Mountaineers use strong second half
to overcome Colonels,
36-28 |
James Nix
Associate Editor |
Josh Brown | Cheif Photographer |
The Appalachian State
University Mountaineers used a strong second half performance to
overcome the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels 36-28 in Kidd
Brewer Stadium Saturday.
The win marks Appalachian’s first of the
season after a 50-17 loss to Marshall University two weeks ago.
The Mountaineers struggled in the first half
of play, but stayed strong throughout the second half to pull out
the victory.
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| Key second half changes lead to dominating
Mountaineer performance |
Josh
Dernosek
Sports Beat |
One great half of football
can produce a victory.
The Appalachian State University football team
put visiting Eastern Kentucky University away with a phenomenal
performance in the second half after a damp opening half on Saturday.
The Mountaineers looked good early as they scored
on their first drive down field with a four-yard touchdown run by
Jerry Beard. Mark Wright hit the extra point to put Appalachian
up 7-0 and Appalachian did not see another point on the board for
the remainder of the half.
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| Appalachian adds Hurley to pitching
lineup, looks for season improvement |
Jennifer Brannock
Sports Beat |
“Hurling”
a large, rock-hard collaboration of cork and leather past a mystified
batter may seem like a challenge to most, but to Appalachian State
University’s newest softball pitcher, it’s all in a day’s
work.
Jennifer Hurley, a 5-foot-4-inch sophomore from
Asheboro, joined Appalachian’s softball program last month
following her transfer from Liberty University after only one year.
While at Liberty, Hurley started in 33 games and
boasted an earned run average of 2.93. Despite a 14-19 record, Hurley
struck out 140 batters in 229 and one-third innings and played 20
complete games.
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| Mountaineers snap losing streak;
defeat Mocs in SoCon opener |
Allie Woods
Sports Beat |
The Appalachian
State University volleyball team opened their conference schedule
with a win against the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. The
victory pushed the Mountaineers’ record to 7-2 overall and
1-0 in conference play, as well as snap a two-game losing streak
for ASU.
The Mountaineers have a squad full of freshman
who are getting very significant playing time but were led by a
couple of upperclassman on this day. With no seniors on this year’s
squad the leadership duties fall on junior middle blocker, Katherine
Dean who led ASU with 16 kills and sophomore setter, Amber Mangrum
who had 44 assists.
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| Mountaineers adapt to life without
senior quarterback Joe Burchette |
Jennifer Brannock
Staff Writer |
Despite the temporary loss
of starting quarterback senior Joe Burchette, Appalachian State
University head football coach Jerry Moore is optimistic about
his team’s performance this season.
Obvious concern has been voiced regarding the
momentary absence of Burchette, who is recovering from recent
back surgery, and how his injury will affect the team. Burchette
is a fifth year senior who has started at quarterback since mid-season
in 2000 and has led the Mountaineers to a 4-2 record in the I-AA
playoffs.
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| Mountaineers slide by Miami University
with 2-1 victory |
Jennifer Brannock
Sports Beat |
The Appalachian State University
field hockey team secured their second win of the season against
the Miami University RedHawks 2-1 with a dramatic conclusion Friday
evening at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
It was a cool, clear Friday the 13th, but their
was no bad luck to be had for the Mountaineers, led by junior Nara
Brookes, who scored both goals for Appalachian in their hard fought
victory.
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