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The Appalachian

The Mountaineers celebrate their victory as 2018's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl champions.

Mountaineers defeat Blue Raiders in fourth straight bowl win

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter December 16, 2018

The 2018 season has been full of adversity for the App State Mountaineers. From the addition of new players in key positions to the departure of former head coach Scott Satterfield, App State has persevered...

Gameday grades: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Gameday grades: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Brooks Maynard, Reporter December 16, 2018

Quarterbacks: B+ Redshirt sophomore Zac Thomas went 15-24 for 177 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Sophomore wide receiver Malik Williams made a surprise appearance at quarterback and...

Whirlwind of distractions don’t phase Mountaineers

Whirlwind of distractions don’t phase Mountaineers

Moss Brennan, Reporter December 15, 2018

After much anticipation and a whirl of coaching changes within the App State football program, the day of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl has finally arrived. The season started 3 1/2 months ago...

North Carolina State offensive coordinator Elijah Drinkwitz announced as new head football coach at App State

NC State’s Drinkwitz tabbed as new head coach at App State

Brooks Maynard, Reporter December 13, 2018

The national search for a new head football coach at App State concluded on Thursday morning with the announcement that North Carolina State offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz has been hired to replace...

Quarterback Zac Thomas prepares for the snap against Penn State.

Bowl Bound: Football to appear in R+L Carriers Bowl

Brooks Maynard, Reporter December 11, 2018

For the fourth consecutive season, the App State football team will appear in a postseason bowl after winning double-digit games for the third time in four years. On Dec. 1, the Mountaineers defeated...

Redshirt sophomore running back Marcus Williams, Jr. breaks free against Coastal Carolina.

Late scores lead App State past Coastal Carolina

Brooks Maynard, Reporter November 4, 2018

In its second-lowest scoring game of the year, the App State football team earned bowl eligibility for the fourth straight season after defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 23-7. The win improves...

Outside hitter Emma Longley gets ready for a bump.

Longley leads Mountaineers past Georgia State

Silas Albright, Reporter November 4, 2018

Sitting atop the East division of the Sun Belt, App State (18-7, 10-3 Sun Belt) knocked off Georgia State (6-17, 3-10 Sun Belt) in straight sets on Nov. 2 at the Holmes Convocation Center.   The...

The App State men's soccer team huddles together during a game against Georgia State in 2018. Men's soccer, along with men's tennis and men's indoor track and field, have been canceled, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Tuesday.

Men’s soccer looks to finish strong

Zackery Antrum November 2, 2018

As the soccer regular season comes to an end, the App State men’s soccer team has a lot to be proud of and lot to look forward to. The team began its season at 4-0, which is its best start since 2008....

Former App State forward Keke Cooper fights through the defense for a lay-up against South Alabama.

New additions help women’s basketball in 2018-2019 season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter November 1, 2018

The women’s basketball team will begin its season on Nov. 9 at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. From there it will play even tougher non-conference teams, namely Georgia Tech, Clemson and South...

Graduate transfer receiver Dominique Heath on the sidelines during his first game as a Mountaineer.

From Manhattan to the mountains

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 26, 2018

Historically, App State has been considered a “run-first” football team. There have been a number of talented running backs who have come through the Mountaineers’ program, such as Kevin Richardson...

Senior transfer setter Becky Porter prepares to serve the ball.

Senior transfer Porter takes Sun Belt by storm

Sports Desk October 26, 2018

Last season the App State volleyball team finished 12-20 overall with a 6-10 record in the Sun Belt Conference. This year the team is 15-7 overall and 7-3 in the Sun Belt, putting them in first place in...

Junior linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither prepares for a snap against South Alabama in the 2018 Homecoming Game.

Junior linebackers lead the defense

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 25, 2018

Oct. 9 at Arkansas State, the App State football team won 35-9 behind a commanding defensive performance. As a team, they limited Arkansas State to only 317 total yards while forcing three turnovers. The...

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