May 29, 2008 issue
Watauga High School Pioneer Athletics 2007-2008 Year in Review
The 2007-08 athletic year at Watauga High School produced many memorable moments, highlighted by the football team hosting Mount Tabor in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Western Regional championship game. This season is the second straight year the football program competed for the opportunity to play in the state championship game.
Watauga High School’s Athletic Department was recognized on the state level by being awarded the inaugural Exemplary School Award by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. This award recognizes the top overall school in the state in terms of the “total program,” including academics, athletic success, scope of opportunities offered, sportsmanship, community interest and involvement, and facilities.
The Pioneers claimed six Northwestern 4-A Conference team championships during 2007-08, finishing first among conference schools for the prestigious Wachovia Cup trophy. In addition to the six conference titles Watauga teams won, four additional teams finished as runner-ups in conference title races.
2007-2008 Watauga Conference Champions
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Men’s Tennis
Football
Men’s Soccer
2007-2008 Watauga Conference Runner-Ups
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Track
Women’s Track
Men’s Swimming
2008 Wachovia Cup Standings
1. Watauga: 99.5
2. AC Reynolds: 86.5
3. South Caldwell: 74.5
4. East Burke: 73.5
4. Freedom: 73.5
6. Alexander Central: 63.5
7. McDowell: 60
Watauga’s Conference Players of the Year for 2007-08
Sarah Caldwell—Women’s Soccer
Graham Battle—Men’s Tennis
Jay Weaver—Track
William Rayner—Men’s Swimming
Jacob Earp—Wrestling
Chandler Butler—Volleyball
Eric Breitenstein—Football
Watauga’ Conference Coaches of the Year for 2007-08
Scott Taylor—Men’s Tennis
David Gragg—Men’s Swimming
Kim Pryor—Volleyball
Doug Kidd—Men’s Soccer
Jerry Moretz—Women’s Golf
Randy McDonough—Men’s Cross Country
Hall of Fame Award – Most Outstanding Female Athlete
Sarah Caldwell
Trailblazer Award – Most Outstanding Male Athlete
Eric Breitenstein
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