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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...

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...

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