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Cars get lined up for the start of the race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Sept. 30, 2023.

North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts first Whelen Modified Tour event

Spence Smithback, Reporter October 2, 2023

In a field featuring NASCAR Cup Series stars, Bowman-Gray Stadium champions and more than 30 other challengers, Matt Hirschman emerged victorious in the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 Saturday night at...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Witerhoff goes up for a slam against James Madison Sept. 23.

App State volleyball nets two losses in weekend double header

Max Schwanz, Reporter October 2, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to face Coastal Carolina for a weekend double header, losing the first match 0-3. The Black and Gold started the first set strong with a 4-0 lead, behind a block from sophomore...

Junior running back Nate Noel breaks away from a Warhawk defender Sept. 30.

Mountaineers survive shootout against ULM 41-40

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 1, 2023

After a heartbreaking finish against Wyoming, App State responded with a gutsy and high-scoring matchup against ULM to improve to 3-2. In a game that saw a combined 1,007 total yards, junior kicker Michael...

Senior forward Izzi Wood brings the ball up the field against Georgia Southern Sept.29.

Mountaineer defense holds strong in win over Georgia Southern

Avin Patel, Reporter September 30, 2023

The Mountaineers faced Georgia Southern in Boone Friday for a defensive battle that saw excellent performances from graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston and senior forward Izzi Wood.  The Black...

Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors and redshirt senior defensive back Tyrek Funderburk (right) celebrate after a play against Gardner-Webb Sept.2.

App State begins Sun Belt play at ULM

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 29, 2023

From Laramie, Wyoming, last week to Monroe, Louisiana, this week, App State faces the UL-Monroe Warhawks Saturday at 8 p.m. “We are going to start conference play this week and that’s where the...

Three cars drive the North Wilkesboro Speedway as construction takes place outside the track.

All-Star Race returning to North Wilkesboro in 2024

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 28, 2023

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced Thursday the 40th running of the All-Star Race will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024.  The All-Star Race will headline a three-day weekend of motorsports...

Redshirt senior Will Formato sizes up his opponent in App State’s 32-6 victory over Gardner-Webb Jan. 30, 2023.

Wrestling announces 2023-24 schedule

Trey Blake, Reporter September 27, 2023

App State wrestling released their 2023-24 season schedule Tuesday. They announced the team will face three top-10 opponents from last season’s final rankings.  Additionally, they have a tough SoCon...

Redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts battles for possession against Wyoming Sept. 23.

5 takeaways from App State vs. Wyoming

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 26, 2023

1. Redzone offensive woes The Mountaineers scored 12 points in the first half, all from field goals by junior kicker Michael Hughes. The first three field goals by Hughes ended long drives where the...

Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

Mountaineers get late score in draw against James Madison

Trey Blake, Reporter September 25, 2023

App State soccer welcomed James Madison to The Valley Sunday for a match that went down to the wire, before freshman forward Summer Bowman found an 89th-minute equalizer to finish the fixture at a 1-1...

Junior foward Charlotte Bosma brings the ball up the field against the Redhawks Sept. 22.

Mountaineers suffer defeats to Redhawks and Tar Heels

Max Schwanz, Reporter September 25, 2023

The Mountaineers returned home to face the Miami Redhawks Friday, falling to the Redhawks 4-1.  Fifth-year goalkeeper Addie Clark totaled four saves. Clark now has 25 saves this season and 230 total...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Winterhoff (left) and freshman right side Delanie Grevengoed contest a slam against James Madison Sept. 22.

App State drops fourth consecutive after home series vs. JMU

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

App State volleyball opened Sun Belt play with consecutive home matchups against James Madison Friday and Saturday.  In their first contest, both teams battled back and forth in the first set until...

Redshirt senior linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. sacks Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley Sept. 23. The Mountaineer defense gave up only 31 passing yards in the loss.

Late game woes cost Mountaineers against Cowboys

Avin Patel, Reporter September 24, 2023

Wyoming snuck away with a 22-19 victory Saturday night in a performance plagued with struggles in pressure situations by the Mountaineers. App State ended non-conference play with a second one-score away...

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