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Sophomore guard Faith Alston drives into the lane against Charlotte. Alston averaged 4 points and 2.5 assists per game as a freshman.

App State women’s basketball reloads heading into 2021-22 season

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 9, 2021

As the Mountaineer women’s basketball team climbs into the 2021-22 season, new faces bring new opportunities in the High Country.  “Like a lot of teams in the country, we look different, and with...

The App State men’s cross country takes off at the start line of the Sun Belt Championships. Five Mountaineers made a Sun Belt all-conference team.

App State cross country teams capture silver at Sun Belt Championships

Alex McCaskey, Reporter November 7, 2021

 On Oct. 29, the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships took place in Mobile, Alabama. Both Mountaineer teams ended the conference season with second place finishes in the championships. The...

Head coach JohnMark Bentley and the Mountaineers look on during their match with Gardner-Webb. App State won the match 28-6.

App State wrestling returns seven NCAA qualifiers, looks to season debut

Ben Brady, Reporter November 6, 2021

After the 2019 NCAA tournament was canceled due to COVID-19, and the 2020-21 season was delayed and abbreviated, the Mountaineers look forward to a 2021 season featuring a complete schedule, less travel...

Senior defensive back Steven Jones Jr. snags one of his three interceptions on the day. His three interceptions tied the program record for most picks in a single game.

App State continues winning ways, defeats Arkansas State 48-14

Kurt Zottl, Reporter November 6, 2021

App State traveled to Jonesboro, Arkansas Saturday and defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves 48-14, improving its record to 7-2 on the season and 4-1 in conference play. This is the Mountaineers’...

The No. 1 Mountaineers fell 35-32 in their last meeting with the Dukes in 2008.

James Madison joins Sun Belt, becomes fourth addition

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor November 6, 2021

The Sun Belt Conference added its fourth new program as James Madison University officially accepted its invitation Saturday. “This move brings another strong brand and passionate fan base into the...

Troy senior Cheyenne Hayes spikes the ball over the App State defense. The Mountaineers fell to Hayes and the Trojans on Senior Night in Troy.

Struggles continue for App State volleyball, drops two on the road

Ben Gosey, Reporter November 5, 2021

The Mountaineers' road woes continued over Halloween weekend, losing both of their matches in Alabama. App State volleyball opened the weekend facing South Alabama Oct. 29, where the Black and Gold...

Junior running back Cam Peoples celebrates after scoring his first touchdown of the day against the University of Louisiana at Monroe Oct. 30. Peoples found the end zone twice in the 59-28 beating of the Warhawks.

Mountaineers continue Sun Belt quest against struggling Red Wolves

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 2, 2021

App State football travels to Jonesboro, Arkansas, Nov. 6 to take on the 1-7 Red Wolves of Arkansas State.  “They’re very athletic, and they throw the ball all over the field,” head coach Shawn...

Sophomore forward Breckyn Monteith celebrates one of her two goals against Little Rock Oct. 24. The Mountaineers held on to defeat the Trojans 2-1.

App State women’s soccer wins two conference awards

Alex Urquiza, Reporter November 2, 2021

App State women’s soccer won their final two games of the conference season against Louisiana and Little Rock Oct. 21 and 24. However, there was more to celebrate for the  Mountaineers that week.  App...

Super senior receiver Malik Williams beats ULM safety Nick Roberts to the ball in the end zone to score App State's second touchdown of the day. Williams’ 15th career receiving touchdown earns him eighth most in App State history.

App State trounces ULM 59-28, two Mountaineers break records

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 30, 2021

App State defeated the University of Louisiana at Monroe 59-28 in its annual homecoming game Saturday to become bowl-eligible for the seventh straight year.  “All week long, the message has been...

Junior running back Cam Peoples celebrates a touchdown in a 31-30 win over the Thundering Herd. The Mountaineers will soon compete with Marshall every season.

Rivalry renewed: Marshall joins Sun Belt as third new addition

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor October 29, 2021

After two schools joined the conference in three days, the Sun Belt has added another to the roster, one very familiar to App State and its fans. Marshall University accepted an invitation to the Sun...

App State wide receiver Cory Sutton scores a touchdown against Coastal Carolina Oct. 20. The Mountaineers went on to upset the No. 14 Chanticleers 30-27 in App State’s second upset win over a ranked opponent, after the 2007 game against Michigan.

App State prepares for homecoming matchup against ULM

Ben Brady, Reporter October 29, 2021

App State welcomes Sun Belt opponent University of Louisiana Monroe Saturday for its annual homecoming game. The Mountaineers hope to jump to 6-2 on the year, while the Warhawks attempt to avoid falling...

Sophomore setter Sophie Cain sets up senior middle blocker Daryn Armstrong for the kill. The Mountaineers dropped both matches last weekend after going 2-0 the weekend before.

Mountaineer volleyball finishes 0-2 in Texas road trip

Ben Gosey, Reporter October 28, 2021

App State volleyball team traveled to Texas this weekend to play against the University of Texas Arlington and Texas State, dropping both matches and falling to 7-15 on the season. The Mountaineers...

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