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The Appalachian

Members of App State's soccer team celebrate after a goal from junior midfielder/forward Marc Pfrogner (#24).

App State men’s soccer advances to semifinals of Sun Belt tournament with 3-0 win over Howard

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter November 14, 2019

The App State men’s soccer team secured its eleventh win of the season with a 3-0 win over Howard in the first round of the Sun Belt tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 13. After 20 minutes of play, sophomore...

Senior captain and linebacker Jordan Fehr helps make a tackle in App State's 24-21 loss to Georgia Southern on Oct. 31.

Making an impact: Football captain Jordan Fehr leads on and off the field

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 14, 2019

After establishing himself as a household name during his first three years in Boone, senior linebacker Jordan Fehr is making his last season his best yet.  Despite being selected to the Preseason...

Sophomore guard Adrian Delph knocks down a three pointer in the first half of App State's 68-62 win over East Carolina on Nov. 13. Delph set new career-highs with 19 points and nine rebounds in the game.

App State knocks off in-state opponent East Carolina 68-62 behind strong defensive effort

Silas Albright, Reporter November 13, 2019

The Mountaineers men’s basketball team improved to 2-1 on the year with a 68-62 victory over the Pirates of East Carolina on a snowy Tuesday night in front of a large crowd. “I’d like to just...

Sophomore midfielder Dimitris Moraitakis dribbles the ball during App State's 4-2 loss to Coastal Carolina on Oct. 19. Moraitakis has goal and has started 10 games this year.

Men’s soccer set to host Sun Belt Tournament

Silas Albright, Reporter November 12, 2019

The App State men’s soccer team finished the regular season with their highest win total since 2015, going 10-6-1 overall and 2-3 in the Sun Belt. “We’re just trying to take it one game at a time...

Senior tight end Collin Reed celebrates the 5-point victory over his hometown team on Nov. 11

Mountaineers back in coaches poll, one spot out of AP Top 25

Moss Brennan, Reporter November 10, 2019

After picking up its second win against a Power Five school this season against South Carolina, the Mountaineers are back in the Coaches Poll at No. 24 and one spot out of the AP Top 25 at unofficial No....

True freshman Nick Ross intercepts the first pass of his career and returns it 20 yards for a touchdown against USC.

Mountaineers rule the Carolinas, beat USC 20-15

Silas Albright, Dan Davidson, and Moss Brennan November 10, 2019

Ten minutes before kickoff, South Carolina fans were at their loudest and most excited. Fireworks went off and the student section waved towels vigorously as the Gamecocks took the field, emerging out...

Senior forward Isaac Johnson fights through traffic under the basket at home against Texas State on Jan. 12.

App State men’s basketball dominates in home opener

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor November 8, 2019

App State dominated Ferrum 83-56 in its home opener, earning head coach Dustin Kerns his first win with the Mountaineers.  The Mountaineers displayed their ability to produce a balanced attack as five...

Senior center Bayley Plummer shoots a free throw during App State's loss to Arkansas-Little Rock on Jan. 26.

Plummer set for senior season of roller coaster career at App State

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter November 8, 2019

When the final buzzer sounded in the last game of the 2018-19 season, the App State women’s basketball team was the winner of the Women’s Basketball Invitational tournament. The 22-win season was huge...

My Last Word: Stop scheduling Southern on short weeks

My Last Word: Stop scheduling Southern on short weeks

Brooks Maynard, Reporter November 7, 2019

It’s now two years in a row that the App State football team has lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles on short week, Thursday night games, spoiling the Mountaineers’ national ranking and chance at an...

Junior guard Justin Forrest drives in App State's early season matchup with Michigan. Forrest became the first Mountaineer to ever make the all-Sun Belt first team after finishing second in scoring in the conference.

App State comeback effort falls short in 79-71 loss at Michigan

Silas Albright, Reporter November 5, 2019

Junior guard Justin Forrest finished with a game-high 27 points in App State basketball’s season opening 79-71 loss at Michigan. It was also head coach Dustin Kerns’ first game on the Mountaineer sideline. The...

Junior running back Marcus Williams Jr. tries to get past a Georgia Southern defender. Williams finished with 30 yards on five carries in the game.

App State football drops from polls following loss to Georgia Southern

Silas Albright, Reporter November 3, 2019

After falling to Georgia Southern 24-21 on Halloween, App State football has dropped from the AP Top 25.  The Mountaineers received five votes in the Week 11 AP poll, unofficially making them the No....

Swales leads crew of international players for Men’s soccer

Swales leads crew of international players for Men’s soccer

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter November 1, 2019

Year after year, hundreds of athletes transfer schools for different reasons. Some players crave more playing time, some transfer for personal reasons and some just find a program that’s a better fit.  For...

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