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Junior running back Anderson Castle breaks through a tackle against James Madison Nov. 18, 2023.

Just keep digging: App State’s 2023 football season review

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 14, 2024

After a disappointing 6-6 season in 2022, App State football looked to rebound in 2023, but a 3-4 start saw the potential of falling short again. Through battling adversity with encouragement from head...

Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards shakes hands with Director of Athletics Doug Gillin during Edwards jersey retirement ceremony Nov. 25, 2023.

Armanti Edwards elected to College Football Hall of Fame

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor January 8, 2024

Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame Monday. The National Football Foundation announced his induction before the College Football National Championship...

Junior 165-pound Will Miller pin UNCs Isaias Estrada Dec. 17.

Miller and Uliano propel App State wrestling past No. 21 UNC 24-14

Trey Blake, Reporter December 18, 2023

App State wrestling found themselves against a familiar foe Sunday afternoon as they took on No. 21 North Carolina. The Black and Gold defeated UNC on the backs of two crucial pins by 165-pound junior...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar gets ready for the snap against Georgia Southern Nov. 25. Aguilar was named Cure Bowl MVP after throwing for 211 passing yards and one rushing touchdown.

Mountaineers crowned Cure Bowl Champions in 13-9 monsoon victory

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor December 16, 2023

In App State’s eighth bowl game in nine years, they faced off against Miami (OH) in Orlando, Florida. The Black and Gold survived a 13-9 victory as the Mountaineers became seven-time Bowl Champions in...

Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar hands the ball off to redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts during App States 43-28 win over ECU Sept. 16.

Mountaineers prepare for bowl game showdown against RedHawks

Kurt Zottl, Reporter December 12, 2023

Since head coach Shawn Clark took over for the Mountaineers in late 2019, he immediately was thrown into the storm. Hired on Dec. 13, 2019, Clark made his head coaching debut eight days after his introductory...

Running back Nate Noel stiff-arms a defender against UNC Sept.3, 2022

BREAKING: Nate Noel enters transfer portal

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

App State junior running back Nate Noel has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3sports. Noel dealt with a nagging leg injury suffered against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10 that caused him to...

Junior guard Xavion Brown drives past a Tiger defender Dec.3.

Mountaineers dominate with 111-35 victory over Central Penn

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor December 6, 2023

Two days after the Mountaineers’ home upset over Auburn, the Black and Gold protected Holmes Convocation Center with a dominant 111-35 victory against Central Penn. “I think that part of what really...

Senior guard Faith Alston celebrates after a play against the College of Charleston Dec. 5. Alston finished with 20 points and four assists.

Career days help push Mountaineers past Cougars

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

App State women’s basketball welcomed the College of Charleston to Boone Tuesday evening, defeating the Cougars 77-73 in a game they never trailed. “Coming into the game, College of Charleston was...

Graduate student guard Myles Tate sizes up an Auburn defender Dec. 3. Tate had a team-high 18 points against the Tigers.

Takeaways from Mountaineers upset thriller over Tigers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 5, 2023

App State downed Auburn Sunday 69-64, in front of a sellout crowd for the first time since 2009. While no team is perfect, this Mountaineer squad showed it can hang with anyone in the country. Eight...

174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

Mountaineers send 9 wrestlers to Las Vegas for Cliff Keen Invitational

Trey Blake, Reporter December 4, 2023

App State wrestling found themselves in Las Vegas this weekend, sending nine wrestlers to the Cliff Keen Invitational. The invitational is considered to be the most competitive non-NCAA Championships event...

Tre’Von Spillers fighting for a layup against two Auburn players. Spillers, who hails from Charleston S.C., has 91 points,14 blocks and four steals this season. Dec 3, 2023.

Mountaineers men’s basketball captures fifth straight win in upset over Auburn

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor December 4, 2023

App State men’s basketball secured arguably their biggest home win ever Sunday afternoon as the Mountaineers upset Auburn 69-64. “How about them Mountaineers,” said head coach Dustin Kerns, leading...

Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a catch against Troy Dec. 2.

Mountaineers fall 49-23 to Trojans in Sun Belt Championship

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor December 3, 2023

App State faced Troy in a rainy matchup, resulting in a record-setting Sun Belt Championship for the Trojans in a 49-23 victory.  “I’m disappointed in the way the game went, I’m very disappointed...

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