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Denzel Dejournette prepares to take down his opponent during a match against SIUE. Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.

Dejournette named SoCon Wrestler of the Year

Lee Sanderlin March 2, 2016

Appalachian State wrestling standout Denzel Dejournette has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Year after his 27-2 record in 2015-16. Dejournette put together one of the best seasons in school...

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Early enrollees at Appalachian State start the transition to college football

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 2, 2016

App State's offseason seems to be a continuation of their stellar regular season. After a banner year that included 11 wins in 13 games and a Camellia Bowl victory, the Mountaineers turned around and had...

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Fly Fishing in the High Country

Ben Cogsdale March 2, 2016

American author and fly master John Gierach once said, "The solution to any problem — work, love, money, whatever — is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be." For...

Photo by Dallas Linger.

App State Baseball falls to Quinnipiac in both games during Sunday’s doubleheader

Jess Lyons March 1, 2016

The Mountaineers fell short in both games during their doubleheader on Sunday against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, bringing the baseball team’s record to 1-8 for the pre-conference season. Quinnipiac took...

Denzel Dejournette attempts to pin his opponent during a wrestling match this season. Photo courtesy of Rob Moore.

Mountaineers take down Big Ten, prepare for Southern Conference Championship

Noah Gerringer February 26, 2016

Welcomed by a plethora of "boos" from Hoosier hopefuls, the Mountaineers wrestling team (12-4, 6-1 SoCon) traveled north on Sunday to take on Indiana (6-7, 3-6 Big Ten).  Unfortunately for the home fans,...

Photo courtesy Rob Moore.

Pinckney’s Progress

Matt Krombach February 26, 2016

No athlete in any sport hopes or plans to get injured. Small injuries can be fought through, as adrenaline can help numb the pain. But those unfortunate enough to sustain season-ending injuries are forced...

Photo by Justin Perry

From floor general to mentor

Colin Tate February 24, 2016

It’s a brisk Thursday morning in Boone as Katie Mallow works in her office at the Holmes Convocation Center, the same place she played for four years as a member of the Appalachian State University women’s...

Pitcher Bobby Hampton pitches during a game this season against Coastal Carolina. Photo courtesy of Coastal Carolina Athletics.

Bringing down the Bobcats

Adam Hothersall February 24, 2016

The Quinnipiac Bobcats (0-0) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (0-4) face off in a weekend series at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium beginning Friday. The Mountaineers have gotten off to a rough start...

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The bright future of the Mountaineer backfield

Jason Huber February 24, 2016

The 2015 Camellia Bowlchamps reported to spring practice on Feb. 7 and the Mountaineers have eight more of the 15 practices allowed by the NCAA to get prepared for the fall. Much of the success during...

Camellia Bowl

Football makes history, looks to continue success

Colin Tate February 23, 2016

The story originally stated the team had undergone the tough transition from a Division II team to a Division I team. The story has been updated to reflect the correct terms, FCS and FBS. As the ball...

Junior guard Joi Jones advances the ball during Saturdays 100-89 overtime loss to Troy. Jones led the Mountaineers in scoring with 22 points.  Photo courtesy of DC Mayo | Appalachian State Athletics

Late Mountaineer surge not enough, Troy wins 100-89

Angelo Errico February 22, 2016

Appalachian State women’s basketball (8-17, 5-11 Sun Belt) fell short Saturday in ending their three-game losing streak, falling to Troy University (13-12, 8-8 Sun Belt) in an overtime heartbreaker 100-89. The...

Freshman guard Emarius Logan drives the lane during the teams 78-74 victory over Troy Saturday. Logan scored a career high 17 points in the win.  Photo courtesy of Justin Perry | Appalachian State Athletics.

Biggest crowd of the season helps propel App to victory

Jason Huber February 22, 2016

On a night when App State football was honored at halftime with the Camellia Bowl trophy, the men’s basketball team (7-20, 5-11 Sun Belt) overcame their late game woes to end a six-game losing streak,...

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