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Dexter Jackson (center) poses for a photo with some of the athletes he works with at his Speed to Victory training program. Jackson hopes to continue working building Speed to Victory as a top training program in the country.

Beloved Mountaineer Dexter Jackson starts training academy in Boone

Noah Gerringer September 14, 2017

The name Dexter Jackson is one that will live on in Boone forever. A former App State wide receiver, Jackson helped lead the Mountaineers football team to the famous upset against Michigan in 2007 and...

Midfield Defense Meghan Smart blocking the ball at practice on August 23, 2017 at Brandon and Erica M. Adcock Field.

New Conference, New Opportunities for Field Hockey

Lindsay Vaughn September 14, 2017

Looking to bounce back from a one-win season in 2016-2017, the expectation for communication during the season is extremely high for the App State field hockey in their first season as a Mid-American Conference...

Setter Ashlyn Brown, middle blocker Kara Spicer, and outside hitter Emma Longley go up for the block during the game against Missouri State on Friday, August 25th. Longley returned to action in Sunday's victory over Troy.

Spicing up App State Volleyball

Grayson Rice September 13, 2017

App State volleyball has a strong incoming freshman class this season, with a total of five freshmen standing on their roster. One name that has stood out is middle blocker Kara Spicer, who is surpassing...

Senior Jeremy Tshongo slide tackles junior Dango Kumwenda during Friday night’s game against University of Central Arkansas. The Mountaineers won 2-1 during their first home game of the season.

Men’s soccer shutout by No. 4 Wake Forest

Jamie Patel September 13, 2017

The Mountaineers men’s soccer team traveled to Winston-Salem looking to upset the nationally ranked No. 4 Wake Forest, but fell short losing 3-0 at Spry Stadium. A brace from Ema Twumasi and a late goal...

Junior Daniel Avila, kicks the ball while on offense during a 2016 season game against USC. The Mountaineers won with the final score being 3-1.

Avila’s time to take over

Michael Pigg September 13, 2017

Appalachian’s men’s soccer team is in unchartered territory this year, losing four of their top scorers. This is giving players on the team a chance to step up and prove themselves, and junior midfielder...

Quarterback Taylor Lamb handing the football off to running back Terrence Upshaw

App’s Dominating Offense Downs the Tigers

Taylor Story September 9, 2017

Saturday marked the home opener for the Mountaineers (1-1) as they faced the Savannah State Tigers (0-1), the oldest HBCU in the state of Georgia and a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. App...

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Savannah State

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Savannah State

Ian Taylor September 9, 2017

The App State Mountaineers football team (1-1) faced off against the Savannah State Tigers (0-1) in their first home game of the season. Appalachian looked to bounce back from a crushing season opener...

Quarterback Taylor Lamb under center at Kidd Brewer Stadium on September 9th against Savannah State. The final score was 54-7 as App State picked up the victory

Game Day Grades: App State vs. Savannah State

Jason Huber September 9, 2017

This season, The Appalachian will be writing a new piece called Game Day Grades. After every App State football game our sports editor will be breaking down each position group for the Mountaineers with...

App State, Sun Belt conference step up in wake of Hurricanes

App State, Sun Belt conference step up in wake of Hurricanes

Brooks Maynard, Reporter September 8, 2017

  America’s eyes have been on Houston constantly in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25. Pictures and videos of the devastation have inspired thousands to...

Senior Sharon Osterbind drives the ball down the field during the game against Davidson on Thursday evening.

Ava Dawson’s two goals lead Mountaineers to first victory

Silas Albright, Reporter September 8, 2017

On a shivery Thursday night at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex in Boone, the App State women’s soccer team (1-4-2) were able to pick up an exciting, come-from-behind victory over their former SoCon rivals,...

Offensive Linemen Beau Nunn getting set to protect the offense against Georgia.

A glimpse into the future: App State season preview

Taylor Story September 7, 2017

Entering their fourth season in the FBS and third of bowl game eligibility, the Mountaineers (10-3 overall, 7-1 Sun Belt last season) are coming off another bowl game victory in the Camellia Bowl against...

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