Anthony Bouthillette contributed to the story Installation week has brought many activites to Western Carolina University’s campus including a disc golf open player’s tournament on Monday, March 26. 20 plus students and staff competed in the tournament and the winners were announced on the baseball game on March 27. WCU Professor Justin Menickelli designed the […]
Catamounts early lead diminishes; falls to Kennesaw State, 11-9
March 27, 2012 by
Chancellor David’s Belcher’s opening pitch sailed high, but landed in the dirt to the right of the catcher and came up just short. The game that ensued would end like this too. After a strong start, the Western Carolina pitching rotation gave up seven earned runs and three costly errors would eventually doom the Catamounts […]
Player Spotlight: Ross Heffley
March 26, 2012 by
Don’t let Ross Heffley’s short stature fool you. At 5 feet 8 inches tall and 185 pounds he may not intimidate the average person, but his play on the diamond in three seasons for the Western Carolina Catamounts baseball team has been gigantic. Heffley, a senior infielder for WCU, entered his senior season ranked tops […]
Valley of the Lilies Marathon
March 21, 2012 by
It’s that time again – time for the annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5k Sunday, March 25. The half marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 5k starts at 7:45 a.m. The course for the half marathon will be a scenic one, featuring rolling hills on the campus of Western Carolina […]
Catamount Football Spring Update
March 20, 2012 by
The Western Carolina football program began it’s mandated spring practices under new coach, Mark Speir last week. The team practiced in full pads and Speir was pleased with the effort of his players. “Overall, I was really pleased with the intensity and focus and the way our guys came out and attacked this first day […]
Getting ready for the 13.1
March 14, 2012 by
The annual Valley of Lilies Half Marathon and 5k is just around the corner and runners are gearing up for the 13.1 trek through the scenic Cullowhee Valley. “I’ve never done a half marathon before, I’m excited to be out there with other people that I know at Western,” said 22-year-old WCU Senior, Kaykay Deardoff who is one […]
