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Senior midfielder Grace Ball advances the ball against the Knights Sept. 15.

Mountaineer field hockey knocks off Bellarmine

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

App State traveled to Kentucky to face off against the Bellarmine Knights to open up their Mid-Atlantic Conference season Friday.  The Mountaineers outlasted the Knights 4-2. This win marks the first...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Milan Tucker works his way around East Carolina defenders Sept. 17.

X marks the spot: Mountaineers strike gold against Pirates

Ethan Smith and Chance Chamberlain September 17, 2023

For the first time since 1979, App State and East Carolina squared off in Boone in front of 40,168 fans. The mark ties the all-time Kidd Brewer Stadium record with App State’s matchup against North Carolina...

Freshman midfielder Hannah Löfmark battles a George Mason defender Aug. 20, 2023.

App State falls to Liberty as non-conference play ends

Trey Blake, Reporter September 15, 2023

App State soccer fell Thursday 2-0 to an undefeated Liberty Flames team that has not lost in their last 21 matches dating back to last season. Although the Flames are coming in hot, the Mountaineers are...

A group of fans cheering on the Mountaineers against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

Fans guide to game day against ECU

Kolby Shea, Reporter September 14, 2023

On Saturday the East Carolina Pirates make the trip to Kidd Brewer Stadium to face the Mountaineers in an in-state rivalry matchup that has withstood the test of time.  Their last meeting was in 2021...

Illustration by Rian Hughes

Pirates return to Boone in Family Weekend showdown

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor September 13, 2023

After a heartbreaking double overtime loss in Chapel Hill, the Mountaineers return to defend their home turf for a Family Weekend matchup against East Carolina Saturday. “You watch the tape and they’re...

Former App State defensive lineman Jabari Fletcher battles for position with an ECU offensive lineman Sept. 5, 2009.

East vs. West: The enduring rivalry between App State and East Carolina

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 12, 2023

More than 90 years ago, Appalachian State Teachers College kicked off in Boone against Eastern Carolina Teachers College Nov. 11, 1932. The Mountaineers protected their home turf with a 21-0 victory. From...

Scot Sloan returns to the sidelines in the High Country after last coaching the Mountaineers in 2017.

Home away from home: Coaches find their way back

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 12, 2023

After a troubled 2022 season, App State football returned to their roots and brought back two familiar faces to the Mountaineer sidelines.   “When coach Clark called, it was gonna be tough to turn...

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Jack Murphy hoists junior running back Nate Noel in the air after a touchdown Sept. 9.

5 takeaways from App State-UNC round three

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 11, 2023

1. Aguilar develops an early connection In junior quarterback Joey Aguilar’s first career start for App State, he targeted redshirt junior wide receiver Dashaun Davis early and often. Davis led the...

Junior forward Charlotte Bosma looks to gain possession of the ball against No.17 Wake Forest Sept. 10.

App State falls to No.17 Wake Forest after outlasting JMU

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 11, 2023

After the thrill of an overtime victory over James Madison Friday, App State field hockey was tested by No. 17 Wake Forest Sunday.  On their two-game road trip, the Black and Gold began with a late-night...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar prepares to take the snap against No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9. Aguilar made his first start for the Mountaineers against the Tar Heels.

A fitting finale: Mountaineers fall in double overtime

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 10, 2023

App State traveled down Tobacco Road for a matchup with No. 17 North Carolina in the finale of a best of three game series. The Mountaineers dropped an instant classic 40-34 to the Tar Heels in double...

Senior defender Mumu Guisasola battles against a Liberty player for possession Aug. 18, 2022.

Mumu Guisasola: Soccer star and team sister

Asher Davidson, Reporter September 10, 2023

The motto for all App State students is that we give our all for App State. For most, that might be doing well in classes, but for athletes it means pushing their body to the limits in order to bring home...

Running back Nate Noel crosses the goal line against UNC Sept. 3, 2022.

Mountaineers, Tar Heels set for rematch after 2022 thriller

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 6, 2023

After defeating Gardner-Webb in their home opener, App State travels to Chapel Hill for a matchup against No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9. “We have a lot of work cut out for us this week as we go to...

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