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The Appalachian

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...

Junior outfielder Xavier Moronta awaits his turn to bat during App State's 19-6 loss to Gardner-Webb March 5, 2023.

Transfer to game changer: How Xavier Moronta is making a difference

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Over the offseason, App State baseball welcomed five transfers, one of which being a junior outfielder who totaled 12 hits and 11 runs in his first five games as a Mountaineer. Xavier Moronta, from...

One App State faculty member lays the ball up during noontime basketball March 8, 2023.

Faculty and staff compete in App State’s NBA

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor March 21, 2023

For over 25 years, members of App State’s faculty and staff have gathered to compete in the NBA: Noontime Basketball Association. “This is special because these are guys from around the university...

Sophomore captain Murphy Sink takes a shot on goal attempt against Eastern Carolina, Jan. 29, 2023.

Club Ice Hockey looks for rink, recognition

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor March 10, 2023

Every Wednesday, sophomore exercise science major Luke Miller finds himself in either Greensboro or Winston-Salem until 1 a.m. practicing for App State’s Club Ice Hockey team.  Miller, who plays...

Sophomore guard Terence Harcum dribbles through the Bobcat defense in App State's 82-75 victory over Texas State Feb. 16, 2023.

Sophomore standout takes game to next level

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor March 8, 2023

Following the end of the 2021-22 men’s basketball season, the backcourt of the team saw massive departures. Senior guards Michael Almonacy and Justin Forrest graduated, while Adrian Delph declared for...

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