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App State defeated NCCU 13-0 on Tuesday night, carried by 14 hits and seven stolen bases.

Mountaineers dominate NCCU, fourth win over Eagles since 2016

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 19, 2019

For the fourth time since 2016, the App State baseball team defeated the North Carolina Central University Eagles 13-0 at home on Tuesday night. The Mountaineers controlled the game throughout, putting...

The Mountaineers defeated Georgia State 9-2 on Saturday to even the series 1-1. The tiebreaker will be played Sunday.

Mountaineers tie up series with Georgia State, rubber match Sunday

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 17, 2019

Starting freshman pitcher Tyler Tuthill (4-1) went seven innings on a cold and windy day allowing nine hits and two runs in a 9-3 win over Georgia State in the second of the three game series. “I...

On Friday, Jim Fox was relieved from the position of men's head basketball coach. Fox was the first to coach the team in the Sun Belt Championships.

Fox relieved of coaching duties, 56-99 in 5 seasons

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 15, 2019

Head coach for App State men’s basketball Jim Fox was relieved of his duties after five seasons on Friday, according to App State Athletics. Men’s basketball has posted a record of 56-99 since...

Club Football's Secretary Matt Scott (left), Vice President and Treasurer Caleb Wright and President Caleb Hudson pose at The Rock. This Fall will mark the first season of Club Football in App State history.

Students campaign to start club football team

Silas Albright, Reporter March 15, 2019

*Editor's note: Earlier this story stated that there had never been a club football team at App State. This is incorrect, as there was a team from 1985-2006, according to App State Club Sports. This has...

Junior pitcher Kenzi Longanecker winds up and fires to the plate.

Softball opens season 13-6, best start in over 10 years

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter March 14, 2019

After a 17-35 finish last season, the App State softball team looks to improve early in 2019. After an offseason in which the team had several players earn numerous academic honors, players are displaying...

Sophomore pitcher Will Sprinkle will be the ace of the staff this year after going 2-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 5 starts last season.

Mountaineers secure first wins of the season

Kaiden Smith, Senior Reporter February 24, 2019

After being swept in their opening series versus Tennessee, the Mountaineers bounced back, defeating Manhattan College 5-3 in their home opener. Right-handed sophomore pitcher Will Sprinkle got the...

Maggie Berkowitz is an athletic trainer for both women's soccer and track and field.

The team behind your favorite team

Jackie Park, Reporter February 15, 2019

Some of the most valuable members of every team never get any time on the field. Christina Biddle, athletic trainer for the App State baseball team, got her start in athletic training in high school. Biddle...

A new school pole vaulting record was set when senior Tristan Shaver cleared a vault of over 17 feet, eclipsing a 1998 mark of 16 feet, 8 inches.

Shaver sets new school record with vault of over 17 feet

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter February 15, 2019

Senior pole vaulter Tristan Shaver has won the pole vault in each of the team’s four meets this season. He also broke a school record at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational, hosted by East Tennessee...

Senior guard Madi Story shoots a floater from the corner during women’s basketball’s second annual “Play4Kay” cancer awareness game on Feb. 9.

Story helps build culture for App State women’s basketball

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter February 14, 2019

There has been a serious culture change for the App State women’s basketball team in recent years. Last season the team made it to the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference tournament before getting...

Sophomore guard Pre Stanley stares down her defender before running a play against Arkansas State on Jan. 24.

Story’s 18 points not enough as Mountaineers fall to Mavericks

Kaiden Smith, Senior Reporter February 10, 2019

Coming off of a 21-point victory over Texas State Feb. 7, the App State women’s basketball team came up short against UT Arlington, losing 72-65 in the team’s “Pack Holmes Pink” Play4Kay game on...

Players on the App State softball team discuss the next play during a timeout in the 2017 season. Courtesy of Halle Keighton.

Softball scholars form relationships on and off the field

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter February 8, 2019

Along with the warm weather that comes with spring comes new seasons for many App State teams including the softball team. After a 17-35 finish in the 2018 season, head coach Shelly Hoerner will look for...

One of the featured dishes is brisket loaded nachos, which will be sold at the Smoke House: Hall of Fame stand. The menu was created by executive chef Tony Bates, who pulled barbecue inspiration from the Deep South. Courtesy of Food Services.

Students in favor of football concessions revamp

Franklin Bogle, Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

During the 2018 football season, for the first time in school history, App State students were introduced to a major change in the game day menu. Food Services chefs created the new menu with an eye on...

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