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Sophomore center  Bayley Plummer and freshman Maya Calder both jump up to score during the game against Georgia Tech.

Hoops Grades: App State WBB vs. Georgia Tech

Michael Pigg November 11, 2017

After every men and women’s basketball games, The Appalachian will be breaking down the Mountaineers positions for grades Game: App State women vs. Georgia Tech Final Score: Georgia Tech 75 App State...

Wide Receiver Jalen Virgil catching the pass against the Chanticleers. Mountaineers win 37 to 29.

Productive future ahead for freshman wide receiver

Shane Harvell November 11, 2017

The Mountaineers football team has been hampered offensively throughout the season with nagging injuries. Key players such as wide receivers Shaedon Meadors and Darrynton Evans, and running backs Terrence...

Redshirt freshman Chandler Staton made a 53-yard field goal to give App a 10-3 halftime lead
Photo: Stephanie Lee

‘Neers knock off rival Georgia Southern to officially become bowl eligible

Silas Albright, Reporter November 10, 2017

On a chilly Thursday night under the lights at The Rock, Appalachian State (6-4, 5-1 Sun Belt) football was able to come out on top in one of the schools most storied and historic rivalries, knocking off...

Freshman center Noah Hannon gets ready to snap the ball to begin play. The Mountaineers won 27-6. Photo: Stephanie Lee

Game Day Grades: App State vs. Georgia Southern

Jason Huber November 10, 2017

Game: App State (6-4, 5-1 Sun Belt) vs. Georgia Southern (0-9, 0-5 Sun Belt) Final score: App State 27  Georgia Southern 6   GRADES: Quarterback: B+ Senior quarterback Taylor had a very solid...

Senior QB Taylor Lamb led the offense with two touchdowns against Georgia Southern.
Photo: Julianne Blaylock

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Georgia Southern

Eric Jackson November 10, 2017

The annual rivalry game between the Georgia Southern Eagles (0-9, 0-5 Sun Belt) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4, 5-1 Sun Belt) took place Thursday night. Both teams entered the FBS together...

Another cross country championship season for the books

Another cross country championship season for the books

Silas Albright, Reporter November 10, 2017

Cross country has always been taken very seriously at App State, and the program is one of the most successful athletic programs in the school’s history. Head coach Michael Curcio is in his 23rd year...

Alumnus Mark Ricks donates $10 million to App State Athletics

Alumnus Mark Ricks donates $10 million to App State Athletics

Jason Huber November 9, 2017

In February, Appalachian State Athletics announced a “A Mountaineer Impact, A Drive for Excellence,” project, hoping to raise $60 million over the next six years to help provide more essential resources...

Carson Fletcher sitting in game position videoing the Appalachian State football team at Kidd Brewer Stadium on October 7, 2017.

App State Football Video Team producing their legacy

Jason Huber November 8, 2017

There is a part of the App State football team that many people don’t know about. They are not on the field playing, putting up stats or being cheered on every week, but they are at every team practice,...

Sophomore Guard O'Showen Williams going up for the dunk against Warren Wilson Owls at the Convocation Center. The Mountaineers won 126-71.

Hoops Grades: App State MBB vs. Warren Wilson

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter November 8, 2017

After every men and women's basketball games, The Appalachian will be breaking down the Mountaineers positions for grades Game: App State men vs. Warren Wilson (Exhibition) Final Score: App 126 Warren...

Junior Guard Ronshad Shabazz driving by a defender on his way to the basket against Warren Wilson Owls at the Convocation Center. The Mountaineers won 126-71.

Mountaineers storm by Owls in exhibition

Ian Taylor November 8, 2017

Despite being the first game of the season, which was an exhibition, the Appalachian State men’s basketball team dominated the visiting Warren Wilson Owls in a 126-71 blowout. For the Mountaineers, it...

NFL Power Rankings: Week 9

NFL Power Rankings: Week 9

Sports Desk November 7, 2017

NFL POWER RANKINGS The Appalachian Sports Desk will be releasing collaborative weekly NFL Power Rankings. The Appalachian sports reporters will be ranking NFL teams that will be averaged out to determine...

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