April 15, 2004 Online Since 1996 Vol 78 No. 47

The Appalachian | Sports
Mountaineer Sports in Brief
by Hugh Kellenberger
Staff Writer

Baseball swings for the fences against Davidson
Appalachian State University baseball got off on a hot start for the weekend last Friday, defeating Davidson College 8-3 at Red Lackey Field.

Brad Peisel led the way in the first inning for the Mountaineers, capping the four-run first with a two-run double.

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Mountaineer conquers setbacks, sets sights on Olympics dream
Beth Ramsey | The Appalachian
Senior Rhonda White from Charlotte was named the Southern Conference Indoor Athlete of the Year for her efforts this season.
by Brad Norman
Staff Writer

If it were not for an egregious coaching error and a lie, Ronda White would have qualified for the nationals as a member of the University of Kentucky track team.

Coming from Charlotte, White and her twin sister Tondra both decided to attend Kentucky, passing over Appalachian State University and several other schools that recruited them heavily.

During her freshman season, Ronda tore her quadriceps muscle during a run in the indoor season.

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