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Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors and redshirt senior defensive back Tyrek Funderburk (right) celebrate after a play against Gardner-Webb Sept.2.

App State begins Sun Belt play at ULM

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 29, 2023

From Laramie, Wyoming, last week to Monroe, Louisiana, this week, App State faces the UL-Monroe Warhawks Saturday at 8 p.m. “We are going to start conference play this week and that’s where the...

Three cars drive the North Wilkesboro Speedway as construction takes place outside the track.

All-Star Race returning to North Wilkesboro in 2024

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 28, 2023

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced Thursday the 40th running of the All-Star Race will return to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024.  The All-Star Race will headline a three-day weekend of motorsports...

Redshirt senior Will Formato sizes up his opponent in App State’s 32-6 victory over Gardner-Webb Jan. 30, 2023.

Wrestling announces 2023-24 schedule

Trey Blake, Reporter September 27, 2023

App State wrestling released their 2023-24 season schedule Tuesday. They announced the team will face three top-10 opponents from last season’s final rankings.  Additionally, they have a tough SoCon...

Redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts battles for possession against Wyoming Sept. 23.

5 takeaways from App State vs. Wyoming

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 26, 2023

1. Redzone offensive woes The Mountaineers scored 12 points in the first half, all from field goals by junior kicker Michael Hughes. The first three field goals by Hughes ended long drives where the...

Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

Mountaineers get late score in draw against James Madison

Trey Blake, Reporter September 25, 2023

App State soccer welcomed James Madison to The Valley Sunday for a match that went down to the wire, before freshman forward Summer Bowman found an 89th-minute equalizer to finish the fixture at a 1-1...

Junior foward Charlotte Bosma brings the ball up the field against the Redhawks Sept. 22.

Mountaineers suffer defeats to Redhawks and Tar Heels

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

The Mountaineers returned home to face the Miami Redhawks Friday, falling to the Redhawks 4-1.  Fifth-year goalkeeper Addie Clark totaled four saves. Clark now has 25 saves this season and 230 total...

Sophomore middle blocker Maya Winterhoff (left) and freshman right side Delanie Grevengoed contest a slam against James Madison Sept. 22.

App State drops fourth consecutive after home series vs. JMU

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 25, 2023

App State volleyball opened Sun Belt play with consecutive home matchups against James Madison Friday and Saturday.  In their first contest, both teams battled back and forth in the first set until...

Redshirt senior linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. sacks Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley Sept. 23. The Mountaineer defense gave up only 31 passing yards in the loss.

Late game woes cost Mountaineers against Cowboys

Avin Patel, Reporter September 24, 2023

Wyoming snuck away with a 22-19 victory Saturday night in a performance plagued with struggles in pressure situations by the Mountaineers. App State ended non-conference play with a second one-score away...

Sophomore defender Shannon Studer works around a Troy player Sept. 17.

App State soccer vs. Coastal Carolina ends in draw

Fran Murphy, Reporter September 22, 2023

App State soccer finished its second game of conference play with a 1-1 draw against Coastal Carolina Wednesday in Conway, South Carolina.  The Mountaineers commanded possession from the opening whistle,...

The App State defense celebrates after denying a ECU possession Sept.16.

Mountaineers travel to Wyoming for showdown at 7,000 feet

Spence Smithback, Reporter September 20, 2023

Following a 1,300-mile plane ride and a 130-mile bus trip from Denver to Laramie, Wyoming, the Mountaineers will face off against the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday for the first time since 2015. Saturday’s...

Junior guard Xavion Brown shows off the new home white jersey Sep. 13, 2023.

Men’s basketball announces new look for 2023-24 season

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 18, 2023

App State men’s basketball announced Wednesday an updated home uniform for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  The new look features multiple changes to the jersey and shorts, adding new designs, logos...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar dances in the end zone after a touchdown Sept. 16.

5 takeaways from historic App State-ECU battle

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2023

1. Defensive dominance  After giving up 319 total rushing yards against North Carolina, the Mountaineer defensive front allowed a mere 79 rushing yards against East Carolina. The Pirates offense revolved...

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