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Senior forward Hayley Boyles dribbles around a defender against Louisiana Oct. 23, 2022.

App State soccer signs 11 new players

Sarah Kruger, Reporter November 22, 2022

App State soccer announced the official signing of 10 new players for the 2023 season on Nov. 9. A subsequent announcement Nov. 14 announced an 11th player.  This is the first opportunity for head...

The Mountaineers huddle up during their 1-3 loss to Coastal Carolina Sept. 29, 2022.

App State volleyball season concludes with early tournament exit

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 21, 2022

App State volleyball’s season ended Thursday after a close 3-2 loss to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Tournament.  Early in the first set, the Mountaineers and Ragin’ Cajuns traded points until the...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kaedin Robinson runs across the field, attempting to get past Old Dominion senior cornerback Tre Hawkins III Nov. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers pick up 27-14 Senior Day victory over Monarchs

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 20, 2022

App State returned to The Rock for the final time this year, picking up a 27-14 win against Old Dominion. Head coach Shawn Clark dedicated the win to the University of Virginia and the three football players...

Graduate student guard Brooke Bigott drives past a Norfolk State defender Nov. 17, 2022.

App State falls to Norfolk State amid second half struggles

Spence Smithback, Reporter November 19, 2022

Mountaineer women's basketball returned to Holmes Convocation Center Thursday to take on the Norfolk State Spartans in a losing effort, coming up short 70-65. Redshirt senior Janay Sanders once again...

Aaron and Andrew Muse pose for a photo following App State's 142-74 victory over Warren Wilson Nov. 7, 2022.

Twins dribble different routes through Mountaineer basketball

Kolby Shea, Reporter November 17, 2022

Twin brothers, seniors Aaron Muse and Andrew Muse, play different roles but are foundational to the success of App State basketball.  The Muse brothers have their roots in basketball and the university....

Several Mountaineers celebrate their historic victory over No. 6 Texas A&M Sept. 10, 2022.

From Ann Arbor to College Station: The rise of Mountaineer football

Briggs Hudson and Chance Chamberlain November 17, 2022

As the clock hit zero on Sept. 10 in College Station, App State took down another top 10 team on the road, 15 years after the historic win against Michigan. As the season nears its end, players and...

Redshirt senior guard Janay Sanders orchestrates the offense for App State in its loss to Troy Feb. 24, 2022.

Through their eyes: A day in the life of a student athlete

Sarah Kruger, Reporter November 16, 2022

Six athletes from three different sports gave insights into a day in their lives, shedding light on one of App State’s biggest enterprises — athletics. In a series of interviews, student-athletes...

Senior guard Andrew Muse, senior forward Donovan Gregory and junior forward CJ Huntley celebrate after defeating Louisville 61-60 Nov. 15, 2022.

App State stuns Louisville, moves to 3-0

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter November 16, 2022

App State basketball secured its first power conference win in eight years with a 61-60 victory over Louisville Tuesday night, moving to 3-0 on the season. For a long 10-15 seconds for App State fans,...

Senior outside hitter McCall Denny spikes the ball against Coastal Carolina Sept. 29, 2022.

Mountaineer volleyball closes regular season with two wins

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 16, 2022

App State volleyball closed the regular season beating Louisiana in two-straight matches over the weekend. The Mountaineers have won 11 of their last 12, the best stretch of wins by App State since the...

Former App State soccer player Kelvin Mulinya celebrates after putting Appalachian FC up 1-0 July 3, 2021. Mulinya finished the game with one goal and one assist in his second start at home.

Guide to watching the World Cup in Boone

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter November 15, 2022

For the first time in the almost century-old history of the World Cup, the tournament will start Nov. 20 due to the extremity of the summer heat in the host country, Qatar.  Which means for the first...

Head coach Dustin Kerns high fives the Mountaineer student section after App State defeated Warren Wilson 142-74 Nov. 7, 2022.

The rebirth of App State men’s basketball

James Parker, Reporter November 15, 2022

“This is a Division I basketball practice. If your coaches have to tell you to talk to each other on offense, then maybe basketball isn’t your sport,” said men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns...

Senior guard Janay Sanders surveys the Bobcat defense in App State's home-opening win Nov. 14, 2022.

Mountaineers return home, claim 67-33 victory

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor November 15, 2022

App State women’s basketball won 67-33 in its Monday night home opener at Holmes Convocation Center for the first win of the season, erasing a two-game losing streak.  “Today was a great opportunity...

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