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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...

Forward Izzi Wood advances the ball against Georgia State Oct. 6, 2022.

Looking ahead: What the season holds for the Black and Gold

Sarah Kruger, Reporter August 21, 2023

The Black and Gold boasted a relatively successful 2023-24 season. However, as the team moves to lace their cleats back up and move into the fall 2023 season, let’s catch up on the summer happenings.  By...

Running back Nate Noel stiff-arms a defender against UNC Sept.3, 2022

A new mountain to climb: App State Football’s season preview

Chance Chamberlain and Kurt Zottl August 16, 2023

Must-watch games Sept. 9 at North Carolina  The first game of a three-game series began in 2019, as the Mountaineers blocked a field goal to upset the Tar Heels in Kenan Stadium 34-31. The series...

The student section at Kidd-Brewer Stadium getting ready for the Mountaineers to square off against UNC Sept. 3, 2022.

Football in the High Country: How to come out on top

Asher Davidson, Reporter August 15, 2023

Good morning Mountaineers. The sun is shining over the Blue Ridge Mountains, your alarm has just gone off and it is 7 a.m. It’s time to start tailgating, which is the best way to start off the first...

10 historic moments in App State sports history

10 historic moments in App State sports history

Sarah Kruger, Reporter August 14, 2023

Something that makes App State quintessentially App State is its affinity for sports of all kinds; the university has 17 varsity sports teams, and even more club and intramural sports.  Whether or...

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