Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Graduate student guard Tyree Boykin dribbles past a James Madison defender Jan. 7, 2023.

Students get a break, Mountaineer basketball keeps going

Kolby Shea, Reporter January 25, 2023

While exam season ended for students, the App State basketball season continued. During winter break, the Mountaineers won four games and lost four games. It was four and a half weeks on an emotional roller...

Frank Ponce returns to Boone as offensive coordinator after leaving one year ago to join the Miami coaching staff.

Ponce returns as offensive coordinator

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 23, 2023

App State announced Jan. 16 the hiring of Frank Ponce as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Ponce is a familiar face to the Mountaineers, serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks...

George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing a suit designed by Mitch Purgason before San Francisco’s home game vs. the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 3, 2022.

Mitch Purgason: Your favorite athletes’ tailor

Briggs Hudson, Reporter January 22, 2023

The realm of pro sports often involves a degree of professionalism and style, aspects often well visualized by the pregame walk into the stadium. Athletes often don high-end or luxury suits, with media...

App State fell to No. 9 Virginia Tech in Varsity Gym in Boone Jan. 13, 2023.

App State wrestling falls to top 10 Virginia Tech

Ben Brady, Reporter January 18, 2023

No. 22 App State wrestling fell 23-11 to No. 9 Virginia Tech Friday in a match featuring multiple highly ranked wrestlers.  The score remained close through the first half of the match, but the Hokies...

Mountaineers celebrate after the win with the section of App State fans that made the trip to Kyle Field Sept. 10.

From promise to heartbreak; What went wrong for the Mountaineers in 2022?

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor January 17, 2023

For the first time since making the transition to FBS in 2014, App State failed to qualify for a bowl game after finishing the season at 6-6. A team filled with talented players and a veteran quarterback,...

Junior electronic media/broadcasting major Will Allen with his camera at App State football's game versus Coastal Carolina Nov. 3, 2022.

Mountaineer cinematographer in the lens of NFL Films

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter January 17, 2023

As the football program has risen over the past 10 years at App State, becoming one of the most successful Groups of Five teams in the nation, so has the video team that creates content for App State Athletics. In...

Scot Sloan replaces Dale Jones as defensive coordinator following the 2022 season.

Mountaineers return familiar face as defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor January 14, 2023

App State announced Friday the hiring of Scot Sloan to fill the vacant defensive coordinator position after Dale Jones departed the program. Sloan was on the Mountaineer sidelines from 2010-17 serving...

App State offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay departed the program after serving in the role for one year.

Barbay named OC at Mississippi State

Ben Brady, Reporter January 14, 2023

App State offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay has agreed to a deal to join the new-look coaching staff at Mississippi State.  In one season with the Mountaineers, Barbay’s offense ranked in the top...

Former App State head coach Meghan Dawson coaches her team from the sidelines.

Field hockey head coach steps down after eight seasons

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor December 6, 2022

App State field hockey head coach Meghan Dawson resigned Tuesday in order to spend more time with family, per App State Athletic Director Doug Gillin.  “I am so thankful for my time here at Appalachian...

Senior forward Donovan Gregory pulls up for a mid-range jumper against Furman Nov. 29, 2022.

5 takeaways through 9 games of Mountaineer basketball

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor December 6, 2022

1. Justin Abson is a defensive force Freshman forward Justin Abson has made an immediate impact on this Mountaineers team. Through nine games, Abson is averaging 2.8 blocks per game, ranking 13th nationally....

Sophomore forward Chris Mantis poured in a career high 25 points in the loss to Charlotte Dec. 2, 2022.

Mountaineers blow lead, fall to 5-4

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter December 4, 2022

App State fell to 5-4 in a 71-62 loss against Charlotte Friday in front of a packed crowd at Dale F. Halton Arena. After dominating the first half, an ice-cold Mountaineers second half allowed the 49ers...

Redshirt junior running back Cam Peoples sprints away from the Old Dominion defense in App State's 27-14 Senior Day victory Nov. 19, 2022.

Two Mountaineers depart program

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Two Mountaineers announced they are leaving the football program Tuesday. Redshirt junior running back Cam Peoples and redshirt sophomore receiver Christian Wells both tweeted their intentions to depart...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Appalachian
$7650
$10000
Contributed
Our Goal