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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
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, Former 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, Former 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, Associate Sports Editor • 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, Sports Editor • 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...

Sophomore guard Alexis Black dribbles past the Spartan defense Nov. 6.

Mountaineers complete 22-point comeback victory over Ohio

Fran Murphy, Reporter • November 12, 2023

App State women’s basketball erased a 22-point deficit Saturday en route to a 71-64 victory over Ohio.  Junior guard Emily Carver led the team in scoring at 17 points to go with eight rebounds. Senior...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar attempts a pass against Marshall Nov. 4. After the Mountaineers win over Georgia State, the California native is up to 26 touchdowns this season.

Mountaineers bowl eligible after demolishing Panthers 42-14

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor • November 11, 2023

App State and Georgia State faced off in Atlanta Saturday for a rainy Veterans Day matchup. The Mountaineers dominated 42-14, winning their third straight and improving to 6-4 and 4-2 in Sun Belt play.   “I...

Players, coaches and scouts meet in between drills at App State's 2023 Football Pro Day inside the Sofield Family Practice Center March 30, 2023.

App State alum contributes donation towards athletics fund

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor • November 10, 2023

App State alum Tommy Sofield and his family donated a sizable gift towards App State Athletics Wednesday, specifically towards athletic facilities improvements.  “Appalachian State University means...

Junior Guard Emily Carver defends UNCG’s Nia Howard in the fourth quarter Nov. 6. Carver earned third team All-Sun Belt honors.

App State women’s basketball hopeful for bounce back season

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor • November 9, 2023

App State women's basketball aims to have a bounce back season after going 11-20 in 2022-23. The Mountaineers averaged 67.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 69 points per game.  Former...

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