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The Appalachian

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor

Adam Persico is a junior electronic media/broadcasting major, English minor from Waxhaw, NC. This is his first year with The Appalachian.

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Running back Kanye Roberts dodges a Louisiana defender at the App State vs. Louisiana game on Oct. 12.

Mountaineers football stays winless in conference play

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
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
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
Inside linebackers Jack Scroggs and Cole Becker lead the Mountaineers on to the field to take on East Tennessee State on Aug. 31. Fans cheer as the team makes their first appearance for the 2024 season.

Mountaineers defeat Buccaneers 38-10 in season opener

Clay Durban and Adam Persico
September 1, 2024
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sarah Wommack warming up before the game on Aug. 25. Before Wommack came to App State, she was the 2022 ULS Academy Cup Golden winner.

Mountaineers women’s soccer snags draw against Charlotte

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
Forward graduate student Izzi Wood shields the ball from Wofford’s defender at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium on Aug. 22. Wood has played for the App State women’s soccer team for four years.

Mountaineers soccer dominate Terriers in blowout win

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
August 25, 2024
Senior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson looking over Kidd Brewer Stadium on July 18. In the 2023 season, Robinson played 14 games and scored 10 touchdowns, one being in overtime against James Madison University.

Kaedin Robinson looks to leave his mark on App State

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
August 22, 2024
Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban, Adam Persico, Max Schwanz, Tess McNally, and Fran Murphy
August 15, 2024
Whitney Jones introduces herself as the new head coach for App State Softball at Mark E. Ricks Complex on May 28. Jones was previously the assistant softball coach at Ohio State University.

Whitney Jones named new softball head coach

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
June 2, 2024
The sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from the wooded walkway a part of the Rough Ridge trail on March 11.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Lifestyle

Kolby Shea, Chance Chamberlain, Ella Adams, Max Schwanz, Spence Smithback, Avin Patel, Jenna Guzman, Briley Turpin, Siri Patterson, Georgia Dixon, Madalyn Edwards, Tess McNally, Vivian Parks, Kaylie Morales, Hayden Wittenborn, Cameron Miller, Emily Simpson, K. Slade, Allison Lehan, Ethan Smith, Adam Persico, Fran Murphy, Clay Durban, and Leah Boone
April 8, 2024
John Weaver spent 36 years as head coach of App State's mens and women's track and field teams.

New plaza to honor track and field coach John Weaver

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Junior guard Terence Harcum shoots over an Eagle defender Jan. 25.

Mountaineers down ODU 82-67

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Junior guard Xavion Brown shoots a runner in the lane against Louisiana Feb. 17. Brown finished with eight points and four rebounds.

Mountaineers stay atop Sun Belt with win over Louisiana

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
February 18, 2024
Senior guard Faith Alston drives past an Eagle defender Jan. 20. Alston is averaging a team-high 18.5 points per game this season.

Mountaineers women’s basketball loses third straight to Marshall

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
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