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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Junior Raheem Somersall battles for the ball during the game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  The Demon Deacons defeated the Mountaineers 3-0.

Appalachian soccer gains international experience

Colt Jensen March 22, 2017

App State men’s soccer recently had two players representing the Mountaineers in the CONCACAF under 20 World Cup in late February, with junior Raheem Somersall and incoming freshman, Zeiko Harris, both...

Senior Scott Webster reaches out to hit the ball across the court during a match.

An unexpected journey

Michael Pigg March 22, 2017

Junior men’s tennis player and Australian native Scott Webster found a new home at Appalachian State, and it has been beneficial for both Webster and the university. Webster has excelled thus far in...

Senior Brian Bauk swings for a hit in Tuesdays game in Charlotte. Photo courtesy: Tim Cowie/App Athletics

Baseball starts hot in Charlotte, finish two game sweep

Taylor Story March 16, 2017

The Mountaineer’s baseball team could not escape the cold weather in Charlotte, but their bats kept them warm as they racked up a season high 14 hits. App was able to lead an offensive assault on the...

Freshman Caleb Grubbs up to bat during the game against UNC Asheville. The Mountaineers won with the final score being 4-3.

Baseball win their first home game of the season

Taylor Story March 9, 2017

The Mountaineers hosted their first home game of the season at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. In what was a hard-fought game by both sides, the Apps were able to prevail against the UNC...

Sophmore Ronshad Shabazz scored 18 points against Coastal Carolina on Saturday. He also had 5 rebounds throughout the game.

Mountaineers ready for first tournament

Colt Jensen March 7, 2017

Appalachian State men’s basketball will make their Sun Belt Conference tournament debut on March 8 at 7 p.m. in New Orleans against Troy, who is the sixth seed in the tournament. “For our young...

The App State Cheer squad opens up the basketball game against UL Lafayette with a small routine to get the crowd pumped.

App cheerleading prepares for Canam Nationals

Jason Huber March 7, 2017

At every football game, basketball game, wrestling match, pep rally or any athletic event, the App State cheerleading team is always on the sidelines or in the stands showing their pride for the Mountaineers. Known...

Freshman Patrick Good finished the night with 16 points. Photo courtesy: App State Athletics/ Dave Mayo

Good contributions

Jay Boyd March 7, 2017

Freshman point guard Patrick Good has given App State men’s basketball a much-needed lift off the bench this season. With his addition on the team, he has contributed a steady scoring option. In just...

Junior Inside Linebacker, Eric Boggs, looks back towards his teammates during the game against Tennesse in 2016. The Mountaineers lost the away game in overtime with the final score being 20-13.

Defense and Boggs finding right-hand man in flory

Noah Gerringer March 7, 2017

Spring practices wrapped last week for the back-to-back Camellia Bowl Champs, and the defense is starting to put together another stellar unit for the 2017-18 season. Trying to fill in the vacancies for...

Senior pitcher Tristan Helms pitching during a road game.

Walking on with a purpose

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 7, 2017

For App State pitcher Tristan Helms, becoming a Division I college baseball player was always the dream. It was his path getting there that was different from most. “In high school, I wanted to play...

Senior Ashley Bassett-Smith scored 13 points against Costal Carolina. Ashley had a total of 5 rebounds throughout the game.

Disappointing ending to Mountaineers senior night

Michael Pigg March 5, 2017

Appalachian State women’s basketball’s senior night blew a 19-point lead against Coastal Carolina on Saturday in their final regular season game before heading into the Sun Belt tournament next week. The...

Senior forward Ashley Bassett-Smith, prepares to get the rebound during the game against UT Arlington.

Bassett-Smith ready to leave her mark on App State basketball

Jason Huber March 3, 2017

Athleticism has never been a problem for the Bassett-Smith family. Since App State women’s basketball senior forward Ashley Bassett-Smith was just a kid, she grew up in a household where playing sports...

App States senior Joi Jones drives past a Warhawks defender en route to a Mountaineer victory over ULM.

Senior trio’s spark of energy

Jay Boyd March 2, 2017

This year, the App State women’s basketball team has been carried by great plays from their most experienced players. In a year in which the team has looked for leaders, the senior class has provided...

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