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Former App State running back Darrynton Evans ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash (4.41) among RB's at the NFL Combine.

Former App State standouts Evans and Davis-Gaither impress at the NFL Combine

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor March 4, 2020

From Feb. 26 to March 3, NFL prospects showcased their talents at the NFL Combine. Of the participants, two Mountaineers were given the opportunity to represent themselves as well as App State.  Running...

Junior Thomas Flitz grapples with an opponent from VMI on Feb. 23. Flitz and the Mountaineers will host the SoCon championships at the Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday, March 8.

App State wrestling set to host SoCon Championships for second year in a row

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter March 4, 2020

Consistency has been an important word for the App State wrestling team, and as they wrap up the regular season and head to the SoCon championships, they look to keep the ball rolling in hopes of winning...

Senior guard Kaila Craven  received a special 10 second runoff at the beginning of App State's 68-49 win over ULM on Saturday. Craven was deemed medically disqualified but stepped on the floor one last time on senior day.

App State women’s basketball picks up 68-49 win over ULM on senior day

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor March 1, 2020

The Mountaineers have endured ups and downs during the season but were able to put together an impressive performance on senior day winning 68-49 against the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Head coach...

Junior guard Michaela Porter scored a career-high 14 points in App State's 57-51 loss to Louisiana on Thursday night.

Late comeback effort falls short, App State loses to Louisiana 57-51

Ben Brady, Reporter February 28, 2020

Despite a fourth quarter rally, App State women’s basketball fell to Louisiana 57-51 Thursday evening at the Holmes Center.  Junior guard Micheala Porter led the Mountaineers in scoring, efficiently...

App State takes the field before its 56-41 win over Charlotte on Sept. 7.

App State football announces 2020 schedule

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter February 28, 2020

App State football has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2020 season. To start the season, the Mountaineers will host Morgan State on Saturday, Sep. 5. Then the team will travel for two games,...

Two-time FCS National Champion and Walter Payton Award winner Armanti Edwards has signed with the Dallas Renegades of the XFL. Edwards played for App State from 2006-09.

Former App State QB Armanti Edwards signs with the XFL’s Dallas Renegades

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor February 27, 2020

Legendary App State quarterback and two-time FCS national champion Armanti Edwards is joining the XFL in its inaugural year.  Edwards was most recently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian...

Junior utility man Andrew Greckel blasted a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to lift App State over No. 24 Wake Forest 11-9.

App State baseball knocks off No. 24 Wake Forest 11-9

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter February 27, 2020

On Wednesday, the App State baseball team traveled to Winston-Salem to take on No. 24 Wake Forest just three days after losing a tight game to Kentucky.  This game stayed close early on, and at the...

Kobe Bryant: impacting communities from west to east

Kobe Bryant: impacting communities from west to east

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor February 27, 2020

The entire world was flipped upside down on Jan. 26 when news spread that NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter crash.  “I was in denial and in shock. I was heartbroken and could not...

App State head coach Shawn Clark watches his team stretch during the first week of spring practices.

What to watch for as App State football preps for 2020 in spring practices

Silas Albright, Reporter February 26, 2020

App State football began preparing for the 2020 season with the start of spring practice on Feb. 18.  After a historic 2019 in which the Mountaineers went 13-1, won their fourth straight Sun Belt title...

Kelsey Wys (left) is App State's new goalkeeping coach and Mitch Williams (right) will serve as recruiting coordinator for the Mountaineers.

App State women’s soccer adds two assistant coaches

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter February 25, 2020

App State women’s soccer has announced the addition of two new members to its coaching staff. Assistants Kelsey Wys and Mitch Williams are joining head coach Sarah Strickland on the Mountaineers’ staff. Wys...

After struggling in the loss to South Alabama on Thursday, Justin Forrest helped lead App State past Troy on Saturday with a game-high 24 points.

Three Mountaineers reach double-digits as App State beats Troy 68-59 behind strong second half

Silas Albright, Reporter February 23, 2020

In a late-season Sun Belt matchup, App State came from behind, outscoring Troy 41-27 in the second half en route to a 68-59 win and season sweep of Troy on Saturday evening. “As a program we try to...

10 assistant football coaching positions finalized for App State

10 assistant football coaching positions finalized for App State

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter February 22, 2020

After being named App State’s head football coach last December, Shawn Clark has completed his coaching staff and the Mountaineers are set to begin spring ball to prep for the upcoming season.  The...

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