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Nate Johnson poses in his practice uniform at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 28. In 2023, Johnson appeared in all 14 games with 10 starts as an outside linebacker totaling 43 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble.

Nate Johnson named to preseason all-sun belt team

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor • September 10, 2024

Nate Johnson came to Boone and impacted the football team immediately as a freshman. After receiving freshman All-American honors from a few publications last year, Johnson knows how special of a player...

Forward Izzi Wood heads the ball while attempting to score a goal against the Wofford goalie at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium on Aug. 22. Wood had four shots on goal during the App State vs. Wofford game.

Izzi Wood sparks new era for App State soccer

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor • September 10, 2024

Izzi Wood arrived in Boone during a hectic 2020 season. The COVID-19 pandemic and a visit from No. 12 Pitt to start the season derailed the beginning of the college soccer career that she dreamed of. Her...

Midfielder Olivia Simon fights for the ball against a Radford player at App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5.

App State soccer still looking to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Reporter • September 10, 2024

The Mountaineers women’s soccer team traveled to Davidson to take on the Wildcats for the first time in over three years on Sunday, where the Mountaineers suffered a 1-4 loss.  The Wildcats struck...

Forward Bridget Donovan steals the ball from a Georgetown player at the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1.

App State women’s field hockey falls to VCU

Fran Murphy, Reporter • September 10, 2024

App State wrapped up their two-game weekend road trip Sunday with a match against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at 1 p.m.  The Mountaineers came out on fire defensively, not allowing a single shot...

B(S)B: College football & Ferrari race wins

Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio • September 10, 2024

In the return of Boone (Sports) Balls, Nick & Graham introduce new segments to the show, cover the highlights of the college football weekend, discuss the recent NASCAR, F1, WEC and IndyCar races,...

Running back Anderson Castle muscles his way through the Clemson defense on Sept. 7. Castle finished the game with 11.4 yards per 7 carries and 1 touchdown.

Mountaineers fall flat in Clemson showdown

Davis Lemons, Reporter • September 8, 2024

On Saturday the App State Mountaineers traveled to Clemson, South Carolina, to face the Tigers. Clemson won the game convincingly, 66-20.  The Tigers opened the game with a score after quarterback...

Outside hitter Maddie Smith spikes the ball between two ETSU defenders at the Holmes Convocation Center on Sept. 6. Smith had 15 kills and 8 digs against ETSU.

Mountaineers volleyball win 2 of 3 on home court in Mountaineer Classic

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter • September 8, 2024

Friday saw the Mountaineers fend off East Tennessee State in dramatic style in five sets and drop the late game to Kennesaw State in straight sets. On Saturday, the Mountaineers soundly beat Gardner Webb...

Forward Izzi Wood defends the ball from a Radford player at the App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5. Wood scored two goals during the game.

App State suffers home loss to Radford despite brace from Wood

Parker Egeland, Reporter • September 7, 2024

After the road defeat against Auburn on Sunday, the Mountaineers returned to the High Country for a match with the Radford Highlanders Thursday evening. App State played Radford on the road just a year...

Mountaineers fight to bring down a Clemson player at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 12, 2015. App State has not played the Tigers since 2015.

Mountaineers head to Death Valley for battle with No. 25 Clemson

Davis Lemons, Reporter • September 4, 2024

After taking down East Tennessee State 38-10 in their season opener, the Mountaineers set their sights on the No. 25 Clemson Tigers.  App State has played Clemson four times in program history, most...

Junior midfielder Samantha Connors dribbling past Georgetown opponent on Sept. 1. In the 2023 season, Connors was named to the Academic All-MAC team as a sophomore.

Mountaineer field hockey shuts out Hoyas to end opening weekend

Trey Blake, Reporter • September 4, 2024

App State field hockey finished out their opening weekend of the season with a 3-0 defeat of the Georgetown Hoyas. The Mountaineers put on a dominant showing where they had a whopping 42 shots with 24...

Forward Kyli Switalski races to the ball against an opposing player from Auburn on Sept. 1. Before coming to App State, Switalski won the Golden Boot Award in the Triad Cup.

Mountaineers face highest-ranked opponent in program history

Max Schwanz, Reporter • September 4, 2024

The Mountaineers traveled to take on the No. 13 Auburn Tigers on Sunday. The Tigers are the highest-ranked opponent that App State has faced in program history.   Auburn scored early to take a quick...

Middle blocker Maya Winterhoff goes to serve the ball at the App State vs. JMU game on Sept. 22, 2023. Winterhoff started in all 29 matches of the 2023 volleyball season.

Mountaineers volleyball gets season underway at Bobcat Invitational

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter • September 4, 2024

App State Volleyball started their 2024 campaign Friday and Saturday at the Bobcat Invitational in Athens, Ohio, showing great potential during their first three games of the season. Friday featured...

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