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The Appalachian
Graduate student midfielder Friederike Stegen attacks the Miami defense Nov. 5, 2022.

Mountaineers fall short in MAC Championship

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor • November 8, 2022

App State came up short in the Mid-American Conference Tournament after reaching the championship, losing 3-1 to Miami University.  Heading into the tournament, App State carried a nine-game win streak,...

Junior forward CJ Huntley wins the tip against Sun Belt opponent Troy Feb. 17, 2022.

App State men’s basketball tips off 2022-23 season

Kurt Zottl, Reporter • November 7, 2022

After clinching a berth to the NCAA Tournament in 2021, the Mountaineers had high expectations to get back to the tournament in 2022, but were unsuccessful in doing so after a loss to Georgia State in...

Last season, redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner became the second Mountaineer to earn NCAA All-American honors twice.

Veteran Mountaineer wrestling team begins new season

Trey Blake, Reporter • November 7, 2022

After JohnMark Bentley’s 13th season as the App State wrestling head coach saw the team go 9-2 overall and 7-0 in conference play, an All-American in Jon Jon Millner, and a top-30 finish at the NCAA...

Redshirt freshman receiver Dalton Stroman reels in a one-handed touchdown grab against Coastal Carolina Nov. 3, 2022.

Mountaineers suffer second ever loss to Chanticleers, 35-28

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor • November 5, 2022

App State came up short against Sun Belt East rival Coastal Carolina in front of a school-record crowd in Conway Thursday night.  The Mountaineers drop to 5-4 overall, suffering four regular season...

Details on NASCAR’s return to Wilkesboro

Spence Smithback, Reporter • November 4, 2022

In early September, NASCAR announced the sport’s All-Star Race would take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway in May 2023, marking the first Cup Series event at the facility since 1996. This week, the...

App State's offensive line collides with Robert Morris' defensive line in the Mountaineers' 42-3 homecoming victory Oct. 29, 2022.

Mountaineers prepare for primetime showdown with Coastal Carolina

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor • November 3, 2022

App State football travels to Conway, South Carolina for a matchup with Coastal Carolina Thursday night. “Our team is looking forward to going to Conway this Thursday night for a nationally televised...

Sophomore running back Nate Noel makes a run towards the end zone during App State’s victory over Robert Morris, Oct. 29, 2022.

5 takeaways from App State’s homecoming victory over Robert Morris

Kolby Shea, Reporter • November 1, 2022

1. The offense still struggles to get started App State received the opening kickoff and punted the ball away one minute later. The drive went three plays for a total of five yards. Redshirt junior...

Senior setter Sam Bickley prepares to serve in App State's 3-2 victory over Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

Mountaineers’ win streak ends, split with Old Dominion

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor • October 31, 2022

App State volleyball traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, for a weekend series against Old Dominion Friday and Saturday. The Monarchs won the first match, and the Black and Gold bounced back in the second contest. Old...

Several Mountaineers compete in the Sun Belt Championships in Foley, Alabama, Oct. 28, 2022.

App State cross country earns six awards at Sun Belt Championships

Drew Bailey, Reporter • October 31, 2022

App State’s cross country season concluded Friday at the Sun Belt Championships in Foley, Alabama. The men placed second and women finished in fifth.  Six Mountaineer runners earned All-Conference...

Junior defender Mumu Guisasola advances the ball against Georgia State Oct. 6, 2022.

Mountaineer soccer concludes regular season, opens postseason as No. 7 seed

Kurt Zottl, Reporter • October 31, 2022

After coming off a three-game winning streak, the Mountaineers closed their 2022 fall season with a 1-0 loss to Texas State Thursday night on the road in San Marcos, Texas. The Mountaineers finished their...

Redshirt Sophomore wide receiver Christian Wells stiff arms a Robert Morris defender to gain extra yards, Oct, 29, 2022. Wells has a total of seven catches and 88 yds in the 2022 season.

Mountaineers top Colonials 42-3 in homecoming rout

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor • October 30, 2022

App State routed FCS opponent Robert Morris 42-3 Saturday on homecoming weekend in Boone.  “I’m pleased with our defense,” head coach Shawn Clark said. “We’re tackling better. We’re taking...

Former App State cornerback Tae Hayes dodges defenders during an interception return in the New Orleans Bowl victory over Middle Tennessee Dec. 15, 2018. Hayes was signed to the 53-man roster by the Carolina Panthers Oct. 25, 2022.

Panthers sign former Mountaineer Tae Hayes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor • October 28, 2022

The Carolina Panthers announced Tuesday the signing of App State alum Tae Hayes to the 53-man roster after being on the practice squad for most of the year.  Hayes played defensive back for the Mountaineers...

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