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The Appalachian

Sports made simple: An inside look at field hockey

Anne Buie • September 20, 2012

Editor's Note: The following is the first part of a five part series to help readers understand how different sports are played. Field hockey is one of the world's most popular games and one of the world's...

Grier overcame academic struggles to play for Appalachian

Anne Buie • September 20, 2012

The tale is all too common -- a top high school athlete shines on the field but struggles in the classroom.For some, the end of high school is the end of their athletic livelihood and for others it comes...

Linebacker Deuce Robinson and defensive tackle Davante Harris pause for a quick shot after a hard practice. The duo has been playing together since high-school and decided Appalachian was their home the first time they stepped on campus. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

High school bromance continues at Appalachian

Anne Buie • September 20, 2012

The first time defensive tackle Davante Harris and linebacker Deuce Robinson played together on Blythewood High School's varsity team, Robinson almost dislocated Harris' shoulder.As the two raced to the...

Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gray prepares to hit the ball Tuesday night at a home game versus North Carolina A&T in Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers dominated the Aggies with a 3-0 win. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Despite win, volleyball team looked ‘sloppy’

Anne Buie • September 20, 2012

ASU beat NC A&T in three-straight sets during Tuesday's first home volleyball game.NC A&T led during the first set with a 3-2 score, but that was the only time the team pulled ahead."We played...

Senior Right-Back Steven Miller stretches across the goal-line for the first touch down of the day on Saturday's game against The Citadel. The Bulldogs won the game 52-28. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

The Citadel defeats Appalachian, 52-28

Anne Buie • September 16, 2012

For the first time in eight years, No. 21 The Citadel defeated No. 8 Appalachian 52-28, Saturday.But the Bulldogs' win did more than to simply put ASU at a 1-2 record. This was also the first home loss...

Appalachian's top returning receiver, junior Andrew Peacock, catches a pass during A.S.U.'s game against Montana last Saturday. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Peacock inspired by Quick

Anne Buie • September 13, 2012

When Andrew Peacock came to college, he was a full-bred quarterback. He amassed nearly 3,000 yards of total offense as quarterback his senior year of high school according to goasu.com.Peacock redshirted...

Freshman wide receiver Malachi Jones races down the field with the ball during Appalachian's game against ECU. Jones's father Andre played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Amy Birner | The Appalachian

Malachi Jones is carrying on an old family tradition

Anne Buie • September 13, 2012

For freshman wide receiver Malachi Jones, playing football is a long-established family tradition.His father, the late Andre Jones, was a former linebacker at Notre Dame and played professionally for the...

Lack of hockey rink causes club hockey to travel

Anne Buie • September 11, 2012

The university's club hockey team has to travel 124 miles to practice.The team practices at Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trial which is two hours and 21 minutes away from Boone, according to mapquest.com."Hockey...

Newest club sport is ready for the year

Anne Buie • September 11, 2012

Three years after its founding, the women's basketball club team has the potential to be recognized by the university. Club Sports Council will take a vote in October to decide if the club can become official....

Field hockey wins second straight game

Anne Buie • September 10, 2012

ASU field hockey won its second straight game, defeating previously unbeaten Penn, 3-2 in overtime, Sunday afternoon."I am very proud of the team effort today," Head Coach Brandi Alexander Kist said. "Even...

Senior running back Steven Miller races down the field with the ball in Saturday night's match against Montana. The Mountaineers emerged victorious with a score of 35-27. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

ASU football defeats Montana

Anne Buie • September 9, 2012

The highly anticipated matchup of two FCS powerhouses took place in front of a crowd of 30,856 - the third largest crowd ever at Kidd-Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers needed a defensive stand in the final...

Men’s soccer game ends in draw

Anne Buie • September 9, 2012

Appalachian State University men's soccer recorded its first draw of the season against USC-Upstate after going into double overtime, Satrday.The draw moves the Apps to 2-1-1 on the season as the Spartans...

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