CULLOWHEE — So far the score is even at Western Carolina in the top of the fifth inning, 2-2. Appalachian second baseman Wes Hobson and outfielder Chris Alessandria were each credited with an RBI in the third and fourth innings respectively.
Western scored both of their runs during the third after consecutive RBIs by Ross Heffley [...]
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March 8, 2009
The View from the Press Box
March 8, 2009
The View from the Press Box
It’s a beautiful day in Cullowhee as the Appalachian State University baseball team is closing its series against Western Carolina University today.
The Catamounts took the first two games of the series. Friday’s game gave Appalachian its first shut-out of the season, as they lost 4-0.
The first pitch is just moments away – senior RHP Corey [...]
February 27, 2009
The View from the Pressbox
Appalachian dropped to 0-2 in the weekend series after losing the second game of the night to Elon 14-10.
The Mountaineers will host the Phoenix for the final game tomorrow at 2 p.m.
-Ashley Davis
February 27, 2009
The View from the Pressbox
It’s now 11:17, play has resumed and Appalachian is trailing by eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Seth Grant entered the game to pitch following the fog delay and held the Phoenix scoreless in the third and fourth innings. However, Elon resumed their offensive onslaught in the fifth inning with four runs to [...]
February 13, 2009
The View from Press Row
Mountaineers Fall in Overtime
In its second meeting with The Citadel in just more than a week, Appalachian was unable to grab a victory and fell in overtime 78-73.
The Mountaineers trailed on the final possession of regulation, but center Isaac Butts tipped the ball in the basket at the buzzer after a missed shot by A.J. [...]
February 4, 2009
The View from Press Row
ASU Wrestling gains victory over Davidson
Appalachian’s wrestling team took a step forward in SoCon play Tuesday evening when it knocked off Davidson College 25-9 to earn its first conference victory of the season.
The Mountaineers (6-14, 1-2) earned their first victory in four consecutive matches.
February 3, 2009
The View from Press Row
Mountaineers earn win over Georgia Southern
Appalachian knocked off Georgia Southern Wednesday evening, giving the team its third victory in the last four games.
The victory was made possible by solid efforts from a number of different players.
Guard Donald Sims had a tremendous evening, shooting 9-15 from the field to bring his scoring total to a career-high [...]
January 31, 2009
The View from Press Row
Appalachian held out in a close one Saturday afternoon, knocking off Furman 77-75 in the pair’s second meeting of the season.
The Mountaineers reached victory with help from Donald Sims and Isaac Butts, who had 20 and 16 points each, respectively.
Appalachian almost gave the win away after leading 37-26 at halftime. Furman shot 7-13 from 3-point [...]
November 25, 2008
Moore, Edwards and Roman receive season awards
Appalachian football added additional honors to the completion of an already successful regular season Tuesday, as the Southern Conference named head coach Jerry Moore, Coach of the Year, quarterback Armanti Edwards, Offensive Player of the Year, and linebacker Jacque Roman, Defensive Player of the Year.
The Coach of the Year accolade was the sixth of Moore’s [...]
November 15, 2008
The View from the Press Box
It’s halftime at Kidd Brewer Stadium, and the Elon Phoenix have held Appalachian to 14 points.
The two touchdowns came courtesy of a 13-yard reception by tight end Ben Jorden and a 33-yard reception by receiver Matt Cline.
Elon scored their first touchdown of the game three minutes after Appalachian had taken a solid 14-point lead with [...]
