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Sophomore forward Justin Abson goes for a reverse lay-up against ETSU’s Jadyn Parker on Nov. 29. Abson scored seven points, four rebounds and one assist during App State’s 72-61 win.

Mountaineers hold off ETSU for fourth straight win

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 30, 2023

App State men’s basketball renewed their longtime rivalry with East Tennessee State Wednesday night and claimed a 72-61 victory. “Really proud of our team with the way we came out against a really...

Wide receiver Christan Horn reaches out for the pass against Troy Sept. 17, 2022. Horn scored the game-winning touchdown off a hail mary throw from former quarterback Chase Brice.

App State set for Sun Belt Championship against Troy

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 29, 2023

A season that looked to be lost for App State after a 3-4 start has turned around as the Mountaineers find themselves 8-4 and with an opportunity to be crowned Sun Belt Conference Champions for the fifth...

Junior wide receiver Christan Horn races towards the end zone against Georgia Southern Nov. 25. Horn had 46 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 55-27 win over the Eagles.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers dominate Eagles

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The Good App State ended their regular season with a 55-27 thrashing of long-time rival Georgia Southern. A month ago, the team sat at 3-4 with questions about head coach Shawn Clark’s future with...

Graduate student goalkeeper Addie Clark waves to the crowd against Drexel Sept. 1, 2023.

Field hockey goalkeeper ends historic career

Max Schwanz, Reporter November 27, 2023

Fifth-year field hockey goalkeeper Addie Clark played a pivotal role in the historic success of the 2023 team.  Clark was selected as one of the team’s captains entering the season, and her play...

Freshman guard Jordan Marsh stands on the baseline against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Men’s basketball wins third consecutive after dismantling Governors 78-58

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

After a four-game road trip, App State returned to Boone Sunday for a matchup with Austin Peay, dominating the Governors 78-58. “I was really proud of our guys,” said head coach Dustin Kerns. “I...

Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors makes the tackle on a Georgia Southern player Nov. 25. Favors tallied one interception during the game.

Mountaineers torch Eagles, win Sun Belt East

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 26, 2023

After starting 3-4, App State finishes the regular season at 8-4, winning the Sun Belt East division and securing a spot in the Sun Belt championship. “No one gave us a chance to win except us,”...

The Mountaineer bench celebrates after a play against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Mountaineers sweep opponents in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Clay Durban, Sports Editor November 23, 2023

After dropping two straight games to Northern Illinois and Oregon State, the Mountaineers traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to face off against UNC-Wilmington and Murray State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. On...

JMU hosts College GameDay for the second time in the program's history on Nov. 18, 2023, the fist happening in the fall of 2015.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mountaineers take down JMU and GameDay

Ashton Woodruff, Photo Editor November 22, 2023

In App State’s second College GameDay appearance in consecutive years, the Mountaineers won 26-23 in overtime. Starting at 9 a.m., the weekly GameDay events featured the regular specialists as well as...

Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a ball against JMU Nov. 18.

Mountaineers look to cook Eagles for Thanksgiving weekend

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 21, 2023

After defeating the formerly undefeated James Madison Dukes, the 7-4 App State Mountaineers close out their season at home against rival 6-5 Georgia Southern Eagles Saturday. “This game versus Georgia...

A group of Mountaineers celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown against No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers upset undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 20, 2023

In a must-win game to stay in the race for the Sun Belt Championship, App State delivered in their 26-23 overtime upset against undefeated No. 18 James Madison. While the Mountaineers took advantage of...

Zionville Ramp Company is located towards the Tennessee border, roughly 30 minutes from App State's campus.

Skateboarding in the High Country expands in Zionville

Skylar Plumley November 20, 2023

With App State being located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is no surprise skateboarding is common among students and residents of Boone.  Skateboarding has grown both within and outside of town limits,...

Former Mountaineer catcher Hayden Cross swings at a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

Mountaineer baseball releases 2024 schedule

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 19, 2023

The Mountaineers released their 2024 baseball schedule Friday, featuring 53 regular-season games between February-May.  The upcoming slate includes 19 home games at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith...

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