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Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a ball against JMU Nov. 18.

Mountaineers look to cook Eagles for Thanksgiving weekend

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 21, 2023

After defeating the formerly undefeated James Madison Dukes, the 7-4 App State Mountaineers close out their season at home against rival 6-5 Georgia Southern Eagles Saturday. “This game versus Georgia...

A group of Mountaineers celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown against No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers upset undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 21, 2023

In a must-win game to stay in the race for the Sun Belt Championship, App State delivered in their 26-23 overtime upset against undefeated No. 18 James Madison. While the Mountaineers took advantage of...

Zionville Ramp Company is located towards the Tennessee border, roughly 30 minutes from App States campus.

Skateboarding in the High Country expands in Zionville

Skylar Plumley November 20, 2023

With App State being located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is no surprise skateboarding is common among students and residents of Boone.  Skateboarding has grown both within and outside of town limits,...

Former Mountaineer catcher Hayden Cross swings at a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

Mountaineer baseball releases 2024 schedule

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 19, 2023

The Mountaineers released their 2024 baseball schedule Friday, featuring 53 regular-season games between February-May.  The upcoming slate includes 19 home games at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith...

Senior offensive lineman Isaiah Helms thaks App State fans after the Mountaineers defeated undefeated No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18. It marks the second consecutive season with a ranked road win.

Mountaineers win 26-23 OT thriller against undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2023

Saturday morning was a celebration for undefeated James Madison as Harrisonburg hosted College GameDay, but those celebrations came to a close by nightfall as App State upset the Dukes 26-23 in an overtime...

Junior guard Emily Carver pulls up for a three pointer against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Norfolk State

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 17, 2023

App State women’s basketball was defeated by Norfolk State 67-53 Thursday in their first road game of the season. The Black and Gold entered the game 2-0, while the Spartans came in 3-0 as well as...

Former App State utility player Andrew Terrell throws a ball back into play against Georgia State March 25, 2023.

App State baseball welcomes 15 new players

Tess McNally, Reporter November 17, 2023

The Mountaineers baseball team posted a 30-25 overall record while winning 16 conference games last season. App State has also made some changes to the roster by signing 15 newcomers.  “We are incredibly...

Former App State running back Cam Peoples takes it to the house against East Carolina Sept. 2, 2021. The Mountaineers will make their return to Bank of America Stadium in 2025.

Bank of America Stadium to host 2025 App State season opener

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Thursday UNC-Charlotte will host App State at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for the 2025 season opener.  “We are thrilled to add this passionate regional...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson stiff-arms a James Madison defender Sept. 24, 2022. Robinson caught five passes for 57 yards in the teams last matchup.

App State looks to spoil Dukes’ undefeated season

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 16, 2023

On a three-game win streak, the 6-4 App State Mountaineers visit the 10-0 No. 18 James Madison Dukes with College GameDay in town. College GameDay, college football’s most popular television program,...

Junior forward TreVon Spillers goes up for a dunk against Oakland City Nov. 6.

Beavers best Black and Gold 81-71 in overtime

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled out west for a late-night showdown with Oregon State, losing 81-71 in an overtime thriller. Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory collected his own missed shot for a putback...

KaRon White went from being a three-star recruit at Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama to defensive lineman for Appalachian State. This season he has taken on the role as coach. Oct. 4, 2023.

Player to coach: The ongoing story of KaRon White

Clay Durban, Reporter November 15, 2023

Things can change very quickly in the game of football, and KaRon “Simba” White knows that better than most. White was a promising young defensive lineman at App State; a three-star recruit out...

 Portrait of Jordan Favors, a Redshirt Sophomore, during the Mountaineer walk before the ECU game on Sep. 16, 2023. Favors recorded two interceptions, one solo tackle and one assisted tackle against Marshall. Overall this season, he has six tackles and two interceptions.

Jordan Favors finds his feet in Mountaineer football

Tess McNally, Reporter November 14, 2023

From Griffin, Georgia to Boone, Jordan Favors has proven his title as a star safety.  Favors originated from Griffin High School where he earned 5A Region 2 Athlete of the Year. Griffin Bears head...

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