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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...

App State Track and Field finishes regular season with Sunday Night Qualifier

App State Track and Field finishes regular season with Sunday Night Qualifier

Parker Egeland, Reporter May 21, 2025

On Sunday, App State track and field hosted and competed in the Sunday Night Qualifier at the Randy Marion Track and Field Facility. Sophomore Matthew Gray won the men’s pole vault with a personal,...

Mountaineer baseball falls in final regular season series against Georgia State

Mountaineer baseball falls in final regular season series against Georgia State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

App State baseball lost their series against Georgia State 2-1 in the final regular season series Thursday to Saturday.  Thursday The Mountaineers lost the first game of the series 4-2 on Thursday.  Neither...

App State baseball loses series 2-1 against South Alabama

App State baseball loses series 2-1 against South Alabama

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor May 14, 2025

App State baseball secured a win 12-2 in one game of a three game series against South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Despite the win, it was not enough to clinch the series and App State lost 2-1. On...

App State finishes Sun Belt Championships with 3 gold medals, program records

App State finishes Sun Belt Championships with 3 gold medals, program records

Parker Egeland, Reporter May 13, 2025

The App State track and field team saw the men finish fifth and the women finish eighth at the Sun Belt championships in Harrisonburg, Virginia from Thursday to Saturday. Senior Emma Russum and junior...

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