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Under-15s go worst to first The High Country Soccer Association’s under-15 team won the NCYSA Classic Western Division after finishing last the past three years. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Antonio Alegria, Bradley Johnson, Liam Knight, Ely Murrey, Jake Chafteen, Sam Shell, Will Voss, Inzo Aliano, Eric Arroyo; and back row, left to right, coach Kiki Wallace, Zack Helms, Berkley Wilcox, Joey Spinnato, Andrew Lopp, Honor Rognstad, Mack Enterline, Brandon Calhoun and Tyler Keagy. Photo submitted

Reynolds pulls away in second half
For the first 40 minuets of Watauga’s game with A.C. Reynolds, the Pioneers showed they could play with the Rockets.

Robertson to play in East-West showdown
Watauga continues to send players to the East-West All-Star soccer game.

Pioneers power past A.C. Reynolds 10-4
ASHEVILLE - Watauga’s baseball team usually asks Baine Martin and Cal Hardee to get on base so power hitter Adam Church can drive them in.

WHS netters grab NWC title
Watauga’s boys’ tennis team clinched the Northwestern 4-A Conference championship Wednesday night with a 9-0 victory over A.C. Reynolds.

Mountaineers cool off HPU
HIGH POINT - In just the second start of his career, sophomore Taylor Miller allowed only one run in five innings of work to lead visiting Appalachian State’s baseball team to a 6-4 victory over High Point on Wednesday at Williard Stadium.

Lake named all-conference
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Appalachian State men’s tennis standout Bobby Lake, a former Watauga standout, was named first team all-Southern Conference, the league’s office announced Thursday.

Curry to NBA
DAVIDSON - Stephen Curry, Davidson’s All-American guard, said in a press conference held at the school Thursday that he will enter the NBA draft and forgo his senior season with the Wildcats.

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April 22, 2009

Going to Church It usually takes an act of congress to get Watauga coach Pete Hardee to give up a game-time responsibility. Photo by Steve Behr

WHS blanks Spartans
It seems the only thing that could stop Watauga’s boys’ tennis team Monday was the weather.

ASU to host Upstate
Appalachian State’s softball team will play USC Upstate for the first time and will play a single game at Tennessee in mid-week action this week.

Bentley takes over program
John Mark Bentley, an assistant coach the past three seasons, will become Appalachian State head wrestling coach for the 2009-10 season. Bentley replaces Paul Mance, who spent the past 33 years as ASU’s head coach.

Pioneers blast Patriots
The gap between first place and last place in the Northwestern 4-A Conference baseball standings is currently 17 runs.

Around the area: Game time changes
Game times for two of Appalachian State University's home baseball games this week have changed. Due to a forecast for inclement weather on Tuesday night, ASU’s game versus North Carolina A&T at Smith Stadium has been moved to 4 p.m.

ASU slips to 11th in tourney
FLORENCE, S.C. - Casey Johnson carded a four-over, 76 Monday and leads Appalachian State’s men’s golf team after 36 holes at the Southern Conference Championship. Johnson has a score of six-over par 150 and stands in 30th with one round remaining.

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April 20, 2009

ASU takes two from Cougars CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s been a while since Appalachian State beat College of Charleston in baseball. It’s been even longer since the Mountaineers have taken at least two games of a three-game series with the Cougars. Photo by Steve Behr

Commentary: Saturday was golden at the Behr residence
Usually, I devote this space to some column about sports, usually either about Appalachian State or Watauga athletics. We’ll get back to the sports on Wednesday. Today, I offer my congratulations to a couple who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Saturday.

Panthers trip up Watauga late
CHARLOTTE - Providence centerfielder Tyler Zupcic will be Appalachian State’s gain in 2010 when he plays for the Mountaineers. Last Saturday, he represented Watauga’s loss.

Tough road games toughen Pioneers
CHARLOTTE - If Watauga wasn’t made aware of how difficult the state 4-A playoffs could be after last week, they’ll probably never figure it out.

Mountaineers sweep Furman
Michelle Lighton scored the winning run in the second inning and hit a home run in the sixth, while Kayla Richardson threw a one-hitter to give Appalachian State a 3-0 win over Furman Sunday.

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