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Rivalry renewed
If Appalachian State has a non-conference rivalry with anybody, it�fs with two teams. One is with Charlotte.

Commentary: ETSU game worth a good look

Some Behr facts to chew on this weekend: One of my favorite non-conference games that the Appalachian State men's basketball team plays is against East Tennessee State, which is Saturday at the Holmes Center.

AFCA coach of the year Appalachian State head coach Jerry Moore was named the American Football Coaches Association�fs Region 2 Football Championship Subdivision's Coach of the Year. It is the fifth time in his 20-year career that Moore has earned the honor, having won the award in 1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006. In addition, Moore has also been nominated for the Liberty Mutual FCS Coach of the Year award. File photo

Pollard targets power pitchers
Before the 2009 season begins, Appalachian State's baseball program announced the signing of the freshman class of 2010 Wednesday.

Pioneers eye second chance at Ashe County
Sometimes, the best strategy is to get the ball to the tallest player on the team and then get out the way.

Wilkes Central pulls away from WHS
Once Wilkes Central took a lead on Watauga, the Eagles were not so anxious to give it back.

Around the region
WHS freshmen boys beat Crossnore - Watauga's freshman boys basketball team picked up its first win Tuesday by beating Crossnore Academy 42-31.

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December 10, 2008

All-NWC: Pioneers put several on league teams	Watauga had three athletes be named Northwestern 4-A Conference players of the year for fall athletics. File photos

NCHSAA elevates lacrossse to varsity status
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association voted to give boys and girls lacrosse varsity status for the 2009-10 school year in its board meeting last week.

Former ASU star learns NFL ropes
CHARLOTTE - Dexter Jackson was decked out in Tampa Bay Bucs colors, but he was in a sweat suit and not in pads.

Shockers handle Appalachian
WICHITA, Kan.- The buckets wouldn't fall and foul trouble came early and often on Monday night as Appalachian State's women's basketball fell 63-46 at Wichita State.

Harris posts top 55-meter time in ASU indoor meet
Appalachian State indoor men's track and field season started on a strong note, as two Mountaineers won individual titles and numerous others improved their personal best in their respective events.

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December 8, 2008

App gets caught in Spiders' web Appalachian State's reign of being the kings of the Football Championship Subdivision ended on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Mark Mitchell

Commentary: App dynasty put on hold until 2009
That wasn�ft so good, was it? The Appalachian Dynasty took a major hit at The Rock Saturday when Richmond rolled in and put a 33-13 whuppin on the Mountaineers.

Sims hits key foul shots in ASU win
SPARTANBURG, S.C. �\ Donald Sims scored 17 points, 14 of them in the second half, and led visiting Appalachian State to an 82-77 victory over Wofford in a Southern Conference showdown Saturday night.

WHS dumps Vikings again
Watauga's girls' basketball team already knew if they could contain North Wilkes center Carly Noble, their chances of beating the Vikings would increase.

Pioneers avenge earlier loss
Watauga's boys' basketball team shook off a slow first half and pulled away from North Wilkes in a 67-50 victory Friday night at Lentz-Eggers Gym. Watauga avenged a 69-59 loss to North Wilkes two days earlier.

Pioneers give out grid awards
Baine Martin was awarded the Golden Helmet by his teammates at the Watauga football banquet held Sunday at the Broyhill Inn.

Thompson buries ASU with 3s
Davidson's men's basketball team has All-American sharpshooter Stephen Curry. Apparently, Alex Thompson, from Davidson�fs women�fs team, picked up a few pointers from Curry.

Two Pioneers take 3rd, App falls
HENDERSONVILLE �\ Conner Grasinger and Jason Wood each placed third in the Falcon Frenzy hosted by West Hendersonville Friday and Saturday.

WHS boys clip Titans, Cougars
WILKESBORO �\ Watauga's boys' swim team finished first and the girls�f team finished second in a meet vs. McDowell, Alexander Central and West Wilkes Friday.