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In their most important series of the season the Hickory Crawdads played some of their best baseball of the year, as the 'Dads swept their doubleheader with the Hagerstown Suns Wednesday night. Joey Full Story

ASU Continues To Excel In APR

As it has throughout the eight-year history of the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR), Appalachian State University athletics excelled in the latest APR data, which was released by the NCAA on Tuesday. Full Story

Ledford's Leonard signs with Lees-McRae

Haylee Leonard enjoys volleyball, whether it's playing, coaching or just being around the game. So, into college, she knew she'd continue to play, perhaps on the club team. But, instead, Leonard, a senior at Ledford, has signed with NCAA Division II school Lees-McRae College to continue her varsity career. Full Story

Jones Comes To Terms With Giants

Third baseman Ryder Jones, who graduated from Watauga High School on Saturday, has made his choice. The former Pioneer has come to terms with the San Francisco Giants instead of following up on his commitment with Stanford University, a Division I school and a member of the Pacific 12 Conference, Full Story

OMAHA BOUND! Heels Top Gamecocks, 5-4

Colin Moran hit an RBI triple in a three-run sixth inning and staff ace Kent Emanuel picked up his first career save by getting the final two outs to help North Carolina beat South Carolina 5-4 on Tuesday, sending the No. 1 overall seed to the College World Series. Full Story

Vincent Completes Coaching Staff

Appalachian State University head women’s basketball coach Darcie Vincent announced the addition of assistant coach Katherine Katz to round out her coaching staff on Tuesday afternoon. Full Story

Enter the Bassman... The Crawdads Hope

So the bassman likes baseball? The Hickory Crawdads are inviting Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo out to L.P. Frans Stadium to enjoy an all encompassing

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