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My Last Word: More than athletes

My Last Word: More than athletes

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 10, 2019

“A winning standard” is a phrase frequently thrown around App State Athletics. This past week, the men’s soccer team showed that standard goes beyond the field, as it was recognized by the United...

Guard Ashley Polacek advances on a North Texas defender in during the WBI Championship last season. The women's basketball team is about to start its next season now and plans to keep this momentum going.

Women’s basketball not satisfied with last year’s WBI Championship

Silas Albright, Reporter October 10, 2019

When the final buzzer sounded last season and confetti poured onto the floor of Holmes Convocation Center, the App State women’s basketball team was soaking in its Women’s Basketball Invitational championship...

Senior guard Justin Forrest attacks the rim in App State's 104-77 win over Louisiana on Jan. 31.

Under new coaching staff, men’s basketball looks to compete right away

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 9, 2019

After suffering eight-straight losing seasons, App State Athletics made a change to the coaching position, in hopes of spurring on new success in men’s basketball.  First-year head coach Dustin Kerns...

Junior defensive lineman Demetrius "Meech" Taylor intercepts a pass from UNC quarterback Sam Howell in App State's 34-31 win over the Tar Heels on Sept. 21.

Demetrius Taylor terrorizing opposing quarterbacks in 2019

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 4, 2019

After stripping UNC’s quarterback, junior defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor scooped up the ball and ran 20 yards into the Carolina blue end zone to score his first career touchdown. As shocked Tar Heel...

My Last Word: Volleyball's new season starts now

My Last Word: Volleyball’s new season starts now

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 2, 2019

The App State volleyball team had a rocky start to the season, posting a 4-9 record in its first 13 matches. It’s seen some tough competition, such as Duke, Maryland and nationally ranked Arizona. During...

Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina 56-37 despite 2 hour weather delay

Silas Albright, Reporter September 28, 2019

Over 25,000 fans were on their feet cheering on the Mountaineers as they took the field ahead of their Sun Belt conference opener against Coastal Carolina at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks exploded, speakers blared...

Luke Combs to perform at The Rock May 2

Luke Combs to perform at The Rock May 2

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 28, 2019

Country music star and former App State student Luke Combs will perform at The Rock on May 2. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will start at 6:30 p.m. at Kidd Brewer Stadium. A limited number...

Redshirt junior running back Darrynton Evans rushes for a touchdown versus Costal Carolina.

App State vs Coastal Carolina under weather delay

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 28, 2019

6:03 UPDATE: The weather delay ended at 6:03 p.m. Teams will have 10 minutes to warm up before the first quarter resumes. 5:36 UPDATE: Another lightning strike was reported in the area. The earliest...

Junior RB Darrynton Evans makes a cut during the 34-31 win over UNC in Chapel Hill Sept. 21.

Darrynton Evans: From small town kid to star running back

Silas Albright, Reporter September 27, 2019

Darrynton Evans is a name all App State football fans have come to know and love since the running back’s 2016 arrival in Boone. Evans scored three touchdowns in the Mountaineers’ 34-31 victory...

Men’s soccer off to strong start heading into conference play

Franklin Bogle, Sports Reporter September 26, 2019

App State men’s soccer is off to a hot start early in the 2019 season. In seven games, the Mountaineers have gone 5-2, outscoring their opponents 10-6.  “The guys made a commitment to come back...

Junior quarterback Zac Thomas waits in the pocket in App State's 34-31 win over the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill.

Gameday Grades: App State @ UNC

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter September 24, 2019

Quarterbacks: B+ Zac Thomas had a strong showing, going 20-29 with 224 yards. He was picked off once, but other than that he put on a very solid display. As the Tar Heels began their second half rally,...

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