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Homecoming: Mountaineers storm the Citadel

After Appalachian State’s win over Presbyterian, Jerry Moore reminded the media that it might take a few extra games for the Mountaineers’ offense to gel. In their 47-21 victory over the 12th-ranked Citadel Saturday, that might have happened.

Watauga falls to Shelby on the road

Making small mistakes against Shelby is not a good idea. Making big ones is even worse. Watauga did both and paid the price in a 27-6 loss to the Lions, the 2-AA state runners up in 2007.

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Appalachian hosts Bulldogs
ASU head coach Jerry Moore called the second half of the Mountaineers’ 48-14 victory over Presbyterian last Saturday “Appalachian football.”

Watauga volleyball teams sweeps past rival Alexander Central 3-0
Watauga’s volleyball team was determined not to let Alexander Central off the hook.

Rex scores twice in win over S.C.
SAWMILLS — Jennings Rex scored two goals to lead Watauga’s boys’ soccer team to a 2-0 victory over South Caldwell in Northwestern 4-A Conference play Wednesday night.

Pioneers face tough test Friday at Shelby
It’s not like Shelby is unbeatable. The Lions are 2-2 heading into this weekend’s prep football schedule.

Pioneers sweep NWC foes Freedom, Alexander Central

It would have been a tough way for Austin Williamson to finish her final regular season at Watauga.

Hannah wins cycling event
The Appalachian State cycling team traveled to Virginia Tech for an ACC conference race looking to secure a spot at the upcoming College Mountain Bike Championships in Banner Elk.

Mountaineers blank Cougars
Antonio Harley scored his second goal of the season in the 20th minute and Appalachian State’s men’s soccer team never looked back, defeating College of Charleston 3-0 in the first ever game at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium

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October 2, 2008

Passing the time WHS controls clock with air attack TAYLORSVILLE — Usually when teams try to control the clock, they do it with a running game. Photo by Rob Moore

Cook grabs medal
MARION — Watauga’s Linzy Cook fired a round of 39 to be the medalist in the latest Northwestern 4-A Conference golf tournament held at Mimosa Country Club.

Radford honored by SoCon
Until last Saturday, Appalachian State running back Devin Radford was struggling in his first year with the program.

Edwards’ ankle getting better
Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards did not practice Monday because of a sprained left ankle, but he expects to be in the starting lineup when the Mountaineers host The Citadel Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

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September 29, 2008

Slow start, fast finish Appalachian State head coach Jerry Moore went a bit beyond saying his Mountaineers struggled in the first half against Presbyterian Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Commentary: ‘Awful’ first half can’t be repeated
Appalachian State scored 48 points, gained 697 yards in total offense and had a running back collect 179 yards rushing Saturday.

Elon overtakes Mountaineers 3-2
Appalachian State showed every sign of sweeping visiting Elon at the Holmes Center Saturday afternoon.

Watauga claims two victories in H.C. Classic
A slow track and muddy conditions could not keep Watauga’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from winning the inaugural High Country Classic meet Saturday at State Farm Park.

WHS blanks Cavs
ICARD — Watauga’s girls’ tennis team did not lose a set in its 9-0 victory over East Burke Thursday.

Pioneers pass by Cougars
TAYLORSVILLE — Nothing was more steady than Devan Corum’s right arm Friday night at Alexander Central.

WHS spikes Cavaliers
Watauga’s volleyball team beat East Burke 3-0 Thursday, taking a 25-17, 25-12, 25-11 decision. Watauga improved to 16-2 overall, 6-1 in the Northwestern 4-A Conference.

Lady Avalance falls to MUFC
MATTHEWS — The MUFC took a 1-0 decision from the High Country Soccer Association under-13 Lady Avalanche in a Sept. 20 showdown .