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Senior pitcher Tristan Helms throwing a pitch during a game in the 2017 season.

Helms succeeds on the field and off

Michael Pigg April 13, 2018

Senior pitcher Tristan Helms has had a journey to remember at Appalachian State because he did not quit when he was cut, and he continued to push forward and earn a spot on the team.   Helms...

Sophomore midfield Ava Dawson heads the ball during a game against Troy in the fall of 2017.

Women’s soccer works hard to prevent injury

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 11, 2018

The App State women’s soccer team finished the 2017 season with 4-11-4 overall and 2-5-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. For soccer players, staying healthy during the season is a number one goal and work...

NFL comes to Boone to scout the future Mountaineer professionals

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter April 10, 2018

Appalachian State University hosted its annual pro day on Tuesday, March 27, giving 11 seniors from the back-to-back Sun Belt Championship team a chance to showcase their abilities in front of pro scouts. App...

Alex Mudler bringing the ball up the field against Wake Forest on September 24, 2017. The Mountaineers fell 9-5 to the Demon Deacons.

Big expectations for men’s lacrosse

Brooks Maynard, Reporter April 10, 2018

Coming into the season nationally ranked, big expectations were placed on the shoulders of the Appalachian State Men’s lacrosse team. This pressure was exemplified when the schedule revealed their first...

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

App State loses to Troy in an error-filled game

Moss Brennan, Reporter April 8, 2018

A day after head coach Kermit Smith hit 500 career wins with a 5-2 win on Friday, the Mountaineers lost to Troy 6-2 on Saturday. App State falls to 1-10 in the Sun Belt Conference and 8-20 overall.   Junior...

Black and white: Athletics is more diverse than campus

Black and white: Athletics is more diverse than campus

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 29, 2018

Story by: Moss Brennan, Enterprise Editor and Brooks Maynard, Sports Editor  Photos by: Hayley Canal, Staff Photographer, Lindsay Vaughn, Senior Photographer and Moss Brennan, Enterprise Editor Videos...

Sports desk March Madness predictions

Sports desk March Madness predictions

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 22, 2018

*Some of these predictions were made prior to the end of the second round*   Brooks Maynard   With the number of surprising upsets that this tournament has already seen, it is tough...

The top ten most common golf injuries

Warming up is the key to not getting hurt

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 22, 2018

The App State men’s golf team kicked off the season with a sixth place finish at the Bash at the Beach in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They were four strokes shy of a fourth place finish. With...

Junior Irvin Enriquez pins his opponent down during a match in the 2016 season.

March Matness ends for the Mountaineers

Michael Pigg March 21, 2018

The NCAA wrestling tournament wrapped up from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, and for Appalachian State, they have a lot to build on after placing 50th in the nation. The Mountaineers sent four wrestlers...

The App State women’s soccer assistant coach Brittany Bolock instucting the team from the sidelines during the game against Coastal Carolina in the fall of 2017.

Women’s soccer looks forward to a bright future

Zackery Antrum March 21, 2018

Another strong class of recruits will be introduced to the App State women’s soccer  team as they look to help rebuild a squad that had a rare down year this season, due in part to having many key players...

The 2016 App State baseball team discussing the next play during a time out.

App State Baseball Season Preview

Garrett Wold, Sports Reporter March 21, 2018

Spring is right around the corner and that means Appalachian State University’s baseball team is gearing up for their sophomore season under head coach Kermit Smith. Smith will lead a team consisting...

Bright future for Forrest

Bright future for Forrest

Chase Frick, Sports Reporter March 15, 2018

After a forgetful 2016 campaign resulting in a 15-18 record, the Mountaineers men’s basketball team had no choice but to hit the recruiting trail in search for help. This was found in the form of a 6...

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