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JMU overcomes ASU in final push

Pioneers, turnovers tame Ashe Huskies 27-6

In the Pioneers’ 27-6 victory over Ashe County at Jack Groce Stadium Friday, Baine Martin added two more touchdowns to his season totals by returning an interception 36 yards for one score, and by breaking free for a 60-yard run for another.

Pioneer booters edge Freedom on the road

The Watauga boys’ soccer team held on in the closing minutes of its match against the resilient Freedom Patriots Thursday night to take a 1-0 win at the Catawba River Soccer Complex.

WHS volleyball squad downs McDowell

Much like it did two days earlier to fellow Northwestern 4-A Conference rival Freedom, Watauga’s volleyball team never gave McDowell any glimmer of hope of winning Thursday night.

Watauga girls tennis takes match

Watauga’s girls tennis team recovered from a loss at A.C. Reynolds with a 9-0 victory over McDowell at the Carroll Complex Thursday.

Top quarterbacks face off in FCS showdown

When No. 1-ranked Appalachian State travels to take on No. 5 James Madison, one thing will be certain — two of the top quarterbacks in the Football Championship Subdivision will play. File photos by Marie Freeman

Commentary: Crowd won’t intimidate Appalachian
I had to chuckle a little when a writer on the weekly SoCon conference call asked Appalachian State head coach Jerry Moore if the Mountaineers might be a little taken aback by the crowd that is expected at Bridgeforth Stadium Stadium this Saturday.

A.C. Reynolds blanks Pioneers
It seemed the best way for A.C. Reynolds to combat Watauga’s high-scoring offense was to keep the ball away from the Pioneers.

Pioneers host border rival Ashe County
When Watauga hosts Ashe County Friday night at Jack Groce Stadium, Ashe will be without its starting quarterback Daniel Waln.

Pioneers sweep NWC relay event
LENOIR — Watauga’s cross country teams dominated the Northwestern 4-A Conference relays held in Lenoir Wednesday.

Pioneers bash Patriots 3-0
It was quick, quiet and decisive. Watauga’s volleyball team had no trouble beating the Freedom Patriots 3-0 Tuesday night at Lentz-Eggers Gym. The Pioneers rolled to a 25-9, 25-11, 25-10 Northwestern 4-A Conference victory. Watauga (11-2, 4-1 NWC) hosts McDowell in another NWC showdown Thursday.

ETSU’s rally sinks Apps
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Appalachian State jumped out to a two-set lead Tuesday night before East Tennessee State came roaring back to take a 3-2 win over the Mountaineers, 29-31, 16-25, 25-14, 26-24 and 15-10.

Ashley scores five goals for u-18 teams
WINSTON-SALEM — The Lady Avalanche played in, and then won, their first Classic league match of the season, despite missing three starters.

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September 17, 2008

Defensive play of 2007? James Madison fumble kept ASU alive in playoffs Of all the plays Appalachian State’s defense made last year, the one made against James Madison stands out. File photo by Rob Moore

Rockets pull even with WHS
ASHEVILLE — A.C. Reynolds pulled into a tie with Watauga in the overall girls’ golf standings following the latest Northwestern 4-A Conference Golf tournament held Monday.

Watauga earns sportsmanship award
Showing sportsmanship has its rewards. Just ask Watauga athletics director Jeff Link.

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September 15, 2008

Pioneers erase 15-point deficit, claim win over Hounds MOUNT AIRY — Watauga, which trailed North Surry for most of Friday’s showdown, rallied for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtook the Greyhounds 26-22 in a shocking finish to a game that North Surry had under control — until the final 12 minutes. Photo by Rob Moore

Defense keeps Pioneers in game
MOUNT AIRY — Most who watched Watauga rally to take a 26-22 victory from North Surry Friday night will remember how quarterback Devan Corum rallied the Pioneers for three fourth-quarter touchdowns.

WHS jayvees fall to N. Surry
Watauga’s jayvee football team fell to North Surry 20-16 Thursday night at Jack Groce Stadium.

ASU wins Winthrop Classic
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Sean Dreybus scored just two minutes into overtime off an assist from Arie Muniz to give Appalachian a 2-1 win over Winthrop in the Winthrop Classic Sunday afternoon.