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A group of fans cheering on the Mountaineers against James Madison Sept. 24, 2022.

Suggested follows for Mountaineer sports fans

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor August 13, 2023

As App State Athletics prepares for the 2023-24 collegiate season, here are a few social media accounts to follow throughout the year. House United  Found on both Twitter and Instagram, House United...

Pitcher Xander Hamilton walks out to the field against UNCW March 5, 2022. Hamilton was selected in the 14th round by the Minnesota Twins in the MLB Draft Monday.

Hamilton selected by Twins in MLB Draft

Sarah Kruger, Reporter July 15, 2023

Senior pitcher Xander Hamilton was drafted Monday to the American League Central Division MLB team, the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton was selected with the 417th overall pick in the 14th round of the 2023...

Everts named president of Sun Belt Conference

Everts named president of Sun Belt Conference

Sarah Kruger, Reporter June 23, 2023

The Sun Belt Conference announced June 13 that App State Chancellor Sheri Everts will serve as president of the conference for the next two years beginning July 1. Everts was appointed at the league's...

NC Governor signs off on mobile sports gambling

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor June 16, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, the Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Bill, Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.  Cooper signed the bill which legalized online gambling on...

Redshirt freshman Ethan Oakley takes on North Dakota State's McGwire Midkiff at the NCAA Championships March. 16, 2023.

App State wrestling finds another hidden gem

Trey Blake, Reporter May 5, 2023

Over the last three months, 133-pound redshirt freshman wrestler Ethan Oakley has turned heads with his performances. These performances include winning 16 out of his final 20 matches, 8-0 as a starter...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory attempts a running floater against Campbell Nov. 18, 2023. Gregory led the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game last season.

What we learned about the 2022-23 Mountaineers

James Parker, Reporter May 3, 2023

App State men’s basketball finished this past season with a 16-16 record in what was a roller coaster of a campaign. After a disappointing end to the 2021-22 season, the Mountaineers filled up the newly...

Senior linebacker Jordan Fehr and redshirt freshman outside linebacker Nick Hampton jump to block a field goal on the final play of the game to seal the 34-31 victory for the Mountaineers

Class of 2023: Top 10 sporting moments

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor May 3, 2023

This list is in chronological order. It is not a ranked list.  1. King of the Carolinas In 2019, App State football defeated North Carolina and South Carolina to capture its first Power Five...

Junior forward Izzi Wood battles with a Buccaneer defender Sept. 8, 2023.

Observations from App State soccer’s spring season

Sarah Kruger, Reporter May 2, 2023

The spring season ended for Mountaineer soccer with a 3-1 win over Lees McRae April 17. With the win, App State women’s soccer season is in the rearview. Now, it’s time to reflect on the Mountaineers’...

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...

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