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The Appalachian State field hockey team huddles up before a match during the 2014-15 season. Under new coach Meghan Dawson, the team is 1-0 in exhibition play.

App State Field Hockey tops Limestone in first exhibition

Lee Sanderlin August 22, 2015

App State began the new era under head coach Meghan Dawson with a 5-2 win over Limestone University in the field hockey team’s first action of the year. Dawson, a first-year head coach, said she was...

ICYMI - Summer Sports Round-up

ICYMI – Summer Sports Round-up

Samantha Cordialini August 21, 2015

  Infographic: Samantha Cordialini, Graphics Editor Information: Chris Warner, Sports Editor

The Appalachian Online

Field hockey team striving for a winning season

Kayla May August 20, 2015

With a new stadium last season, and a new coaching staff this season, Appalachian State field hockey is ready to start with a clean slate. “Having a new coaching staff has given us the chance to start...

Former App State middle blocker Lauren Gray goes up for the attack during last year’s home game against Presbyterian. Gray, who finished fifth in conference hitting percentage (.314), 
graduated last year.

Volleyball looks to find success in new era

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 20, 2015

In the 2014 season of App State volleyball, the Mountaineers finished with a record of 21‐10 (11‐9 Sun Belt), good for a fifth‐place finish in their first season of Sun Belt play. The team had several...

Sophomore forward Samantha Childress (right) dribbles around a Mars Hill defender in the opening game of Appalachian State’s spring schedule. The Mountaineers won 6-0.  Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Women’s soccer finishes exhibition games with victory over Campbell

Jess Lyons August 18, 2015

Appalachian State’s women’s soccer team wrapped up their final exhibition match Monday with a 1-0 victory against Campbell University. The Mountaineers had difficulty scoring in the first half,...

Sophomore defensive back Brandon Pinckney will miss the entirety of the 2015 football season due to an injury in the right knee sustained during practice.

Defensive back Pinckney out for season with injury

Chris Warner August 17, 2015

Appalachian State University football sophomore defensive back Brandon Pinckney will miss the entire 2015 season due to a right knee injury sustained in practice, head coach Scott Satterfield said...

Former infielder Dillon Dobson follows through on a double against Georgia State last season. The Mountaineers will seek to replace the production of Dobson,  who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 23rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Photo by Gerrit van Genderen  |  The Appalachian

Veterans provide offensive pop for Mountaineers

Gerrit Van Genderen April 28, 2015

Despite a 13-31 (5-18 Sun Belt Conference) record with nine games remaining in the regular season, two of App State baseball’s veteran players have maintained impressive seasons at the plate. Senior...

The Appalachian Online

Should high school stars be NBA-eligible?

Nick Joyner April 28, 2015

Duke has been crowned the national champion, but collegiate basketball will be out of the spotlight until June 25. Every year around April, controversy picks up steam concerning the NBA draft. Should...

Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Limping to the finish

The Appalachian April 22, 2015

Maintaining a short-term memory Less than a week removed from a grueling weekend series against No. 9 nationally-ranked UL Lafayette, in which the team was outscored 44-11 on senior day, the Mountaineers...

Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Picking up the pieces

The Appalachian April 22, 2015

Keep the offense clicking Although App State has had a hard time stringing together wins of late, the offense is not to blame for the slump.  Less than a week ago, the Mountaineers exploded for...

Mountaineers stumped by Cajuns on senior day

Mountaineers stumped by Cajuns on senior day

The Appalachian April 21, 2015

Game 1: 21-5 loss (Five innings) Before the first of two games against the No. 9 nationally-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Saturday, App State softball’s six seniors were gathered around head coach...

Michael Obacha (center) preps participants of the Indiana Special Olympics during a youth clinic April 4. Photo: Courtesy App State Athletics

More than just shoes

Gerrit Van Genderen April 21, 2015

Michael Obacha expands his charitable work to assist Nigerian youth's education  With maintained success and national recognition for his community service work, App State basketball junior forward...

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