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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Brooks Maynard, Reporter

All content by Brooks Maynard
Keep an eye on men’s soccer in 2020

Keep an eye on men’s soccer in 2020

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 21, 2019
My Last Word: Stop scheduling Southern on short weeks

My Last Word: Stop scheduling Southern on short weeks

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 7, 2019
Junior running back Darrynton Evans attempts to hit a gap in App State’s 24-21 loss against Georgia Southern on Oct. 31.

App State comeback effort falls short, Mountaineers fall to Georgia Southern 24-21

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 31, 2019
My Last Word: Men’s basketball is getting turned around

My Last Word: Men’s basketball is getting turned around

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 31, 2019
My Last Word: App State football runs NC

My Last Word: App State football runs NC

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 22, 2019
My Last Word: More than athletes

My Last Word: More than athletes

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 10, 2019
My Last Word: Volleyball's new season starts now

My Last Word: Volleyball’s new season starts now

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 2, 2019
My Last Word: 9/26/19

My Last Word: 9/26/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 26, 2019
My Last Word: 9/20/19

My Last Word: 9/20/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 20, 2019
Episode 2 of the Weekly Sports Podcast: UNC vs. App State preview

Episode 2 of the Weekly Sports Podcast: UNC vs. App State preview

Moss Brennan, Silas Albright, Zack Antrum, and Brooks Maynard
September 19, 2019
My Last Word 9/13/19

My Last Word 9/13/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 12, 2019
My Last Word, 9/6/19

My Last Word, 9/6/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 6, 2019
My Last Word: 8/29/19

My Last Word: 8/29/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 29, 2019
My Last Word: 8/23/19

My Last Word: 8/23/19

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 23, 2019
Senior Goodbye: Brooks Maynard

Senior Goodbye: Brooks Maynard

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 18, 2019
App State women's basketball head coach Angel Elderkin embraces redshirt senior guard Madi Story after the team won the WBI Championship on April 3. Elderkin signed a four-year contract extension on April 8.

Elderkin signs four-year contract extension

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 16, 2019
Head coach Blake Mosely with team. The Mountaineers clinched their first regular season Sun Belt title on April 14 with a 4-1 win over Texas State.

App State women’s tennis wins regular season Sun Belt Championship

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Junior cornerback Clifton Duck performs agility drills at App State Pro Day.

Football hosts 2019 Pro Day, 23 NFL teams attend

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Mountaineer Day gives fans first experience of Drinkwitz era

Mountaineer Day gives fans first experience of Drinkwitz era

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 2, 2019
The football team rushes Clayton Howell to celebrate his scholarship with him.

Howell awarded scholarship on Mountaineer Day

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 31, 2019
New head basketball coach Dustin Kerns pictured with his wife Brittany, daughter Emory and son Riggs.

[Photo] Dustin Kerns named head basketball coach, introduced at press conference Friday

March 29, 2019

Mountaineer Day scheduled for March 30

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 27, 2019
Deconstruction of Owens Field House begins, new facility expected by fall 2020

Deconstruction of Owens Field House begins, new facility expected by fall 2020

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 26, 2019
EDITORIAL: Lack of competition for SGA presidential ticket discourages students from voting

EDITORIAL: Lack of competition for SGA presidential ticket discourages students from voting

Moss Brennan, Q Russell, Brooks Maynard, Cristian McLaughlin, Efrain Arias-Medina Jr., Jules Blaylock, Logan Berg, Nora Smith, Mariah Reneau, Mickey Hutchings, Natalie Broome, Reilly Finnegan, Shelly Banz, Sydney Spann, and Melissa Alsup
March 20, 2019
App State defeated NCCU 13-0 on Tuesday night, carried by 14 hits and seven stolen bases.

Mountaineers dominate NCCU, fourth win over Eagles since 2016

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 19, 2019
On Friday, Jim Fox was relieved from the position of men's head basketball coach. Fox was the first to coach the team in the Sun Belt Championships.

Fox relieved of coaching duties, 56-99 in 5 seasons

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Junior guard Ashley Polacek avoids a defender and drives the lane for a basket during their victory over Arkansas State on Jan. 24. Photo by Megan McCulloh, Staff Photographer.

Women’s basketball finishes homestead with winning record

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
February 1, 2019
Gameday grades: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Gameday grades: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 16, 2018
North Carolina State offensive coordinator Elijah Drinkwitz announced as new head football coach at App State

NC State’s Drinkwitz tabbed as new head coach at App State

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Quarterback Zac Thomas prepares for the snap against Penn State.

Bowl Bound: Football to appear in R+L Carriers Bowl

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Redshirt sophomore running back Marcus Williams, Jr. breaks free against Coastal Carolina.

Late scores lead App State past Coastal Carolina

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 4, 2018
Former App State forward Keke Cooper fights through the defense for a lay-up against South Alabama.

New additions help women’s basketball in 2018-2019 season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Graduate transfer receiver Dominique Heath on the sidelines during his first game as a Mountaineer.

From Manhattan to the mountains

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Junior linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither prepares for a snap against South Alabama in the 2018 Homecoming Game.

Junior linebackers lead the defense

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans shoots for a gap against Louisiana.

Football voted to top 25 for first time in history

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Courtesy of App State Athletics.

Michael Bibby breaks foot, out 6-8 weeks

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Junior linebacker Jordan Fehr makes a tackle against Louisiana.

GameDay Grades: Louisiana

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 21, 2018
Redshirt freshman running back D'Andre Hicks breaks free for a 73-yard touchdown against Garnder-Webb.

Hicks helps running backs

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 13, 2018
Field hockey huddles up during their home game against Louisville.

Van Heertum, Williams lead field hockey into crucial part of season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 13, 2018
Former female athletes are celebrated at Saturday's football game against Gardner-Webb in honor of 50 years of women's sports at App State.

Athletics recognizes 50 years of women’s sports

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 4, 2018
Redshirt freshman running back D'Andre Hicks breaks free for a 73-yard touchdown against Garnder-Webb.

Runnin’ Bulldogs run out of the stadium

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Check out the updated power rankings every Wednesday

NFL power rankings: week one

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 13, 2018
The Mountaineers get lined up for a new play from scrimmage.

GameDay Grades: vs Charlotte 49ers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 9, 2018
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas avoids the sack and releases a pass downfield. App State lost to Penn State 45-38.

QB Thomas takes over starting job in first game of season at Penn State

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 6, 2018
Outside hitter Emma Longley gets ready for a bump.

Longley returns to the Court

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 5, 2018
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas embraces a Penn State player following their loss to the Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Football falls to Penn State, 45-38

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 2, 2018
The team breaks a huddle during a match in 2017.

Volleyball starts off new season strong

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 29, 2018
The 2018 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 26 at 8 pm.

Sports Desk 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Alex Mudler bringing the ball up the field against Wake Forest on September 24, 2017. The Mountaineers fell 9-5 to the Demon Deacons.

Big expectations for men’s lacrosse

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Sports desk March Madness predictions

Sports desk March Madness predictions

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 22, 2018
Sophomore center Bayley Plummer shoots and scores two points while teammate Armani Hampton tries to get in position to catch the rebound during the game vs. Coastal Carolina on Saturday, March 3rd.

Women’s basketball goes 8-23, gets Sun Belt tournament victory

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 14, 2018
App State men's tennis coach Bob Lake announced his resignation from the post on Friday afternoon.

App State men’s tennis coach Bob Lake steps down

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 10, 2018
Kickoff for Super Bowl LII is Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Super Bowl LII: Sports Desk Picks

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
February 4, 2018
Eric Boggs lifts the Dollar General Bowl trophy during the post-game celebrations on December 23rd in Toledo.

From Athens to Mobile: Recapping the 2017 Football Season

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Freshman guard Tierra Wilson makes her way around an opposing Davidson player towards the basket.

App State picks up their third straight victory

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 14, 2018
Junior Guard Ronshad Shabazz shooting a mid-range jump shot against Warren Wilson Owls at the Convocation Center. The Mountaineers won 125-71.

Mountaineers lose a heartbreaker

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 14, 2018
Undefeated: Mountaineers continue their bowl dominance with victory in Dollar General Bowl

Undefeated: Mountaineers continue their bowl dominance with victory in Dollar General Bowl

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 24, 2017
Darrynton Evans warming up before the Camellia Bowl in 2016. The Mountaineers defeated Toledo 31-28.

Going Bowling: App State heads to the Dollar General Bowl to rematch the Rockets

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 3, 2017
Sophomore center Bayley Plummer and freshman Maya Calder both jump up to score during the game against Georgia Tech.

Hoops Grades: App State WBB vs UAB

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 2, 2017
Sophomore guard Kaila Craven attempts to score a basket during the home game on Sunday afternoon.

Hoops Grades: App State WBB vs. Davidson

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 20, 2017
GAME DAY: App State vs. Coastal Carolina

GAME DAY: App State vs. Coastal Carolina

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 20, 2017
Defensive Lineman Okon Godwin battling the New Mexico State lineman at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Oct. 7. The Mountaineers won 45-31.

Godwin on his grind

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 19, 2017
Mountaineer Madness returns for App State basketball

Mountaineer Madness returns for App State basketball

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Freshman wide reciever Thomas Hennigan waits for the play to begin during the home game on Saturday, September 9th. The Mountaineers won against Savannah State

Receiving their opportunity

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 21, 2017
App State, Sun Belt conference step up in wake of Hurricanes

App State, Sun Belt conference step up in wake of Hurricanes

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 8, 2017
Inside Linebacker, Eric Boggs, looks back towards his teammates during the game against Tennesse in 2016. The Mountaineers lost the away game in overtime with the final score being 20-13.

A force to be reckoned with: A look at App’s linebackers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 6, 2017
App State fell to Georgia 31-10 on Saturday evening in a game broadcasted on ESPN

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. #15 Georgia

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 2, 2017
Senior defensive back Corey Lynch pressures Michigan quarterback Chad Henne during the App-Michigan game on September 1, 2007. Photo courtesy: App State athletics

How the win at “The Big House” changed college football

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 31, 2017
Gov. Cooper addresses the crowd on August 4 in Boone

Governor Roy Cooper visits Boone to support Appalachian Theatre

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 5, 2017
App State athletics director Doug Gillin introduces new softball coach Shelly Hoerner

Hoerner named new Mountaineer softball coach

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
June 23, 2017
Matt Vernon hitting against Texas State. The Mountaineers lost in all three games to Texas State with the final scores being 3-6, 4-7, and 0-2.

Vernon dominates for the Mountaineers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
April 12, 2017
Sidney Russell Courtesy: App State Athletics

Softball falls in tough weekday doubleheader

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 30, 2017
Junior infield Conner Leonard hits homerun against Texas State.The Mountaineers lost in all three games to Texas State with the final scores being 6-3, 7-4, and 2-0.

App State baseball swept in weekend series

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 26, 2017
Sophomore Natalie Orcutt swings at the ball during the game against UNCG.

Softball splits Wednesday double header

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 23, 2017
Senior pitcher Tristan Helms pitching during a road game.

Walking on with a purpose

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 7, 2017
Football recruit Jermaine McDaniel discusses with App State play-by-play announcer Adam Witten why he commited to Appalachian State.

The next generation of Mountaineers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
February 15, 2017
The Sun Belt and the American Cancer Society paired up for a 3-point challenge that begins on February 1 throughout the month. Photo courtesies: Rob Moore/App State Athletics

Coaches vs. Cancer

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 31, 2017
The Appalachian Online

PEDs enter the hall

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 26, 2017
Guard Q Murray scored 11 fourth quarter points as the Mountaineers attempted to comeback. Photo courtesy: App State Athletics/Dave Mayo

Mountaineers fall to Highlanders after slow start

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
December 6, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Why the NFL will bounce back in TV ratings

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 27, 2016
Junior wide receiver Shaedon Meadors.

Vandals Vandalized

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 22, 2016
Freshman outside hitter Emma Longley prepares to serve the ball in a game against Ohio on Sept. 3. App lost 3-0.

Longley quick to make her mark

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 4, 2016
Cox stands up after running with a carry against the Vols. Cox finished with 115 yards. Photo by Dallas Linger

Running Into The Record Books

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 9, 2016
Senior Libero/Defensive Specialist Olivia Reed celebrates with her team during the exhibition on Sunday. The gold team won 4-0. Reed was the only senior of four on the team who played as the others are injured or recovering from surgery. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

The Core Four

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 22, 2016
Libero/Defensive Specialist Olivia Loeffler stands up with the help of her teammates after falling and being stepped on during a play. The gold team won 4-0. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Gold sweeps black in volleyball exhibition

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 21, 2016
Assistant Coach Jeff Bilyk and Head Coach Jason O'Keefe watching the exhibition on Friday. “Today we wanted to look at the relationships out there and some of them worked out pretty well. Some we have to look at and continue to tweak,” O’Keefe said. “But it was really just about getting these guys a run out with 13 new guys at the Mack.” Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

New Coach, New Mission

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 15, 2016
Clifton Duck and Aris Duffey

Early enrollees at Appalachian State start the transition to college football

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
March 2, 2016
Former infielder Dillon Dobson follows through on a double against Georgia State last season. The Mountaineers will seek to replace the production of Dobson, who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 23rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft. Photo by Gerrit van Genderen | The Appalachian

Dedication and preparation

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
February 18, 2016
Photo | Malik Rahili

Rivalry abounds as App volleyball falls

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 9, 2015
Wide receiver Shaedon Meadors is tackled by two Arkansas State defenders during Thursday night's 40-27 loss. With the win, Arkansas State now has sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt.

A house unprotected

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 7, 2015
Mountaineers remain in control, win 3-0

Mountaineers remain in control, win 3-0

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
November 4, 2015
Mountaineers edge Trojans

Mountaineers edge Trojans

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 13, 2015
Men's basketball holds first official practice

Men’s basketball holds first official practice

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 6, 2015
Mountaineers declaw Bobcats

Mountaineers declaw Bobcats

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 29, 2015
Marcus Cox: Racing to a Bowl-Bid

Marcus Cox: Racing to a Bowl-Bid

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 10, 2015
Senior outside hitter Jess Keller spikes the ball down during the first game of the season versus Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night. App State secured a 3-0 win over Gardner-Webb. | Photo: Halle Keighton

Mountaineers dominant in home opener

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
September 3, 2015
Ready for attack

Ready for attack

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 24, 2015
Former App State middle blocker Lauren Gray goes up for the attack during last year’s home game against Presbyterian. Gray, who finished fifth in conference hitting percentage (.314), graduated last year.

Volleyball looks to find success in new era

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
August 20, 2015
App State junior forward Michael Obacha defends Troy’s senior guard Musa Abdul-Aleem. Photo by Corey Spiers | The Appalachian

Obacha recognized as community leader

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
February 24, 2015
Junior guard Frank Eaves rises up to lead Mountaineers

Junior guard Frank Eaves rises up to lead Mountaineers

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
January 27, 2015
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