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Paladins return for yearly slugfest Furman does not have Jerome Felton. The Paladins do not have Renaldo Gray nor do they have Cedric Gipson. Yet Appalachian State Jerry Moore doesn’t feel any better. Photo by Steve Behr

Trip to East Carolina highlights 2009 slate
Appalachian State will not have to board an airplane to play an FBS opponent in 2009.

Pioneers rip Patriots, Myers Park up next
After handling Freedom two times this season, Watauga should have had no problem beating the Patriots again, especially in the second round of the state 4-A playoffs.

Wallace’s return lifts Pioneers
It would be easy to understand if Jake Wallace wanted to call it a season. But Wallace would not have his senior year end because of an injury — even a serious one.

Watauga edges Wilkes Central
With a postseason berth secured, Watauga’s boys’ soccer team starts the state 4-A playoffs next week. Instead of being idle for an entire week, the Pioneers scheduled two games against solid opponents this week to get ready.

WHS tennis falls
Watauga’s girls’ tennis season ended Tuesday with a 5-2 loss to Providence in the second round of the state 4-A team tennis tournament at the Carroll Complex.

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October 22, 2008
Appalachian announces 2009 football schedule
Six home games, including the home opener versus a traditional NCAA Division I FCS power, and the renewal of an in-state rivalry after a 30-year hiatus highlight Appalachian State University's 2009 football schedule, which was announced by director of athletics Charlie Cobb on Tuesday afternoon.

Playoffs continue Watauga’s Maddi Bakken (17) and Katie Tester (1) go up for a block against A.C. Reynolds. The Pioneers, who breezed past Berry Academy in the first round of the state 4-A playoffs, host Northwestern 4-A Conference rival Freedom in the second round Tuesday at Lentz-Eggers Gym at 6 p.m. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Gilbert turns to Lord for help on choice
There was a time when Cortez Gilbert had no interest in attending Appalachian State.

Edwards honored again
Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards was named the Southern Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week for the third straight week.

Pioneers pull away from Cougars 4-1
The are two occasions in sports when it’s important to win games. One is on homecoming weekend. The other is Senior Night.

Area soccer: Under-18 team hosts play-in game
The High Country Avalanche under-18 girls’ soccer team is playing the Winston-Salem Twins Wednesday night in a play-in match to determine who will reach the Presidents Cup state tournament.

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October 20, 2008

Statesboro shootout ASU holds on to take victory over Eagles STATESBORO, Ga. — Just when No. 2 Appalachian State had the upper hand Saturday on No. 25 Georgia Southern, things would suddenly change. Photo by Jake Hallman/Statesboro Herald

Fourth-down play keeps drive alive
STATESBORO, Ga. — In a game loaded with big plays and big decisions, Appalachian State needed plenty of both to beat Georgia Southern 37-36 Saturday.

East Burke pounds Watauga
Not much could have helped Watauga Friday night. Not the presence of the 1978 state championship Pioneers and not the fact that it was homecoming would help the Pioneers against Northwestern 4-A Conference rival East Burke.

Pioneers blast Berry in first round
Watauga left little doubt as to whether it belongs in the NCHSAA 4-A volleyball playoffs.

Interceptions ground Eagles
STATESBORO, Ga. — Travis Dowda knew that the Appalachian State defense had to make a big play, or risk losing to Georgia Southern.