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Redshirt junior defense Phenix Durham who tore her ACL last season during last week’s practice. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor.

Torn apart but still together

Jason Huber August 31, 2016

Growing up and playing the sport that you love makes you feel invincible, like the sky’s the limit and nothing can hold you back. Now imagine having it all ripped away in a split second with a simple...

Freshman midfield/defense Julia Wenz runs down the field during the game against Georgetown on Sunday. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Building a Field Hockey Legacy

Monica Crawford August 30, 2016

With over half of the App State women’s field hockey team made up of freshmen, this season is going to be a year of building and creating a strong legacy for field hockey at App. “By building this...

Back row: Sarah Murphy and Kat Greer
Front row: Jamie Palermo, Kelsey Strickland with Jackson Bond, Bo Strickland with Riley Allison and Hope Allison with Ryder Allison. The Allisons are the family of men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jason Allison. Both boys are non-verbal autistic.
Photo Courtesy: Women's soccer head coach Sarah Strickland

4v4 Fundraising Tournament To Raise Autism Awareness

Tyler Hotz August 30, 2016

When App state women’s soccer head coach Sarah Strickland sees a life-changing opportunity, she doesn’t hesitate to take it. Over the past six years, Strickland has been working with the Julie Foudy...

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...

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