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Former outside linebacker Nick Hampton lines up across from the North Carolina defensive line Sept. 3, 2023. The Los Angeles Rams selected Hampton with the No. 161 pick in the NFL Draft Saturday.

Two Mountaineers selected in 2023 NFL Draft

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor May 1, 2023

The NFL gained two Mountaineers as outside linebacker Nick Hampton and offensive lineman Cooper Hodges were selected in the NFL Draft Saturday. This marks the fourth straight year at least one Mountaineer...

Senior catcher Hayden Cross catches a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

App State baseball senior sets high standard for work ethic and leadership

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor May 1, 2023

The 2023 Mountaineer baseball team features a pair of brothers who have played alongside each other since high school at Southern Lee in Sanford. Senior catcher Hayden Cross’ Mountaineer career began...

AHO women's rugby lost to Howard 38-26 in the women's final of the Division II playoffs April. 23, 2023.

AHO women’s rugby national title race ends

Sarah Kruger, Reporter April 26, 2023

Thus the title race has ended. After a two-day tournament, AHO women’s rugby fell to Howard 38-26 in the Division II women’s final of the CGRU 2023 East College Regional Playoffs in Gastonia April...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory dribbles the ball up the court against Carlow Dec. 6, 2022.

Mountaineer men’s basketball looks to retool with new additions

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor April 24, 2023

App State men’s basketball announced the signing of a new transfer in the 2023 recruiting class April 11. The signing comes after a slate of new signings over recent weeks. Senior guard Myles Tate...

Former App State pitcher Jeffrey Springs signed a $31 million dollar contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays.

App State alum MLB season cut short by injury

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor April 19, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher and former Mountaineer Jeffrey Springs is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him into the 2024 season, according to Tampa Bay Times reporter Marc Topkin...

Sophomore midfielder Sarah Widderich prepares for a corner kick Sept. 9, 2022.

Mountaineers end spring season with win over Lees McRae

Sarah Kruger, Reporter April 17, 2023

The women’s soccer spring season ended with a 3-1 victory for the Mountaineers against Lees McRae April 12 evening at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex.  The Black and Gold opened scoring early in...

App State AHO Women's Rugby competes in practice March 31, 2023.

AHO Women’s Rugby marked for success

Sarah Kruger, Reporter April 12, 2023

The AHO Women’s Rugby team gathers on State Farm Field every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night as the sun sets and the evening chill descends. However, the temperature is hardly the most striking...

Sophomore forward Stephanie Barbosa dribbles a ball against Radford Sept. 15, 2022.

App State soccer kicks off spring season

Sarah Kruger, Reporter April 10, 2023

Spring season began April 5 with a 3-0 win for the Mountaineers against Davidson at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. This was the first of App State soccer’s matches occurring in the spring season;...

Former App State kicker Chandler Staton attempts a field goal versus Coastal Carolina Oct. 20, 2021.

Former Mountaineers sign NFL, CFL contracts

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Two former App State football players running back Darrynton Evans and kicker Chandler Staton signed new contracts with professional football teams. Evans signed with the Indianapolis Colts after working...

Quarterback Chase Brice fakes the handoff to running back Cam Peoples during App State's Pro Day March 30, 2023.

5 takeaways from App State Pro Day

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor April 3, 2023

1. Limited participation App State’s highest-ranked draft prospect, according to Pro Football Focus, linebacker Nick Hampton only participated in measurements and positional drills.  “Still...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory dribbles the ball up the court against Campbell Nov. 18, 2022.

Senior forward to return for 2023-24 season

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor March 29, 2023

App State forward Donovan Gregory announced Friday evening he would return for another season of basketball in the High Country. “App Nation, I’m back,” Gregory said on Twitter. Gregory is...

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

NASCAR Cup Series conducts tire test at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 28, 2023

As construction continued in the grandstands, NASCAR roared back to the High Country Tuesday for a Goodyear tire test for the NASCAR All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.  NASCAR Cup Series...

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