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The Appalachian

App State football head coach Shawn Clark leads his team into Kidd Brewer Stadium for the first time during his second season in the role Sept. 18, 2021. Clark opens his third season as the Mountaineer head coach in 2022 against North Carolina.

Mountaineers welcome Tar Heels for football season opener

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor August 17, 2022

App State kicks off its 2022 football season against North Carolina in Kidd Brewer Stadium Sept. 3.  The Mountaineers and Tar Heels have met twice before, splitting the two matchups. North Carolina...

Kidd Brewer Stadium, formerly Conrad Stadium, during an App State football game in the 1980s.

Looking back: Kidd Brewer Stadium over the years

Ben Brady and Kurt Zottl August 13, 2022

Over its 60-year history, Kidd Brewer Stadium, also known as “The Rock,” has become one of the most intimidating venues for opposing football programs to compete in. The Mountaineers have compiled...

Volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble poses with Athletic Director Doug Gillin at her introductory press conference for App State Jan. 20, 2022.

Mountaineer volleyball ready to win with new look team

Ben Gosey, Reporter August 8, 2022

A new era is upon the Mountaineers as the volleyball season opener closes in. App State is excited to kick off the new season after hiring Sarah Rumely Noble as its new head coach. “I want to build...

Appalachian FC poses with the NPSL Southeast Conference Championship trophy following its 6-2 victory in the final.

Appalachian FC wins Conference Championship in second season

Alex Urquiza, Reporter July 19, 2022

Appalachian FC became National Premier Soccer League Southeast Conference champions in just its second season. The Black and Gold earned a 6-2 victory against North Alabama Soccer Club in the NPSL Southeast...

Appalachian FC players corral midfielder London Williams after he scores a goal in the second half of a 4-1 victory.

Appalachian FC secure 4-1 conference semi-final victory

Alex Urquiza, Reporter July 16, 2022

Appalachian FC secured a 4-1 victory over Apotheos FC at the Ted Mackorell Soccer complex Wednesday. The Black and Gold hosted the National Premier Soccer League Southeastern Conference semi-final, winning...

Men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns calls out to his team in a game versus Georgia State Feb. 12, 2022. Kerns and his staff brought in four transfers during the 2022 cycle.

App State men’s basketball announces signings of four transfers

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor June 28, 2022

The addition of four incoming transfers for the upcoming 2022-23 season was announced by App State men’s basketball May 5, May 10, May 17 and June 2. The moves come after a number of key departures from...

App FC midfielder Dennis Bates scores the equalizer on a penalty at the 86th minute. The match finished as a draw.

App FC secures point in 1-1 draw against Georgia Revolution

Alex Urquiza, Reporter June 10, 2022

Appalachian FC drew 1-1 against last season’s conference champion Georgia Revolution FC at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex Saturday.  The two sides faced off at the start of the season, as App FC...

Former App State receiver Malik Williams finished fifth in program history in catches and receiving yards. Williams had a career-high 206 receiving yards against Coastal Carolina Oct. 20, 2021.

Six Mountaineers sign with NFL teams post-draft

Zach Smith, Reporter May 3, 2022

The 2022 NFL Draft saw the New Orleans Saints select standout linebacker D’Marco Jackson in the fifth round, but five other teams had eyes on former Mountaineers.   Demetrius Taylor, Detroit...

Former App State linebacker D'Marco Jackson rushes to the ball against ULM Oct. 30, 2021.

Former App State LB selected by New Orleans Saints in NFL Draft

Drew Bailey, Reporter May 1, 2022

Former App State linebacker D’Marco Jackson was selected Saturday by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the NFL Draft with the 161st pick. This marks the third-straight year a Mountaineer football...

Senior linebacker D'Marco Jackson performs during App State's Pro Day in front of 26 NFL teams March 31, 2022.

Former App State LB sets sights on NFL Draft

Kurt Zottl, Reporter April 26, 2022

A two-star recruit out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and former App State linebacker arrived on campus in 2017 as a redshirt freshman. The year prior in 2016, the Mountaineer defense ranked 11th in total...

Graduate student De'Shawn Ballard sprints ahead of the competition in the men's 200 meter April 2, 2022.

Mountaineer runners tally 18 top-10 finishes at War Eagle Invitational

Drew Bailey, Reporter April 19, 2022

App State track traveled down south to Auburn University for the War Eagle Invitational April 15-16. While the team did not record a podium finish, it was able to record 18 top 10 finishes.  On Friday,...

An App State helmet sits on a bench before the Mountaineers' one-point victory over Marshall Sept. 23, 2021.

App State football looks to transfer portal for veteran starters

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor April 18, 2022

With 13 starters leaving, App State football went on the recruiting trail in the transfer portal April 10-11, bringing in veteran talent on both sides of the ball.  A total of over 3,000 players in...

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