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Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban (Sports Editor) With many key players returning and a weaker conference schedule, the Mountaineers should be able to reclaim the Sun Belt Title in 2024. On the other hand, they also have...

Redshirt sophomore Kanye Roberts rushing into the endzone against Georgia Southern on Nov. 25. Roberts had 14 carries for 109 yards along with 1 touchdown this game.

Pivotal fall sports Mountaineers

Fran Murphy, Reporter August 14, 2024

With fall seasons fast-approaching, these six athletes will affect winning at a high level for each of their App State sports teams as their roles have all grown since last season. Kanye Roberts (Sophomore...

Football coach Shawn Clark adjusting his headset at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 4. During Clark’s football career in college, he was a two-time All-American and three-time all-conference selection.

Before the kickoff: App State Football preview

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor August 13, 2024

After returning to the Sun Belt Championship Game in 2023, the Mountaineers will look to reclaim the conference title for the first time in five years. They’re led by fifth-year head coach Shawn Clark,...

Whitney Jones introduces herself as the new head coach for App State Softball at Mark E. Ricks Complex on May 28. Jones was previously the assistant softball coach at Ohio State University.

Whitney Jones named new softball head coach

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor June 2, 2024

Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Whitney Jones as the softball program’s new head coach May 22. A press conference was held Tuesday to introduce her to the public. Jones started in college...

Head coach Shelly Hoerner laughs along with her players in the dugout during a softball practice on Oct. 4. While in college, Hoerner helped lead Canisius College to back-to-back MAAC titles in 1995 and 1996.

App State parts ways with softball coach Hoerner

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor May 7, 2024

Shelly Hoerner and App State have parted ways after seven years, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced in a press release Tuesday. “I want to thank Shelly for all she has done for our softball...

VIDEO: Introducing our school’s new whitewater club

Gabe Plitt, Former Multimedia Editor May 5, 2024

Embark on a new journey with the latest addition to our school's extracurricular scene: the whitewater club. Founded by freshman Sam Rindal this semester, this club offers adventure right out our back...

Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a pitch against Troy April 14.

Mountaineers lose nail bitter to No. 13 Wake Forest

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor May 2, 2024

App State traveled to Shelby on Tuesday to take on No. 13 Wake Forest. The Mountaineers lost a close game 10-9.  The Black and Gold started the game strong with two home runs in the first inning. Graduate...

Senior outfielder Kayt Houston tosses a ball in the air.  Houston holds the school's career hit record at 239.

Houston caps off record breaking career for App State Softball

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

Senior outfielder Kayt Houston is a few weeks away from wrapping up a historic App State softball career.  Houston has earned numerous awards for her play on the diamond. As a sophomore, Houston was...

Senior outfielder CJ Boyd tosses a baseball up in the air.  Boyd has hit 14 home runs this season.

Record Breaker: CJ Boyd pursues immortality in the Black and Gold

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor April 30, 2024
App State baseball isn’t the most well-known sport on campus; it doesn’t have the illustrious history of the football program or the recent success of the basketball program.  
Junior pitcher Sejal Neas winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28. Neas pitched three innings and gave up four runs.

Mountaineers struggles continue against Marshall

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor April 30, 2024

The Mountaineers traveled to Huntington, West Virginia, to face the Marshall Thundering Herd last weekend. On Friday, the Mountaineers were unable to find their rhythm, losing 7-2. Marshall jumped...

Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch throws a pitch against ETSU April 23.

Mountaineer baseball sweeps Panthers on the road

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor April 29, 2024

App State baseball traveled to Atlanta for a weekend series against the Georgia State Panthers.  The Black and Gold won the first game of the series on Friday 11-7. The day was highlighted by senior...

Cam Peoples celebrates in the endzone after scoring against Miami Sept. 11, 2021. Peoples ran for 95 yards and one touchdown against the Hurricanes.

Football, finance: How Cam Peoples is making a difference

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor April 29, 2024

With summer approaching and the collegiate sports season nearing an end, senior App State athletes will walk across the graduation stage with diplomas in-hand, wondering what the future holds for them....

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