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 […]
Cats with bats take the wins
March 3, 2016 by
The Western Carolina Catamounts baseball rises against the Niagara Purple Eagles in a mid-week doubleheader. Junior pitcher, Dillon Bray got the victory for the first game (17-4) with help from senior Colton Davis and freshman Jake Moebius. In game two, junior pitcher Chad Mabini picked up the second victory (10-2) with help from relief pitcher, […]
Insight into the world of whitewater boat ridin’
February 1, 2016 by
When it comes to the winter, many students choose to stay inside and rarely feel the desire to venture out into the cold. Sophomore Michael Ferraro does not let the cold stop him from doing what he loves. The kayaking community around Western is relatively small but growing, and the kayakers around here are more than […]
