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Senior Libero/Defensive Specialist Olivia Reed celebrates with her team during the exhibition on Sunday. The gold team won 4-0. Reed was the only senior of four on the team who played as the others are injured or recovering from surgery. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

The Core Four

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 22, 2016

The App State volleyball team lost some key players from last season to graduation, including outside hitters Emily Corrigan and Jess Keller and setter Paige Brown. On a roster of 18, eight are new to...

On the move

On the move

Adam Hothersall August 21, 2016

The Mountaineers cross country team heads into the 2016 season with veteran leadership, high expectations and a lot of talent coming back from a solid 2015 campaign. The team’s goal is simple: win the...

Co-Offensive Coordinator (Running Game)/Offensive Line Shawn Clark. Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

Back to his alma mater

Colin Tate August 21, 2016

This offseason, App State football welcomed back an All-American alum in Shawn Clark, who joined the coaching staff as a co-offensive coordinator in charge of the offensive line and running game. Clark,...

Freshman place kicker Michael Rubino works on his kick during practice on Wednesday, August 17th. Photo by Halle Keighton

Remarkably special

Noah Gerringer August 21, 2016

  With two seconds remaining on the clock in the 2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl and the score 29-28 in Ohio’s favor, senior Mountaineers kicker Zach Matics set up to kick what would soon be his...

Libero/Defensive Specialist Olivia Loeffler stands up with the help of her teammates after falling and being stepped on during a play. The gold team won 4-0. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Gold sweeps black in volleyball exhibition

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 21, 2016

The App State volleyball team played their annual Black and Gold preseason intra-squad match on Sunday in preparation for the upcoming season. Many new members of the team saw valuable game time and for...

The App State women's soccer team huddles up on the field before facing Western Carolina on Thursday night. Photo by Maleek Loyd

Mountaineers prove they won’t back down

Ian Taylor August 20, 2016

The App State women's soccer team dug deep during their first regular season match with Northern Kentucky, showing their Mountaineer spirit in a second half comeback win. Beginning the game with a fast...

The Mountaineers celebrate after their first win of the season on Friday. 
Photo Courtesy: App State Athletics/Dave Mayo

No Norseing Around, Women’s soccer gets first win

Adam Hothersall August 20, 2016

App State women’s soccer hosted their  first regular season game with a 3-1 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse Friday afternoon. Northern Kentucky, coming off of a 11-5-2 season, struggled...

Goalie Jaron Bradley having a laugh with forward Graham Smalley during last weeks exhibition.

Photo By: Dallas Linger

Confidence to fuel men’s soccer

Noah Gerringer August 15, 2016

The annual Black and Gold scrimmage has been played and the 2016 Men’s soccer season is right around the corner for Appalachian State. The Mountaineers, after winning seven regular season games last...

Assistant Coach Jeff Bilyk and Head Coach Jason O'Keefe watching the exhibition on Friday. “Today we wanted to look at the relationships out there and some of them worked out pretty well. Some we have to look at and continue to tweak,” O’Keefe said. “But it was really just about getting these guys a run out with 13 new guys at the Mack.” Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

New Coach, New Mission

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 15, 2016

“I think I would describe him as a realist and a winner. He tries instilling that into us every single day, and not just on the field but in the classroom, in the community. He’s trying to make us...

Determination is key for women’s soccer

Adam Hothersall August 15, 2016

Heading into the 2016 season, the Mountaineers women’s soccer team has higher expectations than ever before. Coming off a season where the team advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Belt conference...

Senior Jane Cline fights for the ball in Thursday's game against Western Carolina. 
Photo By: Maleek Loyd

A Defined Leader

Jason Huber August 15, 2016

Coming through in big game moments defines the tenacity and skills an athlete attains. Gaining the respect from coaches and teammates, along with not being afraid to hold yourself accountable, defines...

Appalachian State women's soccer takes on Elon in a preseason exhibition match at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Boone, North Carolina.
Photo Courtesy: Tim Cowie

Mountaineers bounce back in final exhibition

Jason Huber August 14, 2016

In their final exhibition game before starting their regular season, App State women’s soccer showed a lot of promise defeating Elon 4-1 after falling behind 1-0 only six minutes into the game. After...

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