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Defender Felix Kollmannthaler is second on the team in minutes so far this season and has started all six games.

Men’s soccer enjoys record start

Zackery Antrum September 19, 2018

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...

A percussionist performing in the Marching Mountaineers' half time show featuring songs from the iconic band Earth, Wind, and Fire at the first home football game of the season.

Marching band introduces Donald Peach (and classic rock)

Macon Atkinson September 18, 2018

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...

Check out the updated power rankings every Wednesday

NFL power rankings: week one

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 13, 2018

  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...

Kidd Brewer Stadium had AstroTurf installed in 1970, which was then switched on FieldTurf in 2003.

App State cancels home opener against Southern Miss

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 12, 2018

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...

The Mountaineers get lined up for a new play from scrimmage.

GameDay Grades: vs Charlotte 49ers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 9, 2018

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...

Redshirt senior defensive end Okon Godwin gets excited on the sideline after a big play.

App bounces back, wins big on the road

Zackery Antrum September 9, 2018

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...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas avoids the sack and releases a pass downfield. App State lost to Penn State 45-38.

QB Thomas takes over starting job in first game of season at Penn State

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 6, 2018

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...

Outside hitter Emma Longley gets ready for a bump.

Longley returns to the Court

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 5, 2018

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...

Penn State attempts an extra point against the Mountaineers. App State lost to the Nittany Lions 45-38.

Gameday Grades: Penn State

Silas Albright, Reporter September 3, 2018

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...

Graduate transfer wide receiver Dominique Heath fights for the ball against a Penn State defensive back. App State lost to the Nittany Lions 45-38.

App State v Penn State Rapid Reactions

Silas Albright, Reporter September 3, 2018

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...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas embraces a Penn State player following their loss to the Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Football falls to Penn State, 45-38

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 2, 2018

Less than 2,000 seats were empty inside Beaver Stadium in Pennsylvania when the App State football team marched in to have a meeting with Big Ten opponent, the Penn State Nittany Lions. While the Mountaineers...

Sophomore midfield/foward Tess Cairney goes for a tackle against Texas State in 2017.

Women’s soccer anticipates strong 2018 season

Zackery Antrum August 30, 2018

After last year’s injury-plagued season, the Appalachian State women’s soccer team looks forward to a fresh start with a healthy squad. Redshirt junior defender/midfielder Jamie Palermo, now former...

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