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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Mountaineers struggle at Purple-Gold Invitational

Max Schwanz, Reporter March 4, 2024

App State softball traveled to Greenville over the weekend for the Purple-Gold Invitational. They faced East Carolina, Saint Joseph’s and Youngstown State.  The Mountaineers opened the invitational...

Boone (Sports)Balls Episode 1

Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio March 4, 2024

Multimedia reporters and avid sports fans Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio break down the changing reputation of App State basketball, their personal sports backgrounds and more. Hosted by: Graham Ryan and...

Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards walks off the field with his family after getting his jersey retired at halftime of the Georgia Southern game Nov. 25.

Some of the biggest names from the last 90 years of App State Athletics

Chance Chamberlain and Ethan Smith March 4, 2024

App State Athletics garners attention and support from students, locals and alumni on a daily basis. This support comes from the help of past student athletes and coaches building each program into what...

Redshirt junior third baseman Austin St. Laurent garnered the 2022 Sunbelt Freshman of the Year Award. Feb. 21. St. Laurent became the fifth App State freshman to win this award, as he led the team in OPS, hits, total bases and tied for the batting average lead.

Designer name, designer game: St. Laurent stars in the infield

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2024

With spring approaching in the High Country, the Mountaineers will trot onto the diamond with a team highlighted by redshirt junior third baseman Austin St. Laurent.  Head coach Kermit Smith described...

The team hoists up the regular season Sun Belt Championship award after their game against Arkansas State March 1. With a 26-5 regular season record, App State earns their first ever title in the Sun Belt division since joining for the 2014-15 season.

Mountaineers clinch Sun Belt title with win over Red Wolves

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

While rain poured throughout Boone, App State capped off its 2023-24 regular season with a 80-57 win over Arkansas State on senior day, securing their first Sun Belt regular season title and first undefeated-at-home...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18, 2023. The Mountaineers and Dukes will face off in Boone Nov. 23, 2024.

App State unveils 2024 football schedule

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 1, 2024

App State football released their full 2024 schedule Friday, featuring six home games and two Thursday night matchups. The Mountaineers begin the season with a home opener at Kidd Brewer Stadium Aug....

Sophomore forward Rylan Moffitt jumps for the tip-off against ULM Feb. 7.

Mountaineers fall to Troy in 102-69 defeat

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 29, 2024

App State women’s basketball allowed a season-high 102 points to Troy Wednesday night in a road loss. The Trojans never trailed, featuring a 17-0 second quarter run to pull away early. As a team,...

Junior forward Tre’Von Spillers takes a putback shot on Old Dominion’s basket at the Holmes Convocation Center on Feb. 28. Spillers totaled 16 rebounds and 18 points in last nights game.

Mountaineers clinch share of regular season title with win over ODU

Spence Smithback, Reporter February 29, 2024

App State men’s basketball clinched a share of a regular season conference title for the first time in 24 years with a 89-64 win over Old Dominion Thursday night.  A victory in the regular season’s...

Senior outfielder gets ready for a pitch against ETSU Feb. 27.

Mountaineers pull off comeback victory against ETSU

Clay Durban, Reporter February 29, 2024

The Mountaineers traveled to Johnson City, Tennessee, to face the East Tennessee State Buccaneers Tuesday afternoon. The game started out rough for the Mountaineers, allowing three runs in the first...

A snowboarder takes flight during an App State Snowboarding Team club meet.

App State Snowboarding Team soars to new heights

Tess McNally, Reporter February 28, 2024

The wind in your face, the adrenaline of flying through the air and the screaming from the sidelines are just regular occurrences from App State snowboarding.  The App State Snowboarding Team is a...

The Mountaineers walk back onto the court against Ragin Cajuns Feb. 17. The Black and Gold have won five straight games.

Mountaineers continue historic quest

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

With two games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, the Black and Gold have an opportunity at history by finishing the season undefeated at home in addition to earning their first Sun Belt regular...

Redshirt junior outfielder Austin St. Laurent runs the bases against Siena Feb. 25.

Mountaineers sweep Siena in Hickory

Clay Durban, Reporter February 26, 2024

The Mountaineers made the trip down the mountain to Hickory this weekend to face the Siena Saints. On Friday, the Mountaineers unleashed an offensive onslaught to take the first game 15-7. Redshirt...

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