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Happy Appy thoughts
Appalachian fans have "Happy Appy thoughts" during the ASU-Chattanooga football game last Saturday. All ASU fans had reason to cheer after the 37-17 victory against the Mocs. Appalachian State will be in many’s thoughts Saturday as the Mountaineers take on James Madison in the FCS first round playoffs. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Go Pioneers!
State 4-A third round: Purnell Swett at Watauga, 7:30 p.m.
Watauga faces Rams’ tough run offense
It seems destiny has put Purnell Swett in the role of Northwestern 4-A Conference killer.
The Rams, who take on co-NWC champion Watauga Friday night at Jack Groce Stadium in the third round of the state 4-A playoffs, has seen their share of NWC teams. Swett (10-3) opened the playoffs with a 26-0 win over South Caldwell and followed last week with a 22-21 win over A.C. Reynolds. Read more.
Go Mountaineers!
FCS first round playoffs: James Madison at Appalachian State
ASU faces new Dukes’ offense
Appalachian State head football coach jerry Moore is good friends with James Madison coach Mickey Matthews. They call each other on the phone every now and then. Moore said he followed James Madison’s progress to the 2004 national championship. Read more.
Elders unite on field
Trey and Blake Elder have been playing catch with a football since Trey was 6-years old and Blake was four. They’ve come a long way since those days in the duo’s backyard. Saturday, the two brothers will play in the first round of the FCS playoffs against James Madison. Read more.
Forsyth Day rolls past Pioneers
Watauga’s boys’ basketball team faced several obstacles in its season-opener against Forsyth Country Day Tuesday night. Read more.
Watauga rally falls shy in loss to Furies
Forsyth Country Day looked ready to send Watauga’s girls’ basketball team packing early Tuesday night. The Pioneers had other ideas. Read more.
Lynch named SoCon’s top defender
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Corey Lynch was named the Southern Conference’s Defensive Most Valuable Player by the league’s coaches and media association. The announcements were made Tuesday.
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November 21, 2007
Road graders:
Watauga offensive line moves defenses around
When Watauga running back Eric Breitenstein gained 316 yards and scored six touchdowns in the Pioneers’ 52-36 victory over Central Cabarrus, plenty of people took notice.
To read more, please click here. Photo by Marie Freeman |
November 19, 2007
State 4-A playoffs: Watauga 52, Central Cabarrus 36
Watauga runner gains 316 yards, scores six TDs
Even for Eric Breitenstein, this was a big performance. Breitenstein has gained his share of yards and scored his share of touchdowns the past two years. But Watauga’s senior running back/safety outdid himself Friday in the Pioneers’ 52-36 victory over Central Cabarrus in the second round of the state 4-A playoffs at Jack Groce Stadium. Breitenstein set a career high with 316 yards rushing and with six touchdowns on just 24 carries.
To read more, please click here. Photo by Marie Freeman |
Mountaineers to host Dukes in first round
The road to Chattanooga may be a bit bumpier for Appalachian State this year. The Mountaineers, seeded in the top two the previous two seasons, did not pick up a seed in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Instead, the Mountaineers host James Madison in the first round of the playoffs Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
To read more, please click here. Photo by Marie Freeman
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Kostis, Earp win weight classes
When the leaves have fallen and the cold winds blow, you know its wrestling time again in the High Country. The Watauga Pioneers unrolled their mats Saturday to start things off by hosting the fifth annual Old Appalachian Invitational at Lentz-Eggers Gym. Read more.
ASU dumps MTSU
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Appalachian State shot a blistering 68.4 percent from the field and staved off a late Middle Tennessee rally to claim an 84-79 victory in the final game of the First Shot Exempt Tournament Saturday evening. Jeremy Clayton led all scorers with 15 points as one of five Mountaineers in double figures. Read more.
ASU back breaks Settle’s career rushing record
Beating Chattanooga 37-17 at Kidd Brewer Stadium Saturday in front of 23,328 was just one reason for Appalachian State running back Kevin Richardson to smile. Read more.
UNCG ends ASU’s season in semifinals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Appalachian State offense that was as strong as ever in its win over Davidson Friday night struggled in its 3-1 loss to UNC Greensboro in the semifinals of the Southern Conference volleyball tournament Saturday. Read more.
Mountaineers fall to Spartans
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Appalachian State fell 64-62 on a San Jose State basket with 0.7 seconds left in its second game at the First Shot Exempt Tournament. Read more.
Area sports round up
Pioneers off to fast start: LENOIR — Watauga’s swimming teams began their seasons last Wednesday with Watauga’s boys claiming victory over South Caldwell and McDowell. Read more.
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