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Jones released as baseball head coach

Jason Huber May 31, 2016

Appalachian State University athletics announced that Billy Jones has been relieved of his duties as the Mountaineers baseball head coach. “We’re grateful to coach Jones for his commitment to Appalachian...

Junior Trey Morris. Photo courtesy of Derick E. Hingle of the Sun Belt Conference.

Filling leadership roles

Jason Huber May 15, 2016

Being a part of a team is a rewarding task that most athletes go through when they compete, but competing in a sport that does not have a team aspect means competing for individual recognition and building...

Jammer P.Y.T., with the help of blockers Nerfighter aka Amber Williams, Tutu LaRue aka Billie Jo Burns and Holt .45 aka Sarah Holt, skates by pack of Dominion Derby girls to become lead jammer. Photo courtesy of Kevin Gordon.

Roller Derby Girls sweep home bout

Juliet DeRienzo May 2, 2016

The Appalachian Roller Girls ended their first home bout on May 1, with two smashing wins from both the A-team and B-team. This was the team’s first home game for the 2016 season. The ARG consists...

Blair becomes eighth former Mountaineer drafted into the NFL

Blair becomes eighth former Mountaineer drafted into the NFL

Jason Huber April 30, 2016

Appalachian State alum defensive end Ronald Blair was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the third pick in the fifth round (124nd overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft on Saturday. Blair became the 26th player...

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Crothers will not return as women’s tennis head coach

Jason Huber April 28, 2016

Appalachian State University has elected not to renew the contract of women’s tennis head coach, Colin Crothers, after 19 years coaching the Mountaineers, according to a press release by director of...

Senior right-handed pitcher and infielder Caleb McCann follows through his swing. Courtesy of DC Mayo; App State athletics

Senior Duo’s Last Ride

Bryant Barbery April 28, 2016

Motivated, determined, seasoned, mature, confident and specialized are words that typically surround senior collegiate athletes. Usually one of many seniors on a team is considered leader or captain of...

Senior Caleb Keck. Photo courtesy of App State athletics.

Men’s golf finishes season

Angelo Errico April 27, 2016

App State men's golf team played their last tournament of the year in Miramar Beach, Florida, placing 10th of 11 Sun Belt schools in the conference championship to finish off the season.  Georgia State...

Members of the football team stretching before practice. Photo by Nick Joyner

Battle for the Belt

Nick Joyner April 27, 2016

The App State football team is still working hardmonths after the season’s exciting conclusion in a 31-29 Camellia Bowl victory. After a 45-yard fumble recovery by Ohio against the Mountaineers in the...

Assistant Sports Information Director Chase Colliton in his office.

Grit and Grind of the Athletic Department

Cameron Vaughan April 27, 2016

Appalachian State University athletics are a major part of the media coverage for news outlets on campus and throughout Boone. Spot media coverage and advertising are two important aspects of App State...

Senior prop Murphy Swancy attempts to run for a try against Western Carolina University on Saturday at State Farm. A try is the primary way of scoring and is worth five points. Photo by Dallas Linger.

AHO takes Ruck”April”Fest, continues tradition

Dylan Dow April 26, 2016

Dominance was the name of the game for the AHO men’s rugby club on April 23. In front of over 100 spectators, the A-side team took home the Ruck”April”fest championship trophy after steamrolling...

Kate Rhudy performs as the opening act for Mipso on Thursday, April 21 at Legends. Photo courtesy Kendall Bailey Atwater.

Mipso came to Legends, received ‘great energy’

Juliet DeRienzo April 26, 2016

A bluegrass and roots band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and an Appalachian State student and local musician believes that there is a piece of home that everyone carries with them no matter where their...

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