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The Appalachian

Party like it’s 1999: App State soccer 3-0 for the first time in 26 years

Party like it’s 1999: App State soccer 3-0 for the first time in 26 years

Trey Blake, Reporter August 23, 2025

A 45-minute lightning delay could not stop App State women’s soccer from getting its third consecutive win to open the season as sophomore forward Ellie Garrison and redshirt sophomore forward Kyli Switalski...

Ground broken on new Sofield indoor practice facility

Ground broken on new Sofield indoor practice facility

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter August 20, 2025

It was a day of celebration for App State Athletics Friday, as ground broke on the new Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility. Administrators, coaches and donors gathered just outside of Kidd Brewer...

App State takes down first power conference opponent since 2016

App State takes down first power conference opponent since 2016

Parker Egeland, Reporter August 18, 2025

App State women’s soccer defeated the University of Miami by a score of 1-0 Sunday. It was the Mountaineers’ first home game of the season at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex, and the first time hosting...

App State wins season opener with two goals from Garrison

App State wins season opener with two goals from Garrison

Parker Egeland, Reporter August 16, 2025

App State women’s soccer defeated Western Carolina Thursday with a score of 3-2 in the season opener with sophomore forward Ellie Garrison scoring twice. In the first half, a counterattack for the...

The App State ice hockey team lines up for the national anthem at Truist Stadium in Charlotte for the Outdoor Classic on Nov. 22.

Mountaineer club and intramural sports programs offer more than just a team

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter August 13, 2025

For many students, being part of a club or intramural sports team can quickly become a highlight of college life. “The social, physical, and mental benefits that one may receive from joining an intramural...

Redshirt junior quarterback AJ Swann winds up for a pass during the Spring Battle at the Rock game on April 12.

AJ Swann and JJ Khol look to climb to the top of the mountain

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor August 13, 2025

The Mountaineer football team reloaded its roster with new talent to kick off the coach Dowell Loggains era. After developing LaNorris Sellers at the University of South Carolina, Loggains now turns his...

App State’s biggest rivalries, old and new

App State’s biggest rivalries, old and new

Parker Egeland, Reporter August 13, 2025

Rivalries are at the heart of sports, built on history, competition and pride. From the Yankees and Red Sox to Real Madrid and Barcelona, iconic matchups between teams with deep rooted animosity fuel some...

Graduate student forward CJ Huntley jumps to shoot the ball during the App State vs. Texas State game on Jan. 4.

CJ Huntley signs two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor June 30, 2025

After the 2025 NBA Draft Thursday, App State forward CJ Huntley signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns as their first undrafted free agent of the class.  The two-way contracts allow for Huntley...

NCAA East first round qualifies Nichols for championships; 6 athletes in total competing

NCAA East first round qualifies Nichols for championships; 6 athletes in total competing

Parker Egeland, Reporter June 5, 2025

App State competed in the NCAA East First Round in Jacksonville, Florida from Wednesday to Saturday. Six different athletes competed in the event for the Mountaineers. Freshman Lilly Nichols was the...

Senior infielder Joseph Zamora stands on third base during the game against Gardner Webb on March 1. In 2024, Zamora played and started in 52 games.

Born into baseball: Joseph Zamora’s home away from home

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor June 3, 2025

From hot humid weather in Miami, Florida to the blistering cold climate in Boone, spring 2025 graduate infielder Joseph Zamora has made the High Country home.  “It was baseball once I was born, and...

Graduate student pitcher Bradley Wilson pitches against Southern Mississippi on April 26.

From struggles to shutouts: The evolution of pitcher Bradley Wilson

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter May 24, 2025

Bradley Wilson spent three years on the App State baseball pitching staff, undergoing quite the transformation from a struggling starter to an ultra-reliable reliever. Before he finished his final season...

Mountaineer baseball season comes to a close in Sun Belt Tournament

Mountaineer baseball season comes to a close in Sun Belt Tournament

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor May 22, 2025

App State baseball suffered a season ending loss to Texas State 3-0, in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament.  Texas State scored 2 runs in the first inning and 1 run in the seventh. The game...

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