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Freshman cross country runner Ethan Lipham takes off in the Covered Bridge Open Sept. 2, 2022.

Lipham hits the ground running at App State

Drew Bailey, Reporter October 11, 2022

It has not taken long for freshman cross country runner Ethan Lipham to make an impact on the program. Since becoming a Mountaineer, he has won two Sun Belt Runner of the Week awards, won gold at the Firetower...

Jason O’Keefe, middle, poses with the conference championship trophy alongside former App State players Camden Holbrook, left, and Nick Buchholz, right, July 16, 2022.

Former App State soccer coach finds success with Appalachian FC

Alex Urquiza, Reporter October 10, 2022

The soccer community in Boone took a huge hit May 26, 2020, after the university’s men’s soccer program was cut due to financial issues from COVID-19. It was a huge defeat for head coach Jason O’Keefe...

Senior tight end Henry Pearson walks into the end zone after catching one of his two touchdown receptions against Texas State Oct. 8, 2022.

Mountaineers defensive struggles continue, fall to Bobcats 36-24

Jack Jackson, Reporter October 9, 2022

Following a shutout against The Citadel, App State lost momentum and fell to Texas State 36-24 in its conference road opener.  “Nothing was good today,” said head coach Shawn Clark. “We have...

Freshman middle blocker Maya Winterhoff serves in App State's 3-2 victory over Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

App State volleyball losing streak extends to four

Ben Gosey, Reporter October 5, 2022

App State volleyball returned to Holmes Convocation Center Thursday, dropping a pair of matches to Coastal Carolina. The Mountaineers dropped the first match 3-1 and fell in Friday’s match 3-2.   App...

The Mountaineers celebrate scoring a goal against Lock Haven Oct. 2, 2022.

Mountaineers field hockey split weekend series

Jack Jackson, Reporter October 4, 2022

App State field hockey took to the road Sept. 30 to face Miami, before returning home to face Lock Haven on Sunday. On Sept. 30 the Mountaineers hit the road to Oxford, Ohio to face Miami University....

Junior Ben Datte sprints ahead of three opponents in the Sept. 16, 2022 Firetower Project.

App State piles up PRs at Live in Lou Cross Classic

Drew Bailey, Reporter October 4, 2022

App State cross country traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for the Live in Lou Cross Classic Saturday. The men matched their sixth place finish at the meet last year, and after not competing last year, the...

Freshman defender Shannon Studer surveys the JMU defense in App State's 1-0 loss to the Dukes Sept. 30, 2022.

App State soccer records second conference loss against JMU

Sarah Kruger, Reporter October 3, 2022

App State soccer lost 1-0 to the James Madison Dukes Friday afternoon at Sentra Park in its fourth Sun Belt Conference match of the season.  The first goal came just four minutes into the match when...

The Citadel Bulldogs face off against the Mountaineers, Oct. 1, 2022.

Mountaineers secure first shutout since 2017 in rout of The Citadel

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor October 3, 2022

Coming off a heartbreaking home loss against James Madison, App State football welcomed The Citadel to Boone for family weekend with a shutout 49-0. “We needed it as a program, it was four tough weeks,...

Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice hands the ball off to transfer running back Ahmani Marshall Sept. 24, 2022.

App State’s second half skid leads to 32-28 loss to James Madison

Drew Bailey, Reporter September 27, 2022

App State was unable to prevent James Madison’s 32-28 comeback victory Saturday after stretching out a 25-point lead in the first half. The close game continues a trend of nail biters for the Mountaineers...

Former Mountaineer guard Michael Almonacy drives past a USC Upstate defender in his final collegiate game March 15, 2022.

Former App State guard begins pro career overseas

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter September 27, 2022

In his first game for CAB Madeira, former App State basketball guard Michael Almonacy led Clube Amigos do Basquete with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 88-62 loss vs FC Porto, Sept. 24....

Senior setter Sam Bickley prepares to serve against Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

Mountaineer volleyball swept in conference opener

Ben Gosey, Reporter September 27, 2022

The Mountaineers volleyball team returned to the hardwood last weekend opening conference play against James Madison. App State was swept in three straight sets against the Dukes in the tough outing.  Prior...

Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice rolls out in App State's 32-28 victory over Troy Sept. 17, 2022.

Mountaineers welcome Dukes in their Sun Belt Conference debut

Jack Jackson, Reporter September 23, 2022

App State football prepares for another tough Sun Belt battle, hosting James Madison Saturday in Kidd Brewer Stadium.  After squeaking past Troy with a last second Hail Mary, the Black and Gold look...

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