Star Photo / Brookelyn Hyde A mother duck and her ducklings nestle near the river bank on a nice spring afternoon.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Enjoying a mid-air cup of coffee in Elizabethton.

Star Photo / Brookelyn Hyde Hannah Legge of Hampton looks out over the Watauga River.

Star Photo / Brookelyn Hyde A lazy afternoon at Watauga Point as the sun sets over Watauga Lake.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde Roofers from Melvin Simmons Roofers are hard at work on a house near downtown Elizabethton.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde It was a great day for practice early Friday for the Cyclones and coaches.

Star Photo / Brandon Hyde The Cyclones prepare to defend their title during skill drills Friday morning at Elizabethton High.

Star Photo / Brookelyn Hyde Sunset over the Watauga River.