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The Appalachian

Two Mountaineers drafted, three signed to NFL

Two Mountaineers drafted, three signed to NFL

Andrew Clausen April 30, 2013

To reach the professional level of sports is a dream all athletes share. To make it, they must go through multiple workouts and the dramatic National Football League Draft. This year, the NFL took a record...

Top ranked Softball gears up for SoCon finale

Andrew Clausen April 25, 2013

The Appalachian State softball team is riding high at the top of the SoCon conference as they prepare to compete in the SoCon tournament. The Mountaineers (25-16, 16-5 SoCon) are on a four-game winning...

Senior walk-on Gabe Dimock follows through on a swing in last Tuesday’s game against N.C. A&T. Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

Walk-on senior gets a chance on field, makes ‘great impact’

Andrew Clausen April 25, 2013

The sport of baseball requires skill and timing, but sometimes part of that timing means waiting on the bench. For senior walk-on Gabe Dimock, the skill was there – he was just waiting for his time....

The Mountaineers gather together before a game wearing their breast cancer awareness warm-up shirts. The team is losing four seniors and will need its new upperclassmen to become leaders. Justin Perry | the Appalachian

Appalachian State’s women’s basketball team sees four players graduate, three juniors and a senior to fill their shoes

Andrew Clausen April 25, 2013

One of the most difficult things for college sports team is that every athlete leaves one way or another. This year, women's basketball has felt that with the loss of four seniors heading into next season....

Junior outfielder Preston Troutman runs home to score during the second inning of last Tuesday’s game against N.C. A&T. The team won the game 7-3. Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

Baseball snaps losing streak as they begin home stretch

Andrew Clausen April 25, 2013

As the semester quickly comes to a close and most teams are gearing up for postseason play, the Appalachian State baseball team is still in the heart of their schedule. The Mountaineers (22-15, 10-10 SoCon)...

Athletics responds to Peacock stepping down as ‘a shocker’

Andrew Clausen April 23, 2013

With the recent announcement that Chancellor Kenneth Peacock would be stepping down following the appointment of a successor, students and staff found themselves shocked by the news. And Athletics was...

Sophomore catcher Caroline Rogers barely misses outing Winthrop runner at a game earlier this season. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Softball remains undefeated at home on Senior Day

Andrew Clausen April 23, 2013

The Appalachian State softball team finished its weekend series against Furman with a 5-3 win Sunday, sweeping the series and bringing their home record to a perfect 14-0. Senior outfielder Allie Cashion...

Sophomore defensive lineman Greg Hall looks for an opening during the 2013 spring game. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Spring game helps football team prepare for next season

Andrew Clausen April 23, 2013

In a scrimmage that didn't see many points on the board, fans saw their first glimpse of the 2013 Appalachian State football team. The team was split into a Black squad and a Gold squad for the annual...

Freshman outfielder Jaylin Davis stands ready to bat at a game earlier this season. Davis hit a three-run home run in the season opener against N.C. State. Photo Courtesy | App State Athletics/ Dave Mayo

Baseball star looks to past legend for inspiration in his own career

Andrew Clausen April 18, 2013

Bud Fowler. Moses Walker. Jackie Robinson. Fowler is credited for being the first black person to play baseball. Walker is credited for being the first black person to ever play in the Major League. Robinson...

Senior Ellie Linsell prepares to return the ball across the net in Saturday’s match against Wofford. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Women’s tennis finishes regular season with a bang

Andrew Clausen April 16, 2013

The Appalachian State women's tennis team (14-8, 6-4 SoCon) took the courts Saturday knowing that it would be their last home game with their senior teammates. They responded with a 6-1 victory over the...

Junior defender Harrison Delbridge keeps the ball from a UNC-Asheville attacker in a game this fall. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Men’s soccer continues to use spring season as preparation for next year

Andrew Clausen April 16, 2013

After dominating Lincoln Memorial University in a 6-0 victory Sunday, the Appalachian State men's soccer team improved their spring record to 1-1-1. The team played its best game this season this past...

Men’s soccer signs 10 new recruits

Andrew Clausen April 16, 2013

In the middle of their spring exhibition season, the Appalachian State men's soccer team is already preparing to start the 2013-14 season with plenty of new recruits. Ten recruits were signed this...

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