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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...

Mens soccer competing in the annual black and gold exhibition at Ted Mac.

Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Men’s soccer hold black and gold exhibition

Jason Huber August 13, 2016

The App State men’s soccer team held their annual black and gold exhibition game at Ted Mackorell Stadium on Friday night as the gold team defeated the black team 1-0 in a defensive battle. The game...

Junior Erin Settle battles for the ball in Thursday's exhibition game.
Photo by: Maleek Loyd

Women’s soccer falls short in first exhibition

Jason Huber August 12, 2016

After dominating for 87 minutes, App State women’s soccer ultimately fell 1-0 in their annual first preseason exhibition game against Western Carolina on Thursday night at Ted Mackorell Stadium. Looking...

OL Keenan Gilchrist in a game against Wyoming last season. Photo by Chris Deverell

Mountaineers hold football Media Day

Adam Hothersall July 31, 2016

The Appalachian State Mountaineers had their 2016 football media day Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium, donning some of their new uniforms to be used this upcoming season. Coming off of an 11-2...

Taylor Lamb in a game against Wyoming last season.
Photo by: Chris Deverell

Mountaineers picked first in Sun Belt preseason poll

Jason Huber July 21, 2016

Coming off a second place finish in the Sun Belt with an 11-2 overall record and 7-1 conference record, Appalachian State football has been picked to finish first in the conference with 114 votes and five...

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