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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

App State players celebrate with fans after last year's win over UNC. Despite a push for the families of players to be allowed, Kidd Brewer Stadium will be empty for at least the first two home games.

App State ranked in AP Top 25 for second time in school history

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan October 13, 2019

The Associated Press has ranked the App State football team in the AP Top 25 Poll for the second time in school history. Fresh off their 17-7 win over Louisiana-Lafayette Oct. 9, the Mountaineers (5-0,...

AP Top 25 ranking system explained

Silas Albright, Reporter October 12, 2019

Each week, the Associated Press releases a Top 25 ranking of the best teams in college football. A group of 62 sportswriters and members of the media from across the country vote on the rankings. Whichever...

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...

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