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Tyler Stroup finished the game 4/5 and became the second App player in the last 14 years to hit for the cycle.
Photo Courtesy: App State Athletics

Stroup’s big day leads to comeback win

Taylor Story March 22, 2017

In a comeback effort, the Mountaineers baseball team overcame a four-run deficit in the top of the fourth inning to win the game 13-9 against the Radford Highlanders (8-12). The game was highlighted by...

Two senior transfers shine

Two senior transfers shine

Jason Huber March 22, 2017

The road to their senior year has been different for App State track and field athletes Chris Anderson and Taylor Drummonds. On the men’s side, Anderson is in his fifth and final year of eligibility...

Senior Cara Parker goes to catch the ball.

Seniors step up to the plate

Monica Crawford March 22, 2017

With seniority comes a leadership role both on and off the field for seniors on the App State softball team Cara Parker, Katie Mathewson and Vanessa Ciocatto. Parker, Mathewson and Ciocatto are the only...

Junior Raheem Somersall battles for the ball during the game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  The Demon Deacons defeated the Mountaineers 3-0.

Appalachian soccer gains international experience

Colt Jensen March 22, 2017

App State men’s soccer recently had two players representing the Mountaineers in the CONCACAF under 20 World Cup in late February, with junior Raheem Somersall and incoming freshman, Zeiko Harris, both...

Senior Scott Webster reaches out to hit the ball across the court during a match.

An unexpected journey

Michael Pigg March 22, 2017

Junior men’s tennis player and Australian native Scott Webster found a new home at Appalachian State, and it has been beneficial for both Webster and the university. Webster has excelled thus far in...

Senior Brian Bauk swings for a hit in Tuesday's game in Charlotte. Photo courtesy: Tim Cowie/App Athletics

Baseball starts hot in Charlotte, finish two game sweep

Taylor Story March 16, 2017

The Mountaineer’s baseball team could not escape the cold weather in Charlotte, but their bats kept them warm as they racked up a season high 14 hits. App was able to lead an offensive assault on the...

Freshman Caleb Grubbs up to bat during the game against UNC Asheville. The Mountaineers won with the final score being 4-3.

Baseball win their first home game of the season

Taylor Story March 9, 2017

The Mountaineers hosted their first home game of the season at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. In what was a hard-fought game by both sides, the Apps were able to prevail against the UNC...

Sophmore Ronshad Shabazz scored 18 points against Coastal Carolina on Saturday. He also had 5 rebounds throughout the game.

Mountaineers ready for first tournament

Colt Jensen March 7, 2017

Appalachian State men’s basketball will make their Sun Belt Conference tournament debut on March 8 at 7 p.m. in New Orleans against Troy, who is the sixth seed in the tournament. “For our young...

The App State Cheer squad opens up the basketball game against UL Lafayette with a small routine to get the crowd pumped.

App cheerleading prepares for Canam Nationals

Jason Huber March 7, 2017

At every football game, basketball game, wrestling match, pep rally or any athletic event, the App State cheerleading team is always on the sidelines or in the stands showing their pride for the Mountaineers. Known...

Freshman Patrick Good finished the night with 16 points. Photo courtesy: App State Athletics/ Dave Mayo

Good contributions

Jay Boyd March 7, 2017

Freshman point guard Patrick Good has given App State men’s basketball a much-needed lift off the bench this season. With his addition on the team, he has contributed a steady scoring option. In just...

Junior Inside Linebacker, Eric Boggs, looks back towards his teammates during the game against Tennesse in 2016. The Mountaineers lost the away game in overtime with the final score being 20-13.

Defense and Boggs finding right-hand man in flory

Noah Gerringer March 7, 2017

Spring practices wrapped last week for the back-to-back Camellia Bowl Champs, and the defense is starting to put together another stellar unit for the 2017-18 season. Trying to fill in the vacancies for...

Senior pitcher Tristan Helms pitching during a road game.

Walking on with a purpose

Brooks Maynard, Reporter March 7, 2017

For App State pitcher Tristan Helms, becoming a Division I college baseball player was always the dream. It was his path getting there that was different from most. “In high school, I wanted to play...

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