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Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

5 takeaways from the Mountaineers’ win over Gardner-Webb

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor September 6, 2023

1. Nate Noel looks healthy  After an injury plagued 2022 season that cost him three games and limited activity, the junior running back posted 117 rushing yards and a touchdown. Noel was able to...

Sophomore forward Reagan Sturgill prepares a shot against FGCU Sept. 3.

Mountaineer soccer gets dominating win over FCGU on Senior Day

Trey Blake, Reporter September 5, 2023

App State soccer welcomed the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Sunday, for an early Senior Day celebration. The Mountaineers got a dominant 3-0 victory and honored nine seniors who will be graduating after the...

Freshman midfielder Sophia Baxter guides the ball past the Davidson defense Sept. 3.

Mountaineers rebound with late goal against Wildcats

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor September 5, 2023

After App State lost their home opener 3-0 to Drexel Friday, the Mountaineers rebounded with a 1-0 victory against Davidson Sunday. The win marked the Black and Gold’s first home win on the new turf...

Sophomore Maya Winterhoff goes up to spike a ball against Bellarmine Aug. 25, 2023.

App State volleyball continues undefeated start to season

Asher Davidson, Reporter September 4, 2023

App State volleyball went undefeated against Bethune-Cookman, Campbell and East Carolina University. These games were all part of the ECU Tournament over the weekend.  Starting with the first match...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Burger takes a snap in the first quarter against Gardner-Webb Sept.2. Burger threw for 70 yards and one touchdown in his first career start.

App State triumphs over Gardner-Webb to open football season

Spence Smithback, Reporter September 4, 2023

The Mountaineer football season got off to a successful start Saturday with a 45-24 victory at home against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs. “A great team win,” head coach Shawn Clark said....

Former App State linebacker D'Marco Jackson rushes to the ball against ULM Oct. 30, 2021.

9 former Mountaineers claim spots on NFL rosters

Kolby Shea, Reporter August 31, 2023

As the NFL season rapidly approaches, nine former Mountaineers claimed their spot on a team’s 53-man roster after Tuesday’s cutdown deadline. Nick Hampton, Los Angeles Rams A 2023 fifth round...

Head coach Shawn Clark leads the Mountaineers onto the field in their conference matchup against Louisiana Oct. 12, 2021. Clark enters his fourth full season as head coach.

Mountaineers prepare for season opener against Gardner-Webb

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor August 30, 2023

After a disappointing 6-6 season in 2022, the Mountaineers get their first opportunity to start the 2023 season in the win column. App State kicks off the new season Sept. 2 against Gardner-Webb at...

Quarterback Ryan Burger looks to pass to wide receiver Coen Sutton against Robert Morris Oct. 29.

Clark names new starter at quarterback

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor August 28, 2023

App State Football head coach Shawn Clark announced Monday morning redshirt freshman Ryan Burger will start at quarterback for the Mountaineers. “We felt right now, Ryan the last four or five days...

Sophomore forward Bridget Donovan looks to receive the pass from a teammate against Georgetown Aug. 27, 2023.

Field hockey starts season 2-0 after win against Georgetown

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor August 28, 2023

After a season opening win against Towson Friday, the Mountaineers took on Georgetown Sunday winning 4-1. In the first quarter, neither team found the net early on. Off a penalty corner, junior midfielder...

Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards avoids the pass rush against Wofford Nov. 1, 2008.

App State to retire Edwards’ jersey

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor August 26, 2023

College Football Hall of Fame induction nominee and star quarterback for the Mountaineers from 2006-09, Armanti Edwards’ No. 14, will be retired in the fall.  App State Athletics announced Thursday...

Guard Chaé Harris surveys the defense against Old Dominion Feb. 16, 2023.

App State women’s basketball releases 2023-24 schedule

Kolby Shea, Reporter August 24, 2023

App State women’s basketball announced Aug. 8 the 2023-24 schedule as they look towards a bounce-back season. On Nov. 6 the Mountaineers kick off their season in an interstate battle as UNC Greensboro...

Forward Donovan Gregory attempts a contested floater against Campbell Nov. 18, 2023.

Mountaineer men’s basketball schedule released

Kolby Shea, Reporter August 23, 2023

Just before the new school year began, the Mountaineers released their 2023-2024 basketball schedule Aug. 9. Beginning the season on Nov. 7, the Black and Gold host the Oakland City Mighty Oaks, a private...

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