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Redshirt sophomore Erin Settle goes for her successful shot against Maryland. Settle scored the first goal for the team in the second half.  Senior forward Jane Cline in the background later scored the winning second goal. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Women’s soccer team rallies late to top Maryland 2-1

John Robertson September 5, 2016

App State women’s soccer team picked up their first ever win against a Power Five conference opponent after defeating the Maryland Terrapins 2-1 in a close game on Sunday afternoon. In a non-conference...

Freshman setter Amanda Krahl goes up for a pass in the game against Ohio
Photo by Halle Keighton

Volleyball swept in annual Black and Gold tournament

Jason Huber September 3, 2016

App State volleyball held their annual Black and Gold invitational tournament at Holmes Convocation Center this weekend for their first home games of the season hosting UNC Wilmington, Wofford and Ohio....

Cox stands up after running with a carry against the Vols. Cox finished with 115 yards. Photo by Dallas Linger

Mountaineers lose close game in OT to Tennessee

Jason Huber September 2, 2016

Nine years ago to the day that App State beat Michigan in one of the biggest college football upsets of all time, the Mountaineers fell just short of capping off another thrilling upset falling in overtime...

Junior quarterback Taylor Lamb hands the ball to senior running back Marcus Cox.
Photo credit: Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Tennessee

Adam Hothersall September 2, 2016

Hoping to repeat from their performance nine years ago to the day against Michigan, the Mountaineers fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 20-13 in overtime. Even as 100,074 fans filled Neyland Stadium Thursday...

Redshirt junior defense Phenix Durham who tore her ACL last season during last week’s practice. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor.

Torn apart but still together

Jason Huber August 31, 2016

Growing up and playing the sport that you love makes you feel invincible, like the sky’s the limit and nothing can hold you back. Now imagine having it all ripped away in a split second with a simple...

Freshman midfield/defense Julia Wenz runs down the field during the game against Georgetown on Sunday. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Building a Field Hockey Legacy

Monica Crawford August 30, 2016

With over half of the App State women’s field hockey team made up of freshmen, this season is going to be a year of building and creating a strong legacy for field hockey at App. “By building this...

Back row: Sarah Murphy and Kat Greer
Front row: Jamie Palermo, Kelsey Strickland with Jackson Bond, Bo Strickland with Riley Allison and Hope Allison with Ryder Allison. The Allisons are the family of men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jason Allison. Both boys are non-verbal autistic.
Photo Courtesy: Womens soccer head coach Sarah Strickland

4v4 Fundraising Tournament To Raise Autism Awareness

Tyler Hotz August 30, 2016

When App state women’s soccer head coach Sarah Strickland sees a life-changing opportunity, she doesn’t hesitate to take it. Over the past six years, Strickland has been working with the Julie Foudy...

Senior Libero/Defensive Specialist Olivia Reed celebrates with her team during the exhibition on Sunday. The gold team won 4-0. Reed was the only senior of four on the team who played as the others are injured or recovering from surgery. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

The Core Four

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 22, 2016

The App State volleyball team lost some key players from last season to graduation, including outside hitters Emily Corrigan and Jess Keller and setter Paige Brown. On a roster of 18, eight are new to...

On the move

On the move

Adam Hothersall August 21, 2016

The Mountaineers cross country team heads into the 2016 season with veteran leadership, high expectations and a lot of talent coming back from a solid 2015 campaign. The team’s goal is simple: win the...

Co-Offensive Coordinator (Running Game)/Offensive Line Shawn Clark. Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

Back to his alma mater

Colin Tate August 21, 2016

This offseason, App State football welcomed back an All-American alum in Shawn Clark, who joined the coaching staff as a co-offensive coordinator in charge of the offensive line and running game. Clark,...

Freshman place kicker Michael Rubino works on his kick during practice on Wednesday, August 17th. Photo by Halle Keighton

Remarkably special

Noah Gerringer August 21, 2016

  With two seconds remaining on the clock in the 2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl and the score 29-28 in Ohio’s favor, senior Mountaineers kicker Zach Matics set up to kick what would soon be his...

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