Archived
ASU grabs win after eight lead changes
Appalachian State’s thrilling 37-36 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles had no less than eight lead changes. Even when the lead didn’t change hands, the finish kept the 20,851 fans at Paulson Stadium on their feet as players from both teams kept making big play after big play.
East Burke dashes Watauga's homecoming hopes
East Burke held Watauga to seven yards in total offense in the first half and rolled to a 45-13 win over the Pioneers Friday night at Jack Groce Stadium.
Rivalry renewed
It doesn’t matter where Appalachian State plays Georgia Southern. The game usually is close and the outcome is rarely determined by the fourth quarter.
WHS captures NWC crowns
MORGANTON — Both of Watauga’s cross country teams claimed Northwestern 4-A Conference championships Wednesday at the league’s meet at Freedom High.
ASU hoops begin
Appalachian State’s men’s basketball team has won, or won a share, of the last two Southern Conference North Division championships. When the Mountaineers begin official practices Friday, the goal is to move farther than that.
Watauga eyes victory vs. Cavaliers
Watauga’s defense has faced challenges before. They faced the passing game of Davie County and the running game of Shelby. Both teams had offenses that were based on speed.
Pioneers claim NWC crown
Watauga’s recipe for beating A.C. Reynolds seemed simple enough. Pass the ball well and allow the Pioneers’ frontline players a chance to spike the ball.
Champs hold reunion
They may be miles apart most of the year. But as it is with former football teammates, the Watauga Pioneers’ 1978 edition can meet and feel like they have never parted.
Appalachian women begin hoops practices
Appalachian State head women’s basketball coach Darcie Vincent has held first-day practices before — just not at Appalachian State.
Western dumps ASU 3-1
CULLOWHEE — In keeping consistent with the theme of the season, Appalachian State’s volleyball team played Western Carolina as close as possible but came away with a loss, 25-22, 27-25, 21-25 and 25-20 Wednesday.
Otober 15, 2008
Commentary: Books on ASU worth reading
If you haven’t gone out and purchased the book on Jerry Moore titled “King of the Mountain: The Jerry Moore Story” do yourself a favor and get a copy.
WHS sweeps Titans
MARION — Watauga’s volleyball team tuned up for its showdown with A.C. Reynolds by sweeping McDowell 3-0 in a Northwestern 4-A Conference match Monday.
Watauga jayvees smother Ashe
There are some advantages and disadvantages to play a jayvee makeup game on Monday night.
Reynolds rallies past Watauga
ASHEVILLE — There was a time when Watauga led A.C. Reynolds 2-0 and then 3-2 in their Northwestern 4-A Conference soccer game at Dalton Stadium.
October 13, 2008
WHS settles for sixth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Watauga’s girls’ cross country team finished sixth in the Albemarle Invitational run Saturday and hosted by Albemarle (Va.) High School.
WHS jayvees cruise to win
Watauga’s jayvee team scored three touchdowns on its first four second-half possessions to pull away from McDowell 45-29 Thursday night at Jack Groce Stadium.
Watauga needs two overtimes to beat Titans
MARION — Watauga put in for a little overtime Friday night at McDowell. The Pioneers made the two extra periods pay off.
Eagles, ‘Cats sweep ASU
Appalachian State fell twice to Southern Conference teams, losing to Davidson 3-0 and Georgia Southern 3-0 Friday and Saturday.
Get Firefox