In November 2020, Tyler Pope was self-employed and producing a sports podcast with two of his friends from his undergraduate and graduate years. A year removed, he holds one of the most important positions in the Western Carolina University Athletic Department. Pope, a native of Burlington, N.C., was hired in September 2021. A WCU graduate […]
WCU baseball team producing highest run differential through first 15 games over the past 4 seasons
April 20, 2021 by
The Catamounts baseball team reached the 20 win mark this season and have yet to play 30 games total, which bares the question. How much better are they this year than in years of the past? Considering the 2020 season was cut short due to the global pandemic shutdown, the Catamounts only played 16 games […]
WCU baseball coach not letting the end of winning streak deter the team
April 7, 2021 by
The WCU baseball team was riding an 8 game win streak into their March 30 meeting against the top 10 ranked Tennessee Volunteers who would end up bringing their win streak to an end. “You have to play your “A” game against a nationally ranked top 10 team, they’re not going to give it to […]
What sports and nationalism have in common?
April 27, 2018 by
Story is co-written with Mary Brown When you go to a UNC-Chapel Hill v. Duke game, in any sport, the fans in the stands are very set on who they think is going to win, and who they hate. It is the most well-known rivalry in North Carolina for many reasons. But why and what […]
Mountaineers cruise past the Cats in dominating fashion
February 28, 2018 by
The Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-4) had an early 10 run lead in the first 3 innings that left the Catamounts (1-7) in the dust as they claim a 13-3 win over the Cats in Tuesday’s game, at Childress Field in Cullowhee. Catamouts struggled early behind Sophomore pitcher, Blake Therrian, who allowed five earned runs in the first two innings […]
Valley of the Lilies half marathon & 5k
April 4, 2016 by
Saturday morning was a gorgeous day in Cullowhee for the Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5k. At 8 a.m., runners lined up to start the half marathon, with the 5k following shortly after. “It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten out and raced so it will be nice to see what I can […]
