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Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sarah Wommack warming up before the game on Aug. 25. Before Wommack came to App State, she was the 2022 ULS Academy Cup Golden winner.

Mountaineers women’s soccer snags draw against Charlotte

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor August 28, 2024

App State women’s soccer faced the Charlotte 49ers on Sunday for their seventh matchup of all-time. It was the first meeting since 2019 and the first in Boone for the Mountaineers since 1998. Before...

Forward graduate student Izzi Wood shields the ball from Wofford’s defender at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium on Aug. 22. Wood has played for the App State women’s soccer team for four years.

Mountaineers soccer dominate Terriers in blowout win

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor August 25, 2024

App State Women’s Soccer dominated the Wofford Terriers in their first home game of the season. They treated the raucous home fans to a five-goal performance and a clean sheet from redshirt freshman...

Chan Metts and his wife Whitney Metts pose for a photo at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 22. Chan Metts is the Big South Women’s Golf Coach of the Year and was announced as head coach for women’s golf.

‘What an honor to be here’: App State announces new women’s golf head coach

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2024
Chan Metts was announced as the new head coach for women’s golf at App State on Thursday.
Senior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson looking over Kidd Brewer Stadium on July 18. In the 2023 season, Robinson played 14 games and scored 10 touchdowns, one being in overtime against James Madison University.

Kaedin Robinson looks to leave his mark on App State

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor August 22, 2024

Coming off a record-setting season with 10 touchdowns, Kaedin Robinson was named as a receiver on the preseason All-Sun Belt First Team. He welcomes the honor as he holds himself to high expectations....

Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban (Sports Editor) With many key players returning and a weaker conference schedule, the Mountaineers should be able to reclaim the Sun Belt Title in 2024. On the other hand, they also have...

Redshirt sophomore Kanye Roberts rushing into the endzone against Georgia Southern on Nov. 25. Roberts had 14 carries for 109 yards along with 1 touchdown this game.

Pivotal fall sports Mountaineers

Fran Murphy, Reporter August 14, 2024

With fall seasons fast-approaching, these six athletes will affect winning at a high level for each of their App State sports teams as their roles have all grown since last season. Kanye Roberts (Sophomore...

Football coach Shawn Clark adjusting his headset at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 4. During Clark’s football career in college, he was a two-time All-American and three-time all-conference selection.

Before the kickoff: App State Football preview

Clay Durban, Sports Editor August 13, 2024

After returning to the Sun Belt Championship Game in 2023, the Mountaineers will look to reclaim the conference title for the first time in five years. They’re led by fifth-year head coach Shawn Clark,...

Whitney Jones introduces herself as the new head coach for App State Softball at Mark E. Ricks Complex on May 28. Jones was previously the assistant softball coach at Ohio State University.

Whitney Jones named new softball head coach

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor June 2, 2024

Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Whitney Jones as the softball program’s new head coach May 22. A press conference was held Tuesday to introduce her to the public. Jones started in college...

Head coach Shelly Hoerner laughs along with her players in the dugout during a softball practice on Oct. 4. While in college, Hoerner helped lead Canisius College to back-to-back MAAC titles in 1995 and 1996.

App State parts ways with softball coach Hoerner

Clay Durban, Sports Editor May 7, 2024

Shelly Hoerner and App State have parted ways after seven years, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced in a press release Tuesday. “I want to thank Shelly for all she has done for our softball...

VIDEO: Introducing our school’s new whitewater club

Gabe Plitt, Multimedia Editor May 5, 2024

Embark on a new journey with the latest addition to our school's extracurricular scene: the whitewater club. Founded by freshman Sam Rindal this semester, this club offers adventure right out our back...

Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a pitch against Troy April 14.

Mountaineers lose nail bitter to No. 13 Wake Forest

Max Schwanz, Reporter May 2, 2024

App State traveled to Shelby on Tuesday to take on No. 13 Wake Forest. The Mountaineers lost a close game 10-9.  The Black and Gold started the game strong with two home runs in the first inning. Graduate...

Senior outfielder Kayt Houston tosses a ball in the air.  Houston holds the school's career hit record at 239.

Houston caps off record breaking career for App State Softball

Max Schwanz, Reporter April 30, 2024

Senior outfielder Kayt Houston is a few weeks away from wrapping up a historic App State softball career.  Houston has earned numerous awards for her play on the diamond. As a sophomore, Houston was...

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