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Will Miller pins down an NC State wrestler at the Varsity Gym on Nov. 4. Miller had 54 points in 13 dual matches for the 2023 season.

2024-25 Wrestling Schedule releases with never before seen foe

Trey Blake, Reporter September 12, 2024

App State Wrestling released their full 2024-25 season schedule Tuesday. The team announced that in addition to their usual out-of-conference ACC opponents, they will welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers,...

The Yosef statue overlooking the east side of campus on Aug. 26. The Yosef statue stands six feet and six inches high and serves as a reminder to all Mountaineers to be “yourself.”

Yosef’s Army: A guide to the Student Yosef Club

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Yosef is synonymous with App State Athletics. He’s there every fall Saturday in the High Country, riling up fans and amusing people with his antics.   His image goes a lot further than just cheering...

Wide receiver Christan Horn runs around an ECU defender to receive a pass at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023. Horn had 36 catches and 6 touchdowns during the 2023 season.

Mountaineers look to set sail against the Pirates for second straight year

Parker Egeland, Reporter September 11, 2024

Following one of the worst losses in the Shawn Clark era, and allowing the most points in a game since 2011 with a 66-20 loss to No. 25 Clemson, App State looks to rebound against in-state rival East Carolina.  The...

Nate Johnson poses in his practice
uniform at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 28. In 2023, Johnson appeared in all 14 games with 10 starts as an outside linebacker totaling 43 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble.

Nate Johnson named to preseason all-sun belt team

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Nate Johnson came to Boone and impacted the football team immediately as a freshman. After receiving freshman All-American honors from a few publications last year, Johnson knows how special of a player...

Forward Izzi Wood heads the ball while attempting to score a goal against the Wofford goalie at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium on Aug. 22. Wood had four shots on goal during the App State vs. Wofford game.

Izzi Wood sparks new era for App State soccer

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Izzi Wood arrived in Boone during a hectic 2020 season. The COVID-19 pandemic and a visit from No. 12 Pitt to start the season derailed the beginning of the college soccer career that she dreamed of. Her...

Midfielder Olivia Simon fights for the ball against a Radford player at App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5.

App State soccer still looking to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

The Mountaineers women’s soccer team traveled to Davidson to take on the Wildcats for the first time in over three years on Sunday, where the Mountaineers suffered a 1-4 loss.  The Wildcats struck...

Forward Bridget Donovan steals the ball from a Georgetown player at the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1.

App State women’s field hockey falls to VCU

Fran Murphy, Reporter September 10, 2024

App State wrapped up their two-game weekend road trip Sunday with a match against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at 1 p.m.  The Mountaineers came out on fire defensively, not allowing a single shot...

B(S)B: College football & Ferrari race wins

Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio September 10, 2024

In the return of Boone (Sports) Balls, Nick & Graham introduce new segments to the show, cover the highlights of the college football weekend, discuss the recent NASCAR, F1, WEC and IndyCar races,...

Running back Anderson Castle muscles his way through the Clemson defense on Sept. 7. Castle finished the game with 11.4 yards per 7 carries and 1 touchdown.

Mountaineers fall flat in Clemson showdown

Davis Lemons, Reporter September 8, 2024

On Saturday the App State Mountaineers traveled to Clemson, South Carolina, to face the Tigers. Clemson won the game convincingly, 66-20.  The Tigers opened the game with a score after quarterback...

Outside hitter Maddie Smith spikes the ball between two ETSU defenders at the Holmes Convocation Center on Sept. 6. Smith had 15 kills and 8 digs against ETSU.

Mountaineers volleyball win 2 of 3 on home court in Mountaineer Classic

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter September 8, 2024

Friday saw the Mountaineers fend off East Tennessee State in dramatic style in five sets and drop the late game to Kennesaw State in straight sets. On Saturday, the Mountaineers soundly beat Gardner Webb...

Forward Izzi Wood defends the ball from a Radford player at the App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5. Wood scored two goals during the game.

App State suffers home loss to Radford despite brace from Wood

Parker Egeland, Reporter September 7, 2024

After the road defeat against Auburn on Sunday, the Mountaineers returned to the High Country for a match with the Radford Highlanders Thursday evening. App State played Radford on the road just a year...

Mountaineers fight to bring down a Clemson player at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 12, 2015. App State has not played the Tigers since 2015.

Mountaineers head to Death Valley for battle with No. 25 Clemson

Davis Lemons, Reporter September 4, 2024

After taking down East Tennessee State 38-10 in their season opener, the Mountaineers set their sights on the No. 25 Clemson Tigers.  App State has played Clemson four times in program history, most...

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