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Running back Anderson Castle maneuvers around ECU defenders at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Sept. 14. Castle recorded a total of 40 rushing yards in the game.

App State sinks ECU’s ship in rivalry win

Parker Egeland, Reporter September 15, 2024

The game started just as the Clemson game did for the Mountaineers, a 65-yard touchdown pass from ECU quarterback Jake Garcia to wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. on the third play of the game. App State’s...

App State’s penalty crew lines up for a corner late at the App State vs. Wake Forest game on Sept. 13

App State field hockey losing streak extended to three matches

Max Schwanz, Reporter September 15, 2024

The Mountaineers field hockey team hosted Wake Forest on Friday, losing 4-1.  Wake Forest opened the scoring in the first quarter to take a 1-0 lead. The Mountaineers started the game on their heels...

Goalie Sarah Wommack kicks the ball to her teammates at the App State vs. UNCC game on Aug. 25. This is Wommack's second year with App State women’s soccer.

App State soars to victory against Eagles

Parker Egeland, Reporter September 15, 2024

App State lost the previous three matches in women’s soccer going into a road game Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida, against Florida Gulf Coast to close out non-conference play. The Mountaineers and the...

Rob Bergevin drives the ball at the Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate on Sept. 10. Bergevin recorded a hole in one during the final round.

Men’s golf places 13th in Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate

Davis Lemons, Reporter September 12, 2024

The App State men’s golf team wrapped up their second match of the season Tuesday in the Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate at the Grande Dunes Resort Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The...

Will Miller pins down an NC State wrestler at the Varsity Gym on Nov. 4. Miller had 54 points in 13 dual matches for the 2023 season.

2024-25 Wrestling Schedule releases with never before seen foe

Trey Blake, Reporter September 12, 2024

App State Wrestling released their full 2024-25 season schedule Tuesday. The team announced that in addition to their usual out-of-conference ACC opponents, they will welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers,...

The Yosef statue overlooking the east side of campus on Aug. 26. The Yosef statue stands six feet and six inches high and serves as a reminder to all Mountaineers to be “yourself.”

Yosef’s Army: A guide to the Student Yosef Club

Clay Durban, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Yosef is synonymous with App State Athletics. He’s there every fall Saturday in the High Country, riling up fans and amusing people with his antics.   His image goes a lot further than just cheering...

Wide receiver Christan Horn runs around an ECU defender to receive a pass at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023. Horn had 36 catches and 6 touchdowns during the 2023 season.

Mountaineers look to set sail against the Pirates for second straight year

Parker Egeland, Reporter September 11, 2024

Following one of the worst losses in the Shawn Clark era, and allowing the most points in a game since 2011 with a 66-20 loss to No. 25 Clemson, App State looks to rebound against in-state rival East Carolina.  The...

Nate Johnson poses in his practice
uniform at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 28. In 2023, Johnson appeared in all 14 games with 10 starts as an outside linebacker totaling 43 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble.

Nate Johnson named to preseason all-sun belt team

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Nate Johnson came to Boone and impacted the football team immediately as a freshman. After receiving freshman All-American honors from a few publications last year, Johnson knows how special of a player...

Forward Izzi Wood heads the ball while attempting to score a goal against the Wofford goalie at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium on Aug. 22. Wood had four shots on goal during the App State vs. Wofford game.

Izzi Wood sparks new era for App State soccer

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Izzi Wood arrived in Boone during a hectic 2020 season. The COVID-19 pandemic and a visit from No. 12 Pitt to start the season derailed the beginning of the college soccer career that she dreamed of. Her...

Midfielder Olivia Simon fights for the ball against a Radford player at App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5.

App State soccer still looking to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Reporter September 10, 2024

The Mountaineers women’s soccer team traveled to Davidson to take on the Wildcats for the first time in over three years on Sunday, where the Mountaineers suffered a 1-4 loss.  The Wildcats struck...

Forward Bridget Donovan steals the ball from a Georgetown player at the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1.

App State women’s field hockey falls to VCU

Fran Murphy, Reporter September 10, 2024

App State wrapped up their two-game weekend road trip Sunday with a match against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at 1 p.m.  The Mountaineers came out on fire defensively, not allowing a single shot...

B(S)B: College football & Ferrari race wins

Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio September 10, 2024

In the return of Boone (Sports) Balls, Nick & Graham introduce new segments to the show, cover the highlights of the college football weekend, discuss the recent NASCAR, F1, WEC and IndyCar races,...

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