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App State offensive lineman prepare for the snap against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10. The Mountaineers posted 111 rushing yards.

Mountaineers fall to Chanticleers for first time ever in Boone 27-24

Trey Blake, Reporter October 11, 2023

For the first time ever at Kidd Brewer Stadium, and for the second year in a row, App State lost to Coastal Carolina Tuesday night. This year, it came at the hands of a last-second 24-yard field goal by...

Guard Janay Sanders, class of 2023, shoots a layup against the Troy defense.

More than the color pink: Breast cancer awareness in App State Athletics

Chance Chamberlain and Tess McNally October 10, 2023

Every year, athletes and coaches of all kinds support breast cancer awareness through pink accessories and attire, but pink is much more than just a color. Every athlete and coach has a story behind their...

Two students grapple while others rest in between rounds at a jiu-jitsu club meeting Sept. 9, 2023.

“We’re a family here”: App State’s jiu-jitsu’s climb back from uncertainty

Trey Blake, Reporter October 9, 2023

Over the last several years, App State’s Jiu-Jitsu Club went from a club weeks away from shutting down to bringing home gold medals. Operating out of Boone Docks MMA & BJJ off of Blowing Rock...

Senior McCall Denny goes up for a slam against Georgia State Oct.6.

Mountaineers split weekend series with Panthers

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 8, 2023

The Mountaineer volleyball squad faced Georgia State in a home weekend double header. The Black and Gold lost the first match 3-2 Friday.  App State jumped to an early 5-3 lead due to kills from freshman...

Freshman midfielder Sophia Baxter battles with a Kent State player for possession Oct. 6.

Mountaineer field hockey wins an overtime thriller against Kent State

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 8, 2023

The Mountaineers made history with their first ever regular season victory against the Kent State Golden Flashers Friday, in a thrilling 2-1 overtime shootout.   Fifth-year goalkeeper Addie Clark...

Junior running back Nate Noel celebrates with a fan after a score against UNC Sept. 9, 2023. Noel rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns.

Beast of the backfield: Nate Noel’s climb in the High Country

Kurt Zottl, Reporter October 8, 2023

From Miami to Boone, the scenery is certainly different for star junior running back Nate Noel. But the talent has not changed from place to place.  Noel was named First-Team All-County from the Miami...

Former App State running back Cam Peoples breaks free from a Chanticleer defender Oct. 20, 2021. The Mountaineers upset then No.14 Coastal Carolina 30-27.

App State set to write another chapter in Coastal Carolina rivalry

Spence Smithback, Reporter October 7, 2023

The Mountaineers welcome Coastal Carolina back to Kidd-Brewer Stadium Tuesday night to resume a rivalry that has consistently produced thrillers.  “We look forward to hosting Coastal Carolina here...

Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleton prepares to kick the ball upfield against James Madison Sept. 24,2023.

Mountaineers drop first Sun Belt match against South Alabama

Trey Blake, Reporter October 6, 2023

App State soccer traveled to Mobile, Alabama to take on South Alabama Thursday, losing 3-1 in a match that marked their first Sun Belt conference loss this season. A good defensive performance in the first...

Junior wide receiver Christian Horn heads up field on a route against ECU Sept. 16, 2023.

What to make of App State football at the halfway point

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 4, 2023

At this point in 2022, the Mountaineers held the same 3-2 record they hold now. Without the upset at College Station, and College GameDay sending Boone into madness, this year’s team holds a very different...

App State Field Hockey head coach Emily Dinsmore speaks to her team against Liberty Aug. 18, 2023.

Emily Dinsmore: A players’ coach

Asher Davidson, Reporter October 4, 2023

Division I is the highest level for college athletes. Many strive for this level and many will fail. Along the way, lots of players can lose something. Some lose sight of what’s important in life, and...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Milan Tucker gets into the end zone against East Carolina Sept. 16, 2023.

5 takeaways: App State survives against ULM

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 3, 2023

1. Escaping at the last second ULM nearly closed out the game several times, but left the door open for the Mountaineers to take advantage of the late-game opportunity. With four seconds remaining,...

Sophomore forward Hadley Kuzmicky battles with a Tar Heel defender for possession Sept. 24.

App State field hockey knocks off Central Michigan and Lindenwood

Fran Murphy, Reporter October 2, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to Mount Pleasant Friday defeating Central Michigan 3-1.  App State couldn’t find an offensive rhythm throughout the first half as they were unable to find a goal and entered...

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