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ASU returns to The Rock Presbyterian College, a Big South team in its second year at the Division I level, has already played three Southern Conference teams. They’ll take their chances with a fourth, which happens to own the last three Football Championship Subdivision championships. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Commentary: Blue Hose has guts to play App State
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Presbyterian College Southern Conference tour.

UNC Greensboro rallies past Apps
Coming off two straight victories, Appalachian State’s volleyball team seemed to be rolling when it opened its showdown with UNC Greensboro by winning the first set played in front of 383 at the Holmes Center Wednesday night.

Rex scores five again
TAYLORSVILLE — Jennings Rex scored five goals for the second time this season in a game and to lead Watauga to a 5-3 victory over Alexander Central Wednesday night in a Northwestern 4-A Conference match.

Second season starts Friday: Pioneers eye Alexander Central
Most prep football coaches break their seasons down into three parts. First, there is the non-conference part, often known as the first season. Then there are the conference games, known as the second season. Then there are the playoffs.

Reynolds Edges WHS netters
It’s difficult to battle A.C. Reynolds’ depth when it comes to girls’ tennis. And though Watauga was even with the Rockets after the six singles matches, Reynolds found enough depth in doubles to claim a 5-4 victory over the Pioneers at the Carroll Complex.

HSCA soccer report
The Avalanche turned in a complete performance in front of a supportive home crowd for a 3-0 victory Saturday over High Point PTFC in the Avs’ first home match of the season.

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September 24, 2008

WHS offensive line improves in victory over Ashe Last week was not a good week to be a Watauga offensive linemen. Photo by Rob Moore

ASU stopped by own miscues
It’s a situation that’s been played out on football fields all over the country. A team is driving the ball when a penalty brings the drive to a screeching halt.

Wilson leads WHS past East Burke 5-1

A little diversity is usually considered good, especially when it comes to scoring goals on a soccer team.

Moore, Robertson out because of injuries
Appalachian State running back Devon Moore (ankle) and defensive end Tony Robertson (foot) are both expected to miss approximately six weeks due to their respective injuries suffered in the Mountaineers’ 35-32 setback Saturday at James Madison.

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September 22, 2008

ASU blows 21-point lead in loss to Dukes HARRISONBURG, Va. — Appalachian State seemed all set to ruin James Madison’s revenge quest. Then the roof caved in, and the Mountaineers were finished. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Commentary: JMU really wanted this game bad
HARRISONBURG, Va. — This was one that James Madison wanted really bad. More than Homer Simpson wants doughnuts. More than Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. More than Hillary Clinton wants to be president.

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

WHS still rolling
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.

ASU dumps Camels
Arie Muniz scored the games only goal in the 73rd minute to give Appalachian State a 1-0 men’s soccer win over Campbell Saturday evening at the ASU Soccer Stadium.

Watauga pulls away from Huskies in second half
Either by offense, or by defense, Watauga’s Baine Martin is finding ways to score touchdowns.

Watauga falls to ACR, rebounds vs. McDowell
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.

Mountaineers take second in own invitational
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.