly take the No. 1 seed that the Pioneers were awarded last Saturday. Read more.

Commentary: Too many teams make playoff
Allow me a few rants heading into the state football playoffs. I’ll be the first one to admit I was not the greatest student at the University of Northern Colorado. But my geography minor proves that occasionally, I can read a road map. Read more.

Western Carolina at ASU, 3:30 p.m.
Appalachian State hits homestretch
Appalachian State coach Jerry Moore only has to remember a time when a playoff season was nearly ruined by an ultimate underdog. Read more.

Charlotte rebuilding after rough season
CHARLOTTE — Appalachian State is not the only team in North Carolina looking to get off to a fast start. The Mountaineers’ first opponent, Charlotte, feels the same way. Read more.

ASU women eyes move up SoCon standings
Generally speaking, college basketball teams don’t like to start freshmen at point guard. Appalachian State women’s basketball coach Adrienne Shuler is no different. However, she’s got little choice. Read more.

November 7, 2007

State 4-A playoffs: Alexander Central at Watauga, 7:30 p.m.
Pioneers keep Spencer from running wild all game
Watauga’s defense knew it had its hands full when it came to slowing down A.C. Reynolds halfback Darius Spencer. To read more please click here. Photo by Marie Freeman

ASU hosts Madness event
Appalachian State’s men’s basketball season begins Nov. 12 at Charlotte. However, hoops fans can get an early glance at both the men’s and women’s teams Thursday at Mountaineer Madness. Read more.

Edwards earns league honor
It was one for the record books. It also earned Armanti Edwards some conference and national recognition. Read more.

Commentary: Strength of the team up front
If there was a year when expectations were high for Appalachian State, it was last year.
The Mountaineers, deep in the backcourt, fully expected to reach the NCAA tournament. Read more.

ASU looks to build on NIT bid
Appalachian State men’s basketball coach Houston Fancher knows there will be no sneaking up on anybody this year. Read more.

November 5, 2007

Watauga grabs share of title with win over Rockets
It’s been a long time since Watauga was at the top of the Northwestern 4-A Conference. In fact, it’s never happened. Until Friday. To read more, please click here.

Photo by Marie Freeman

Commentary: Pioneers enjoyed great fall season
Could this year get any better for Watauga’s athletic department? Watauga’s 25-13 victory over A.C. Reynolds gave the Pioneers a share of the Northwestern 4-A Conference championship Friday. The Pioneers begin the state 4-A playoffs Friday at Jack Groce Stadium as the No. 1 seed in the 4-A bracket and will be at home as long as they keep winning. Read more.

Edwards sets new rush record in win
CHARLESTON, S.C. — If Appalachian State’s 45-24 victory over The Citadel was a movie, Mountaineer fans would be yelling “Run, Armanti, run.” Read more.

Grimsley rally KOs Pioneers in playoffs
Things looked promising for Watauga’s boys’ soccer team. The Pioneers held a one-goal lead at halftime against a good Greensboro Grimsley team in the second round of the state 4-A playoffs. Read more.

Mountaineers drop season finale
A pair of late UNC Asheville goals gave the Bulldogs a 2-1 victory over Appalachian State at the ASU Soccer Stadium. Read more.

Race starts hinder Pioneers
WINSTON-SALEM — If the state 4-A cross country final was only a three-mile race, then Watauga’s boys would have had a chance at winning a state championship. Had it been just three miles for Watauga’s girls, it would have ended in disaster. Read more.

ASU cruises past Spartans
For the second straight day, the Appalachian State volleyball team overcame a slow start to claim a four-game conference win. Read more.

Smith learns fast on field
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Appalachian State coach Jerry Moore has never been afraid to put a freshman in the starting lineup. His most famous move was to make quarterback Armanti Edwards a starter last season. Edwards went on to lead the Mountaineers to their second Division I-AA/FCS national championship.