The start of a new season means teams are given a clean slate and a chance to right their wrongs from the previous year, as well as improve upon what they already do well. The App State men’s soccer team has taken full advantage of this year and they are off to their best start
From an interim director to new halftime shows featuring music from Queen and “West Side Story,” this year is looking different for the Marching Mountaineers as they head into their first performance of the season. Since the departure of Kevin Richardson, App State’s former marching band director, the university has been searching for a new
Every week, the Sports Desk will collaborate on NFL Power Rankings and write short pieces on how each team is doing. Tune in every week on Wednesday’s to see the updated rankings! 1. Los Angeles Rams Silas Albright, Sports Reporter Hopes are high for football season in LA, as their team has
The App State vs. Southern Miss football game will not be played as scheduled Saturday. The home opener for the Mountaineers was scheduled for 3:30 p.m., but will not be played in Boone due to growing concerns surrounding Hurricane Florence. App State Athletics announced the decision Wednesday afternoon. In the official release, App State Athletics
App State (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Charlotte (1-1, 0-0 CUSA) September 8, 2018 6 p.m. ET Final Score: App State 45 Charlotte 9 Grades: Quarterback: A+ New starter, redshirt sophomore Zac Thomas, made his second start of his career against the 49ers and shined, completing all 14 of his pass attempts for
After a heartbreaking loss at Penn State last week, the App State football team had two choices. They could either let the early loss define their season or use it as motivation for the rest of their schedule and Saturday they showed just how resilient they were in their 45-9 win against UNC-Charlotte. “After
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas’ debut as the starting quarterback for the App State Mountaineers has been talked about since he arrived on campus before the start of the 2016 season, and even more so following four-year starter Taylor Lamb’s departure after the 34-0 Dollar General Bowl victory over Toledo at the conclusion of last
As a freshman in 2016, junior outside hitter Emma Longley was a key piece of the Mountaineers volleyball team, leading the team in kills with 363 and digs with 284. She posted double-double statistics nine times during the season and had five matches with 20+ kills, including a 30-kill performance against the Virginia Tech Hokies
Saturday, Sept. 1st FINAL: Penn State 45 App State 38 Grades: Quarterback: A- Across the board, redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas had a great night. He put up 270 yards and two touchdowns on a 65 percent completion rate. Although he threw an interception, it was on a good pass that the
On Saturday at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, the Mountaineers (0-1) dropped their first game of the 2018 season in overtime against the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) by a final score of 45 to 38. The Nittany Lions entered the game ranked No. 10 in the nation and are led by a Heisman
