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Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar celebrates in the end zone after a score against Old Dominion Oct. 22. Aguilar threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.

Monarchs crowned victor as Mountaineers go home 3-4

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 22, 2023

In a Saturday night showdown between 3-3 App State and Old Dominion, both teams needed a pivotal mid-season victory. The Monarchs protected their home turf in defeating the Mountaineers for the first time...

Senior forward Izzi Wood looks to navigate the Golden Eagle defense Oct. 19.

Mountaineers stay undefeated at home with win over Southern Miss

Avin Patel, Reporter October 21, 2023

App State soccer faced Southern Miss Thursday for their final home game of the season. The Mountaineers continued their dominance in Boone with a 1-0 win over the Golden Eagles. The only goal of the...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson looks to get past the Monarch defender Nov. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers look to rebound against Monarchs

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 19, 2023

App State will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to play against Old Dominion Saturday as both teams hold a 3-3 overall record and are looking to eclipse a winning record.  The Mountaineers are coming off...

Junior running back Maquel Haywood breaks loose for a run against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10.

6 down, 6 to go: Mid-season Sun Belt East Division breakdown

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor October 18, 2023

With seven weeks of college football complete, the Sun Belt East Division standings have begun to take shape. While one team remains in the championship game driving seat, their ineligibility opens the...

Forward Donovan Gregory shoots a fadeaway over a Furman defender Nov. 11, 2022. Gregory enters his fifth season with the Mountaineers.

Two Mountaineers earn preseason Sun Belt honors

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor October 18, 2023

With college basketball season right around the corner, two App State players earned preseason Sun Belt Honors, the conference announced Monday in a release. Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory...

Junior midfielder Sarah Perkins battles for possession with a Kent State player Oct. 6.

Mountaineer field hockey continues five game win streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

The Mountaineers traveled to Farmville, Virginia Friday to take on the Longwood Lancers.  The Black and Gold won the match 3-0 and was highlighted by sophomore forward Henriette Stegen, who scored...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Winterhoff goes up for a serve against the Warhawks Oct. 13.

Mountaineers cap off senior day with wins over ULM

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor October 15, 2023

The Mountaineers hosted ULM Friday and Saturday for a weekend series, winning both matches 3-0 and 3-2. In the Black and Gold’s first match against the Warhawks, they opened the set with a 4-2 lead...

Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

App State soccer falls to Old Dominion

Fran Murphy, Reporter October 15, 2023

App State soccer traveled to Norfolk, Virginia on Friday for a matchup with Old Dominion. The Mountaineers were defeated 1-0 after a flurry of late scoring opportunities.  Old Dominion went into the...

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, Sports Editor 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...

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