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Early college changes policies on athletics
Posted on June 4, 2012Posted in Sports
Written by Lauren Stepp, Creative Director
Nothing was said as rain drops rushed down sophomore Hunter Denney’s back while she stood in a huddle along with fellow women’s varsity soccer players. All were silent, with only their grim faces shouting feelings of disappointment. East... Read more »
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Tennis undefeated in conference
Posted on May 22, 2012Posted in Sports
Written by Andrew Murray, Staff Writer
The men’s tennis team had finished the regular season with an undefeated conference record and was preparing for their playoff match against Ashbrook High School. After the singles matches, West had a 4-2 lead and only needed one... Read more »
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Golf finishes in sixth at regionals
Posted on May 22, 2012Posted in Sports, Top Stories
Written by Shannon Miller, Feature Writer
The golf season went well, especially for junior David Capps and freshman Brandon Capps. The two brothers held positions in the top three this season. “My brother is pretty cool,” Brandon Capps said. “Having him on the team is... Read more »
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Posted on May 21, 2012Posted in Sports
Written by Julie Garrick, Staff Writer
In the past eight months, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association realignment committee has been going through numerous proposals and appeals for the final conferences that will be in place beginning in the fall of 2013 The... Read more »
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Track team breaks school records
Posted on May 21, 2012Posted in Sports, Top Stories
Written by Tiernan Turner, Assistant Sports Editor
The gun rang out as senior Cory Fisher took off in the 4 x 100-meter relay at the Jus’ Running track meet at T.C. Roberson. Since the beginning of the season, the four men had one goal — beat the school’s 4 x 100 meter relay... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesGolf team preparing for better season
Posted on March 28, 2012Posted in Sports
Written by Shannon Miller, Feature Writer
Hopes are high for this years men’s golf team. With two promising freshmen, Nathan Ball and Brandon Capps, the team hopes to return to the regional competition this year. “I think we’ll do pretty well. We’ve got a good chance... Read more »
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Baseball team eyes conference championship
Posted on March 27, 2012Posted in Sports, Top Stories
Written by Michael Turlington, Sports Editor
Last year, the Falcon baseball team had high hopes for the regular season and the state playoffs. The team finished the season with a 16-9 record, but was disappointed when they lost in the first round of the playoffs to Fred T. Foard.... Read more »
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Young soccer team performing well
Posted on March 27, 2012Posted in Sports
Written by Angela Gross, Opinion Editor
With three seconds left in the first half in an away game against North Buncombe, feelings were tense and all eyes were on the only freshman on the women’s varsity soccer team, Samantha Holmes. Holmes’s final shot of the half soared... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesColumn: Just another bandwagon fan
Posted on March 27, 2012Posted in Opinion, Sports
Written by Michael Turlington, Sports Editor
Ever since I began to follow sports, it felt like the only news that I ever heard was bad. Sports stars like Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress were in the news because of the crimes that they had committed. Joe Paterno’s career as... Read more »
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Wrestling competes in regional and state tournaments
Posted on March 27, 2012Posted in Sports, Top Stories
Written by Tyler Bice, Senior Editor
Senior Jesus Vera and junior Daniel Carroll ended the wrestling team’s season at the individual state championship tournament on Feb. 25. Vera, who came in sixth in the 120 lbs. weight class, and Carroll, who earned fourth place... Read more »
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