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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
App State junior Andrew Terrell is a key piece of the Mountaineers' baseball team, but he contributes in a rare way: both as a position player and a pitcher. Terrell currently has a 5.40 ERA with 13 strikeouts through 8.1 innings on the mound and has a .222 batting average at the plate.

Two-way player Andrew Terrell does it all for App State baseball

Jack Jackson, Reporter • April 19, 2021

For two seasons, App State baseball’s Andrew Terrell has been playing one side of the ball fielding at third, in the outfield and batting. Terrell never stopped playing despite battling shoulder problems...

The Watauga County National Interscholastic Cycling Association team, founded in 2016, allows local kids to benefit from being part of a cycling team. Thirty five kids are currently on the team. “Through NICA, athletes can learn how to work hard for a goal and build skills to reach that goal,” first-year NICA coach Melissa Weddell said.

App State professors help young people through mountain biking

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor • April 15, 2021

Several members of the App State community volunteer their time outside of work to help young people grow as individuals and athletes through the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.  “App...

App State super senior infielder Robbie Young follows through on a swing against Wake Forest April 13 in Boone. Young has started all 28 games this year for the Mountaineers and ranks third on the team with a .289 batting average.

App State baseball blanked by Wake Forest, regroups before weekend series

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor • April 15, 2021

On March 30, App State baseball lost to Wake Forest on the road 15-7, and were poised for their second matchup of the season in Boone. Things didn’t go as planned as the Demon Deacons shut out the Mountaineers...

App State senior outfielder Gabby Buruato makes a play in the Mountaineers' win over UNCG April 7 in Boone. Buruato has been locked in at the plate this season, leading the team with a .370 batting average, good for No. 10 in the Sun Belt.

App State softball sets program record with ninth straight win, sweeps ULM

Alex McCaskey, Reporter • April 15, 2021

App State softball hosted Louisiana-Monroe for a three-game series on April 10 and 11. The Mountaineers were victorious in all three games, completing a sweep and setting a new record for consecutive wins...

Forty soccer players came out to Appalachian FC’s final tryout. “The team is great, even if a couple of people including myself don’t make it, it was just a fun experience and the team is going to be great,” said Watauga High School senior Riley Rittle, who tried out for the team.

Appalachian FC announces full schedule, historic first match May 1

Jack Jackson, Reporter • April 14, 2021

Appalachian FC kicks off its inaugural season in the National Premier Soccer League  May 1. Throughout the two-month season, Appalachian FC will play 10 Southeast Conference matches before the postseason.  Appalachian...

App State freshman wide receiver Coen Sutton (left) joins his older brother, Corey, on this year's Mountaineers' deep roster. Their father, Clarence, played safety for the Black and Gold from 1993-95.

“Identical:” Sutton brothers build together in Boone

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor • April 14, 2021

Super senior wide receiver Corey Sutton opted out of the 2020 season to take time to rehab from his knee injury that sidelined him late in the 2019 season. Now, returning to the team, he is no longer the...

Summer baseball is coming to the High Country this year with the Boone Bigfoots set to play their inaugural season. Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium, App State baseball's home field, will also be the summer home of the Bigfoots.

Bigfoots bring summer wooden-bat baseball to Boone

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter • April 13, 2021

Every summer, all across the country, summer baseball teams give college players a chance to develop their skills and have fun doing so. Boone will no longer be left out of the fun thanks to its new collegiate-level...

Appalachian FC hosted its final open tryout at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex in Boone April 3. “Overall it’s been a good two tryouts, I think this one, we really hit the peak in terms of level compared to the first one,” head coach Dale Parker said.

Appalachian FC hosts final tryout, home opener set for May 7

Alex Urquiza, Reporter • April 12, 2021

Appalachian FC hosted its final open tryout April 3 at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex as the club prepares for its season opener. “It’s been a long but fun process in terms of the player recruitment,...

Former App State first team All-American cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles sprints during the 40-yard dash at pro day April 1. Jean-Charles finished the 40 in 4.47 seconds. He weighed in at 184 pounds and maxed out at 19 reps on the 225-pound bench press, and his vertical leap was 35 inches.

Four Mountaineers take big step towards next level at 2021 pro day

Silas Albright and Cameron Burnett • April 12, 2021

Former App State football standouts Shemar Jean-Charles, Zac Thomas, Ryan Neuzil and Noah Hannon participated in the program’s annual pro day at the Sofield Family Indoor Practice Complex April 1. “It...

Adult soccer players from around the world compete on the pitch at High Country Soccer Association's People of the Planet event in 2017. Rahman Tashakkori, a professor at App State, says this is an example of how soccer is a global sport with an international community.

“Beautiful game for a reason:” High Country Soccer Association gives spunk to adults struggling with COVID-19 stress, sense of community

Emily Broyles, Reporter • April 7, 2021

Rahman Tashakkori, a professor in the High Country of North Carolina, looks forward to every Sunday. Not to rest, but to play a game that taught him the trick of life as a 5-year-old Iranian.  “I...

App State senior catcher Baylee Morton (right) visits with senior pitcher Sydney Holland on the mound during Saturday's 3-1 win over Radford in Boone. Since her freshman year, Morton has been a key component of the turnaround of the softball program.

App State softball captain Morton helps lead program from behind the plate

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor • April 6, 2021

After the 2017 softball season, App State went through a head coaching change, bringing in Shelly Hoerner along with a group of freshman players looking to turn the program around after a 14-34 season.  One...

App State sophomore goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston takes a free kick against Pitt this fall. She recorded six shutouts this season, just one away from tying the school record.

Safest hands in Boone: App State goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston

Alex Urquiza, Reporter • April 5, 2021

App State women’s soccer’s season has come to an end, finishing with six wins, 11 losses, and one draw. Although the Mountaineers didn’t have the brightest season, one player had an outstanding run...

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