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Binning, Caldwell named All-State The space that Lucy Binning and Sarah Caldwell save for awards at their homes must be running out, and quickly. File photos

BS&G rides for 10th time; Red Cross fundraiser a consistent success
There was a time when Sonny Sweet had no idea if the Blood Sweat and Gears Bike Ride would last this long.

ASU film captures Emmy nomination
ATLANTA — Under The Lights: Appalachian State Football — A Date With Destiny, the hour-long documentary produced by FSN South detailing Appalachian State’s historic win over Michigan in the 2007 season opener, has been nominated for an Emmy award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Southeast Chapter.

ASU softball team inks three players
Appalachian State’s softball team received three commitments for the 2009 season. Joining the Mountaineers next season are catcher/utility Lindsay Whitlock , infielder/outfielder Amber Yarbrough and infielder/outfielder Amanda Brooks. Whitlock comes to Appalachian after batting .346 for Gainesville (Fla.) High School this spring. — From staff reports

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May 28, 2008

Watauga wins USSSA tourney MORGANTON — Some things just don’t change much when it comes to baseball. Then again, when it comes to summer baseball, they can change a lot. Photo submitted

Heyward looks like solid pick for Braves
HICKORY — Oftentimes, the best way to find out how good a guy can play baseball is to listen to what an opponent might say. Hickory Crawdads manager Gary Green wasted little time when talking about Rome (Ga.) Braves outfielder Jason Heyward.

Sports in brief: Meet the Coach Night to be held Thursday
The Watauga Touchdown Club will host “Meet the Coach Night” Thursday at the Watauga High School, starting at 6:30 p.m.

College World Series: Phoenix takes on UNCW
Elon, 2008 Southern Conference Champion, will take on UNC Wilmington in the NCAA Regionals in Cary, the NCAA announced. The game is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m.

Crawdads slip past Rome Braves 6-5
HICKORY — Both offenses were on display yet again at L.P. Frans Stadium on Monday in Hickory’s 6-5 win over the Rome Braves on Memorial Day.

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May 26, 2008

Paladins walk to victory CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jay Jackson did not hurt Appalachian State with his pitching, even though he was named to the All-Southern Conference team as a starting pitcher. Photo by Steve Behr

ASU inks Cook
After earning a plethora of honors and achievements during his time as a Watauga High School golfer, Darren Cook has chosen to remain local and play golf in Boone for another four years.

Ingle builds Rome
HICKORY — Former Appalachian State standout Randy Ingle needs more than a day to build Rome. Ingle, who was inducted into the Appalachian State Hall of Fame three years ago, is the current manager of the Rome Braves, the low Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

Pioneers grab three MVP awards
Watauga capped a solid year in athletics by having three athletes named player of the year in their sports.

Around the area: ‘One team’ football camp begins
The inaugral Watauga Pioneer “ONE team” football camp will be held June 16-19 at Jack Groce Stadium.

All-NWC teams
The 2008 spring All-NWC teams: