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Goal keeper Paul West on Duck Pond Field Monday afternoon. West was redshirted last season and has started all seven of App State's soccer games. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

West heading in new direction after being redshirted last year

Jess Lyons September 29, 2014

A year ago, Paul West was redshirted. However, the redshirt junior goalkeeper, has made a significant leap forward this season for App State soccer, becoming the team’s primary goalie and starting...

Junior forward Samantha Childress hustles down the field last season against Austin Peay University. The Mountaineers lost 1-2 to the Governers at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. File Photo  |  The Appalachian

Confidence continues to build for App State women’s soccer

Cory Spiers September 29, 2014

App State women’s soccer is off to a slow start, as they find themselves 5-6 overall and 2-3 in its last five games. However, head coach Sarah Strickland said she was expecting a tough beginning to...

Photo Courtesy  |  Georgia Southern University

For Lamb, pressure of starting role nowhere to be found

Cory Spiers September 29, 2014

Being thrust into the role of starting quarterback is no simple feat. After starting both of App State’s last two games, redshirt freshman Taylor Lamb has handled the pressure. Lamb, who came into...

Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Game day graphic: App State faces off with rival Eagles

Cory Spiers September 24, 2014

Correction: The previous version of this infographic incorrectly stated the game was Saturday, Sept. 27. The graphic was updated to the correct date of the game, which is Thursday, Sept. 25. The Appalachian...

The Appalachian State University football team storm the field before their 66-0 victory over the Campbell University Camels. Photo by Carson Hager  |  The Appalachian

Grounding the Eagles

Cory Spiers September 24, 2014

The Matchup App State opens up Sun Belt play Thursday night against a familiar foe: former SoCon rival Georgia Southern. Georgia Southern is off to a solid start, most recently beating South Alabama...

Photo by Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Junior stars propel Mountaineers to top-30 ranking

Ben Cogsdale September 22, 2014

When you look at the App State volleyball roster, it is fitting that the team’s top two players appear first and second. Junior setter Paige Brown and junior outside hitter Emily Corrigan have also...

Defensive lineman Ronald Blair runs the field at the football game against Campbell University at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Rachel Krauza  |  The Appalachian

Fernandez, Blair leading App State defensive line

The Appalachian September 22, 2014

From offense to defense, Fernandez finds a way to fit in  For Tyson Fernandez, it doesn’t matter what side of the ball he is on. Fernandez, a sophomore defensive lineman, has experienced significant...

Junior defensive back Doug Middleton playing in the football game against Campbell University on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Middleton has fourteen tackles and an interception return for a touchdown in the first two games of the season. Photo by Rachel Krauza  The Appalachian

App State looks for first road win against Southern Mississippi

Laney Ruckstuhl September 19, 2014

App State (1-1) is set to visit Hattiesburg, to take on Southern Mississippi (1-2) under the lights Saturday at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The Mountaineers look to keep the momentum going after rolling over...

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Clipping the Eagles’ wings

Cory Spiers September 17, 2014

The Matchup The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and the App State Mountaineers meet for the first time since 1937 Saturday at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. App State is coming...

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Women’s soccer brings record to 3-4 after two weekend home games

Jess Lyons September 15, 2014

App State women’s soccer brought their season record to 3-4 after splitting two home games last weekend. The Mountaineers defeated the Belmont Bruins 4-1 Sept. 12 and lost 2-0 against George Mason...

Cox, Upshaw proving to be dynamic duo for App State

Cox, Upshaw proving to be dynamic duo for App State

Cory Spiers September 15, 2014

The running back duo of sophomore Marcus Cox and redshirt freshman Terrence Upshaw has proven to be a force to be reckoned with through two games for App State. Cox and Upshaw have combined for 311...

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