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Watauga High School Names girls’ Head Tennis Coach
Terry Hartley has been named girls’ head tennis coach at Watauga High, according to Watauga athletic director Jeff Link.

Ealy Promoted to Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Josh Ealy has been promoted to assistant men’s basketball coach at Appalachian State. head coach Houston Fancher announced Friday.

Watauga opens fall practices Friday Finally, after a summer of workouts and camps, Watauga gets to officially usher in the Tim Pruitt era. Photo by Mark Mitchell

WHS eyes chance to get started
Over the course of the summer, there have been many changes to the Watauga football program.

ASU earns academic award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Appalachian State’s volleyball team has earned the Game Plan/AVCA Team Academic Award for the fourth time in five seasons, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Tuesday.

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July 30, 2008

Ayers likes what he sees in Breitenstein GREENVILLE, S.C. — When Wofford coach Mike Ayers started recruiting Eric Breitenstein, he was not sure if his efforts would be rewarded. File photo

ASU alumni report to camps
Former Appalachian State receiver Dexter Jackson reported to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ training camp, while former ASU kicker Julian Rauch did the same with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rec softball signups continue
The Watauga County Parks and Recreation is currently accepting team registration for Fall League adult softball.

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July 28, 2008

Want to stop Edwards? It's plane and simple GREENVILLE, S. — Very few defensive coordinators have figured out how to stop Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards. Photo by Rob Moore

Watauga duo glad to play in games
GREENSBORO — Sarah Caldwell and Casey Augustine of Watauga High fame were shipped off over the week to participate in the 60th annual East-West All-Star games in Greensboro.

Around the area: Bakken plays in national tournament
Madison Bakken, a rising junior at Watauga High School, was chosen to represent North Carolina in the USA Volleyball High Performance national championships in Tucson, Ariz. this weekend

Lynch will sport Bengal stripes

Former Appalachian State standout Corey Lynch said he will sign with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Three Mountaineers sign pro contracts overseas

Three Appalachian State men's basketball student-athletes have signed professional contracts to play basketball in Europe next season.