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Inside Linebacker Anthony Flory trying to stop the Georgia rushing attack at Sanford Stadium on September 2, 2017. The final score 31-10 University of Georgia.

Sunshine state produces success for the Mountaineers

Shane Harvell October 6, 2017

Throughout the years, Appalachian State has always prided itself on the concept that defense wins championships. With the absence of a premier linebacker such as John Law due to graduation, the coaching...

Midfielder Raheem Somersall brings the ball towards UCA's half. The team's clear communication during the game on September 1st helped the Mountaineers dominate the pitch.

One-of-a-kind experience for Somersall

Michael Pigg October 5, 2017

The Appalachian men’s soccer team is looking forward to seeing junior midfielder Raheem Somersall’s improvement after his involvement with the USL-PDL, a development league that provided Somersall...

Goalie Rachel Gaines blocks shot by a Kent State attacker onSeptember 15, 2017. The score was 3-0 Kent State.

New boundaries leads to Gaines flourishing play

Ian Taylor October 5, 2017

Appalachian State field hockey goalkeeper Rachel Gaines’s first year in college was very different than her second. Now a sophomore, Gaines spent her freshman year redshirting in Columbus, Ohio for the...

Senior Forward Griffin Kinney dunking the basketball during the Mountaineers first practice of the year.

First full practice a success for men and women’s App State basketball

Eric Jackson October 3, 2017

Men's Practice:  For the App State men’s basketball team, Monday could not come fast enough. The players were ecstatic about taking the court for the first practice of the 2017-2018 season. After...

NFL Power Rankings: Week 4

NFL Power Rankings: Week 4

Sports Desk October 3, 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...

Appalachian State hosts the 2017 Mountains to Sea Duals cross country meet at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Boone, North Carolina.

Defending champs’ uphill battle

Noah Gerringer October 3, 2017

The Appalachian State women’s cross country team made school history last season. In the program’s 50th season, the Mountaineers took home the first Sun Belt Conference championship for App State....

Senior middle blocker Courtney Sullivan tips the ball during the game on Sunday against UT Arlington.

Still winless at home, App State volleyball swept over weekend

Aman Hyrams October 2, 2017

*Editors note: A previous version of this story had the title spelt "weeked instead of weekend." We fixed the mistake.  Game one vs. Texas State. Friday at 6:30 p.m.  The App State volleyball game...

Soccer finishes weekend with two tightly contested draws

Soccer finishes weekend with two tightly contested draws

Zackery Antrum October 1, 2017

Women's Soccer: Friday, Sep. 29 at 7p.m. vs. Arkansas State  The App State women’s soccer team was no stranger to tough games going into their match against conference foe Arkansas State. With the...

Mountaineer Madness returns for App State basketball

Mountaineer Madness returns for App State basketball

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 29, 2017

For the first time since 2012, Mountaineer Madness will return for App State men’s and women’s basketball on Oct. 20 at Holmes Convocation Center. The event will kick off both men's and women's basketball...

Sophomore tight end Collin Reed warming up before the game against Wake Forest on Saturday.

Big shoes to fill

Aman Hyrams September 27, 2017

The tight end position has played a large role in the history of Appalachian football. From Steve Wilkes to Barrett Burns, the position has always been a fan favorite. To be an App State tight end, or...

Freshman Reed Hunnicutt heads back on offense.  The forward locked down the Mountaineer’s win with his goal Saturday, September 16th against Longwood.

Freshmen making an early impact for mountaineers

Silas Albright, Reporter September 26, 2017

It's not very often that a NCAA soccer team has 14 freshmen on a team. It is even less often that a team with this many freshmen is able to compete at a high level and beat some quality opponents. Even...

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