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Former infielder Dillon Dobson follows through on a double against Georgia State last season. The Mountaineers will seek to replace the production of Dobson,  who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 23rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Photo by Gerrit van Genderen  |  The Appalachian

Dedication and preparation

Brooks Maynard, Reporter February 18, 2016

With only one day remaining until the start of the upcoming season, the App State baseball team continues to get into playing shape. The team looks to improve upon a 17-36 (8-21 Sun Belt) record from...

NBA power rankings: post All-Star break

NBA power rankings: post All-Star break

Lee Sanderlin February 17, 2016

The All-Star festivities are in the books and NBA competition resumes on Thursday, which also happens to be the league's trade deadline. Golden State has continued their dominance, and even found a way...

Senior forward Jacob Lawson blocks a shot during a game against UL Monroe last season. Lawson is tied for the Sun Belt lead with 39 blocks. Photo courtesy of Bill Sheffield/App State Athletics.

The human eraser

Ben Cogsdale February 12, 2016

Stepping onto the court at the empty Holmes Convocation Center, the voices of the App State men’s basketball team coaches can be heard over the pounding of the basketball and squeaking of sneakers. Senior...

The App State club lacrosse team huddles following their 11-6 victory over Wofford on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Grant Simpkins.

A new era of App State club lacrosse

Chris Warner February 12, 2016

You can forget what you’ve heard about college-level club lacrosse – the laid back, penny-wearing “bros” who are more excited for the after party than playing the game itself – because App State’s...

Photo by Justin Perry.

Silence of the fans

Lee Sanderlin February 11, 2016

Echoes. Come to an Appalachian State Basketball game at the Holmes Convocation Center and that’s what you’ll hear. The echo of the ball bouncing, players yelling and the refs whistling. Not the roars,...

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Beating down the Bobcats

Jason Huber February 11, 2016

Bring the confidence, start fast and don’t look back Almost exactly a month ago, the women's basketball team had a slow start against Texas State before pulling away for a blowout win. This time on...

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Bobcat Bashing

Chris Warner February 11, 2016

Tame the turnovers App State enters Thursday’s matchup against Texas State with the worst turnover margin in the Sun Belt by a considerable amount. On the season, the Mountaineers commit an abysmal...

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Even without a Super Bowl win, Newton is changing the game

Colin Tate February 10, 2016

On Sunday Cam Newton and the rest of the Carolina Panthers played in Super Bowl 50, giving Newton the chance to add the final achievement to his MVP season by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first...

A new spark

A new spark

Jason Huber February 10, 2016

Coming in as a freshman can be a daunting task for many players. App State freshman guard Ronshad Shabazz, on the other hand, has embraced the task and given a spark to the Mountaineers that the team has...

Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.

Energy, experience key for softball team

Colin Tate February 10, 2016

Heading into the second season under head coach Janice Savage, Appalachian State softball looks to rebound from a season that saw them lose 22 of a possible 23 games against Sun Belt conference opponents...

Andrew Spear. Photo courtesy Dave Mayo/App State Athletics.

On the right track

Monica Crawford February 9, 2016

At the halfway point in their season, the men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams are doing everything they can to be ready for the Sun Belt Indoor Championships. The Mountaineers will travel...

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Men’s tennis ends winning streak with loss to the Bulldogs

Jess Lyons February 8, 2016

On Sunday, Appalachian State University took on the Bulldogs in their home opener of the season at the Deer Valley Racquet Club. The team swept the doubles point with Jan-Willem Kleynhans and Scott Webster...

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