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Breaking news: LSU-App State football game moved to 10 a.m.
The LSU Appalachian State football game is now scheduled for 10 a.m. (11 a.m. in N.C.) Saturday, LSU and governor’s office officials decided today. The game is being moved up from 4 p.m. because of safety concerns from potential evacuations from both the New Orleans and southwestern Louisiana areas, said LSU System spokesman Charles Zewe. There will be no pre-game activities, he said.

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General Moore on the road The General Moore has headed to Baton Rouge, La., for the season opener for the Mountaineers when they take on LSU. The General just came into creation during the past four weeks when Phillip Washburn and Matt Capehart General Contractors from Boone bought the car. Within this time frame, they have painted and decaled the car from front to back in honor of the Mountaineers and coach Jerry Moore. “Showing their dedication to the Mountaineers and proud of it, they headed to LSU Thursday evening to share this beauty with the ‘Kittens’ at LSU,” a spokesperson for the company said. “They plan on taking this car to all the home games and all of the away games they most possibly can.” Photo by Pam Dollar.

Around the area: Storm wins final tournament of season The Watauga Storm 12-under baseball team won the USSSA Hickory Slugfest Tournament by defeating the Carolina Cougars 6-3 in the Championship game. Photo submitted

Appalachian State goes for upset at LSU
Appalachian State head football coach Jerry Moore knows that his Mountaineers are big underdogs when it comes to their showdown with No. 6 LSU Saturday.

Commentary: Predictions provide no guarantees
I vaguely remember reading a column written by the sports editor of the Michigan student newspaper last year.

Pioneers spike Avery, Hickory 3-0
Watauga’s volleyball team continues to roll through the non-conference season unbeaten.

Bad weather forces changes in several Watauga schedules
The recent bad weather has forced the Watauga athletics department to make some changes to its schedule.
Appalachian receivers must produce to win.

ASU receivers must produce to win
When Appalachian State beat Michigan 34-32 in the Mountaineers’ 2007 season opener, their receivers played a major role in the victory.

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August 27, 2008

Loss doesn't break confidence MOCKSVILLE - After a tough 41-7 loss last Friday to Davie County, Watauga's football team did not open the 2008 season like it planned. Photo by Rob Moore

App State picked to finish second
Appalachian State’s volleyball team was picked to finish second by the head coaches in the Southern Conference North Division for 2008.

Sports Forum: Dicus good for Little League Baseball
We would like to offer our sincerest thanks to Bill Dicus, who recently resigned as the District 7 Little League President of Watauga County after serving in this volunteer position for two years. Bill will be missed by the players, volunteer coaches, and parents of youth baseball and softball in Watauga County.

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August 25, 2008

Watauga scores first, Davie scores victory MOCKSVILLE — Watauga’s football season started better than anybody could anticipate. Then things started to go wrong, and in a hurry. Photo by Rob Moore

Commentary: Pioneers can correct mistakes
MOCKSVILLE — Okay, so Watauga’s 41-7 loss to Davie County Friday night was not the best way to begin a season.

WHS dumps Foard
Watauga’s volleyball team rolled through a tri-match Saturday, beating Fred T. Foard 3-1 and then Avery 3-0.

ASU receiver ready to return to field
In just one game, Brian Quick made a name for himself at Appalachian State two different ways.