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Senior offensive lineman Isaiah Helms thaks App State fans after the Mountaineers defeated undefeated No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18. It marks the second consecutive season with a ranked road win.

Mountaineers win 26-23 OT thriller against undefeated Dukes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2023

Saturday morning was a celebration for undefeated James Madison as Harrisonburg hosted College GameDay, but those celebrations came to a close by nightfall as App State upset the Dukes 26-23 in an overtime...

Junior guard Emily Carver pulls up for a three pointer against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Norfolk State

Fran Murphy, Reporter November 17, 2023

App State women’s basketball was defeated by Norfolk State 67-53 Thursday in their first road game of the season. The Black and Gold entered the game 2-0, while the Spartans came in 3-0 as well as...

Former App State utility player Andrew Terrell throws a ball back into play against Georgia State March 25, 2023.

App State baseball welcomes 15 new players

Tess McNally, Reporter November 17, 2023

The Mountaineers baseball team posted a 30-25 overall record while winning 16 conference games last season. App State has also made some changes to the roster by signing 15 newcomers.  “We are incredibly...

Former App State running back Cam Peoples takes it to the house against East Carolina Sept. 2, 2021. The Mountaineers will make their return to Bank of America Stadium in 2025.

Bank of America Stadium to host 2025 App State season opener

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Thursday UNC-Charlotte will host App State at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for the 2025 season opener.  “We are thrilled to add this passionate regional...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson stiff-arms a James Madison defender Sept. 24, 2022. Robinson caught five passes for 57 yards in the team's last matchup.

App State looks to spoil Dukes’ undefeated season

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 16, 2023

On a three-game win streak, the 6-4 App State Mountaineers visit the 10-0 No. 18 James Madison Dukes with College GameDay in town. College GameDay, college football’s most popular television program,...

Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers goes up for a dunk against Oakland City Nov. 6.

Beavers best Black and Gold 81-71 in overtime

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled out west for a late-night showdown with Oregon State, losing 81-71 in an overtime thriller. Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory collected his own missed shot for a putback...

KaRon White went from being a three-star recruit at Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama to defensive lineman for Appalachian State. This season he has taken on the role as coach. Oct. 4, 2023.

Player to coach: The ongoing story of KaRon White

Clay Durban, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

Things can change very quickly in the game of football, and KaRon “Simba” White knows that better than most. White was a promising young defensive lineman at App State; a three-star recruit out...

 Portrait of Jordan Favors, a Redshirt Sophomore, during the Mountaineer walk before the ECU game on Sep. 16, 2023. Favors recorded two interceptions, one solo tackle and one assisted tackle against Marshall. Overall this season, he has six tackles and two interceptions.

Jordan Favors finds his feet in Mountaineer football

Tess McNally, Reporter November 14, 2023

From Griffin, Georgia to Boone, Jordan Favors has proven his title as a star safety.  Favors originated from Griffin High School where he earned 5A Region 2 Athlete of the Year. Griffin Bears head...

Defensive coordinator Scot Sloan speaks to his players during a timeout against Marshall Nov. 4. Over the last two games, the Mountaineers have only allowed 23 total points.

The good, bad and ugly from App State vs. Georgia State

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 14, 2023

In a must-win game for the Mountaineers to stay in the race for the Sun Belt Championship, they left their mark Saturday against the Panthers in a 42-14 victory. The dominant effort was led by complementary...

Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers attempts a free throw against Oakland City Nov. 6.

Mountaineers suffer first loss of season against Northern Illinois

Ryder Sing, Reporter November 13, 2023

App State fell to 1-1 in a 91-78 loss against Northern Illinois Saturday. This marked the first stage of the Sun Belt-MAC Challenge as the other matchup will be announced at a later date.  Coming off...

Sophomore Maya Winterhoff goes up to spike a ball against Bellarmine Aug. 25, 2023.

Mountaineer volleyball fall in regular season finale against Louisiana

Max Schwanz, Reporter November 13, 2023

Mountaineer volleyball traveled to Lafayette, Louisiana to close out their regular season in a double header against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Black and Gold fell short losing the first match...

Junior communication studies major Joey Aguilar, has taken on the role as starting quarterback since App State’s first game against Gardner-Webb, and is currently leading the team to a 6-4 record overall. Aguilar, who hails from California, has secured his position by averaging 267 passing yards per game and has a 64% completion rate Oct. 4, 2023.

From California to Boone: App State quarterback embraces new journey

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 13, 2023

It took junior quarterback Joey Aguilar seven seconds to make an impact on App State football.  After a tight competition throughout the offseason, head coach Shawn Clark ultimately made Aguilar the...

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