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Bring on the new guys What little Appalachian State knows about Samford may not really matter, if last Saturday holds true. Photo by Mark Mitchell

WHS keeps rolling
It took a while for Watauga’s volleyball team to find its rhythm against South Caldwell Tuesday. When the Pioneers got their offense cranked up, there was little South could do to stop them.

Netters sending six to regional
Watauga qualified all six of its girls’ tennis players in Northwestern 4-A Conference tennis tournament held Tuesday.

Pioneers expect good running game from Titans
Going into its showdown with McDowell Friday night, Watauga does not want to be the first team to visit the Titans and lose.

Pioneers rally to beat Titans
The fog that rolled in off the New River at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex Wednesday night didn’t seem to have an effect on what Watauga was doing on the field.

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October 8, 2008

Pioneers cruise past Patriots 9-3 Watauga broke a tie game open with six unanswered goals and buried Freedom 9-3 in a Northwestern 4-A Conference soccer showdown at Jack Groce Stadium Monday night. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Two Mountaineers earn honor
Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards and cornerback Cortez Gilbert were named players of the week by the Southern Conference.

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October 6, 2008

Off and running 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. Photo by Mark Mitchell

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.

Commentary: Warning — Beware of ASU
Bad news for the rest of the Southern Conference: Appalachian State looks ready for conference play.

Watauga girls finish eighth at Wendy’s
CHARLOTTE — Watauga’s cross country teams were impressive enough at the Wendy’s Invitational at McAlpine Park. Just think how well they would have done with a full team.

Mountaineers drop SoCon road matches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Appalachian State’s volleyball team went to Alabama with hopes of picking up its first Southern Conference win of the year.

ASU edges Wofford in OT
SPARTANBURG,S.C. — Antonio Harley scored in the 104th minute to give Appalachian State 2-1 double-overtime win over Wofford Saturday night.