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Eric Boggs lifts the Dollar General Bowl trophy during the post-game celebrations on December 23rd in Toledo.

Bowl Game Grades: App State vs. Toledo

Jason Huber
December 24, 2017
Quarterback Taylor Lamb with Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator Scot Sloan after the game against Georgia State. 17-3 (W). Photo by: Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

A career to remember for Taylor Lamb

Jason Huber
December 7, 2017
Sophomore guard Kaila Craven dribbling the ball around a player from Davidson and towards the basket On Sunday, November 19th. The Mountaineers lost the game with the final score being 59-57.

Three setbacks, one big comeback

Jason Huber
November 28, 2017
Senior forward Griffin Kinney scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half

Mountaineers end six-game losing streak to Davidson with big victory

Jason Huber
November 26, 2017
Sophomore forward Isaac Johnson was one of four App players to score in double-digits

Hoops Grades: App State MBB vs. Western Michigan (Puerto Rico Tip-Off at Myrtle Beach)

Jason Huber
November 17, 2017
Shabazz, Forrest, lead high scoring game, but Mountaineers fall to Iowa State in Puerto Rico tournament

Shabazz, Forrest, lead high scoring game, but Mountaineers fall to Iowa State in Puerto Rico tournament

Jason Huber
November 16, 2017
Freshman center Noah Hannon gets ready to snap the ball to begin play. The Mountaineers won 27-6. Photo: Stephanie Lee

Game Day Grades: App State vs. Georgia Southern

Jason Huber
November 10, 2017
Alumnus Mark Ricks donates $10 million to App State Athletics

Alumnus Mark Ricks donates $10 million to App State Athletics

Jason Huber
November 9, 2017
Carson Fletcher sitting in game position videoing the Appalachian State football team at Kidd Brewer Stadium on October 7, 2017.

App State Football Video Team producing their legacy

Jason Huber
November 8, 2017
Clifton Duck returning one of his three interceptions on the day.

Game Day Grades: App State vs. New Mexico State

Jason Huber
October 7, 2017
Conflicts of race and politics unite the sports world

Conflicts of race and politics unite the sports world

Jason Huber
September 24, 2017
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Zy Letman running the ball after catching a pass from Taylor Lamb.

Deacons block Mountaineers victory attempt in renewed rivalry

Jason Huber
September 23, 2017
GAME DAY: App State vs. Wake Forest

GAME DAY: App State vs. Wake Forest

Jason Huber
September 22, 2017
Quarterback Taylor Lamb under center at Kidd Brewer Stadium on September 9th against Savannah State. The final score was 54-7 as App State picked up the victory

Game Day Grades: App State vs. Savannah State

Jason Huber
September 9, 2017
Wide receiver Zy Letman expects to be a big part of the Mountaineers’ offense this season.

Mixing and Matching: A look at App’s passing offense

Jason Huber
September 6, 2017
App State fell to Georgia 31-10 in their first game of the season

Mountaineers lose 31-10 to Georgia in mistake-riddled game.

Jason Huber
September 2, 2017
Sophomore quarterback Armanti Edwards attempts to rush the ball against Michigan defenders. Courtesy: App State Athletics

App State-Michigan 10 years relived

Jason Huber
August 31, 2017
The Womens Soccer Team discussing the game plan before the game against High Point.

Captains bringing leadership and family mindset to App State women’s soccer

Jason Huber
August 23, 2017
Senior tight end Bill Cecil surprised with football scholarship

Senior tight end Bill Cecil surprised with football scholarship

Jason Huber
August 5, 2017
Senior quarterback, Taylor Lamb warming up in a game against UL Monroe last season.

App State football media day brings excitement for the new season

Jason Huber
August 5, 2017
Senior Running Back, Marcus Cox, and freshman Wide Receiver, Mock Adams, celebrating the touchdown made by Cox at the game against Toledo at the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. The Mountaineers won the bowl game with the score being 31-28. Photo by: Halle Keighton

App State runs away with Sun Belt preseason poll

Jason Huber
July 20, 2017
The Appalachian Online

Two App State football players arrested

Jason Huber
June 9, 2017
Satterfield during National Signing Day in February 2017. File Photo

App State announces five-year contract extension for Satterfield

Jason Huber
May 19, 2017
Junior third baseman Tiffany Taynor and head coach Janice Savage during a 2016 game Photo Credit: Lee Sanderlin

Savage will not return as App State softball coach

Jason Huber
May 9, 2017
Junior Matt Brill pitches the ball during a home game against Wake Forest on March 28

Battling back to the mound

Jason Huber
April 12, 2017
The Grizzlies fell to the Sharks 68-21 on Sunday afternoon

Grizzlies dominated by undefeated Sharks

Jason Huber
April 9, 2017
Grizzly Reaction: Grizzlies vs. Dayton

Grizzly Reaction: Grizzlies vs. Dayton

Jason Huber
April 1, 2017
Marcus Cox during a drill at Pro Day.

Former Mountaineers impress on Pro Day

Jason Huber
March 27, 2017
Malachi Jones scoring a touchdown during the first ever Grizzlies game. The Grizzlies are an indoor football team.

High Country Grizzlies finally arrive in Boone

Jason Huber
March 26, 2017
Two senior transfers shine

Two senior transfers shine

Jason Huber
March 22, 2017
The App State Cheer squad opens up the basketball game against UL Lafayette with a small routine to get the crowd pumped.

App cheerleading prepares for Canam Nationals

Jason Huber
March 7, 2017
Senior forward Ashley Bassett-Smith, prepares to get the rebound during the game against UT Arlington.

Bassett-Smith ready to leave her mark on App State basketball

Jason Huber
March 3, 2017
Junior forward Craig Hinton watches to see where the ball is about to go during the game against UL Lafayette. The Mountaineers lost with the final score being 62-77.

Next man up mentality

Jason Huber
March 2, 2017
Freshman wide receiver Mock Adams is congratulated by teammates after his touchdown last season

App State announces three-game football series with UNC

Jason Huber
February 20, 2017
Forward Griffin Kinney scored a career high 25 points in App States victory over Georgia Southern. Photo courtesy: Bill Sheffield/App State Athletics

Mountaineers end five game losing streak to Georgia Southern

Jason Huber
February 14, 2017
App States Isaac Johnson extends the Mountaineers lead with a dunk off of a Georgia State turnover.

Mountaineers pick up thrilling win over Panthers on eventful day

Jason Huber
February 11, 2017
Super Bowl LI

Super Bowl LI

Jason Huber
February 2, 2017
Sophomore guard Q. Murray, looks for an open player to pass to during the game against UT Arlington. The Mountaineers lost the the Mavericks with the final score being 62-73.

Right on Q

Jason Huber
January 31, 2017
Freshman center Bayley Plummer, makes an attempt to score a basket during the game against UT Arlington. The Mountaineers lost the the Mavericks with the final score being 62-73.

Second quarter woes leads to loss

Jason Huber
January 28, 2017
Junior Quarterback, Taylor Lamb, leads the offensive play by running the ball down the field during the Thursday night game against Tennessee. The Mountaineers lost the away game in overtime with the final score being 20-13.

A season to remember

Jason Huber
January 17, 2017
The Appalachian Online

The pros and cons to a group of five playoff system in college football

Jason Huber
January 17, 2017
App State celebrates after winning their second straight Camellia Bowl game. Photo by: Halle Keighton

Camellia Bowl champions once again

Jason Huber
December 18, 2016
App State will face Toledo in the Camellia Bowl on December 17 Photo By: Dallas Linger

App State heading back to Camellia Bowl

Jason Huber
December 4, 2016
The Mountaineers celebrate after winning the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl. They defeated Ohio 31-29.

Multitude of bowl game possibilities for App State

Jason Huber
November 28, 2016
Sophomore Bennett Holley fights for the ball with a Duke defender. App fell 93-58

Blue Devils too much to handle for Mountaineers

Jason Huber
November 26, 2016
Senior Running Back, Marcus Cox, scores a touchdown during the game against Monroe. He is now Appalachian States all time leading rusher.

Cox’s record breaking day highlights Senior Day victory

Jason Huber
November 19, 2016
Junior forward Griffin Kinney finished the night with 10 points and eight rebounds

Davidson’s second half run dooms Mountaineers

Jason Huber
November 13, 2016
Head coach Jim Fox during Media Day for the 2016-17 season. Photo by: Dallas Linger

Old gym, new team

Jason Huber
November 9, 2016
Senior running back Marcus Cox grabs senior linebacker Teron Fitzgerald.

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Texas State

Jason Huber
November 5, 2016
Game Day: App State vs Texas State

Game Day: App State vs Texas State

Jason Huber
November 4, 2016
Senior Jane Cline and freshman Maggie Hanusek celebrate after a goal during Wednesdays win over ULL Photo Courtesy: Michelle Stancil/App State Athletics

Women’s soccer advances to semifinals

Jason Huber
November 3, 2016
Game Day: App State vs Georgia Southern

Game Day: App State vs Georgia Southern

Jason Huber
October 27, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Why the NFL Ratings Will Continue to Suffer

Jason Huber
October 27, 2016
The Mountaineers celebrate after winning against South Alabama in a game that went into double overtime. This victory places App State in the Sun Belt Tournament.

App State women’s soccer double-OT clincher

Jason Huber
October 23, 2016
Junior quarterback Taylor Lamb hands the ball off to Sophomore running back Jalin Moore.

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Idaho

Jason Huber
October 22, 2016
Senior Jane Cline drives the ball past a ULL defender during Friday nights win. Photo Courtesy: App State Athletics/Dave Mayo

Women’s soccer keep tourney hopes alive

Jason Huber
October 21, 2016
Game day: App State vs Idaho

Game day: App State vs Idaho

Jason Huber
October 21, 2016
Andrew Vandenberg running in a meet this season. Courtesy: App State Athletics

Running with purpose

Jason Huber
October 20, 2016
Game day: App State vs Lafayette

Game day: App State vs Lafayette

Jason Huber
October 11, 2016
Forward Daniel Avila drives with the ball during Apps game against Presbyterian on Tuesday. Courtesy of Appalachian State Athletics/Rob Moore

Two shutout week for men’s soccer

Jason Huber
October 9, 2016
Senior guard Bria Carter and redshirt junior guard Amber Driver at practice on Sunday.

Women’s basketball begin official practice

Jason Huber
October 2, 2016
Wide receiver Shaedon Meadors got a touchdown pass today against Georgia State in their 17-3 win.

Rapid Reaction: App State vs. Georgia State

Jason Huber
October 1, 2016
Game day: App State vs Akron

Game day: App State vs Akron

Jason Huber
September 23, 2016
Running back Jalin Moore attempts to break through the Hurricanes going for a tackle. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Hurricanes blow away Mountaineers

Jason Huber
September 17, 2016
Game day: App vs #25 Miami

Game day: App vs #25 Miami

Jason Huber
September 16, 2016
Freshman defensive back Clifton Duck broke up two passes and made four solo tackles against the Vols on September 1.

Duck and Cover

Jason Huber
September 15, 2016
Marcus Cox ran for his sixth career three-touchdown game and finished with 133 rushing yards.

Monarchs no match for Mountaineers

Jason Huber
September 10, 2016
Game Day: App State vs Old Dominion

Game Day: App State vs Old Dominion

Jason Huber
September 9, 2016
Law is helped off the field after suffering a cramp. Law was named preseason Sun Belt defensive player of the year. Photo by Halle Keighton

Law School

Jason Huber
September 8, 2016
Freshman setter Amanda Krahl goes up for a pass in the game against Ohio Photo by Halle Keighton

Volleyball swept in annual Black and Gold tournament

Jason Huber
September 3, 2016
Cox stands up after running with a carry against the Vols. Cox finished with 115 yards. Photo by Dallas Linger

Mountaineers lose close game in OT to Tennessee

Jason Huber
September 2, 2016
Game Day: App State vs Tennessee

Game Day: App State vs Tennessee

Jason Huber
September 1, 2016
Redshirt junior defense Phenix Durham who tore her ACL last season during last week’s practice. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor.

Torn apart but still together

Jason Huber
August 31, 2016
College athletes shouldn’t have to wait to go pro

College athletes shouldn’t have to wait to go pro

Jason Huber
August 21, 2016
Senior Jane Cline fights for the ball in Thursdays game against Western Carolina. Photo By: Maleek Loyd

A Defined Leader

Jason Huber
August 15, 2016
Appalachian State womens soccer takes on Elon in a preseason exhibition match at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Boone, North Carolina. Photo Courtesy: Tim Cowie

Mountaineers bounce back in final exhibition

Jason Huber
August 14, 2016
Mens soccer competing in the annual black and gold exhibition at Ted Mac. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Men’s soccer hold black and gold exhibition

Jason Huber
August 13, 2016
Junior Erin Settle battles for the ball in Thursdays exhibition game. Photo by: Maleek Loyd

Women’s soccer falls short in first exhibition

Jason Huber
August 12, 2016
Taylor Lamb in a game against Wyoming last season. Photo by: Chris Deverell

Mountaineers picked first in Sun Belt preseason poll

Jason Huber
July 21, 2016
Photo courtesy by Appalachian State Athletics

Mosley hired as women’s tennis head coach

Jason Huber
July 12, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Flynn headed to ACC

Jason Huber
June 21, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Jones released as baseball head coach

Jason Huber
May 31, 2016
Junior Trey Morris. Photo courtesy of Derick E. Hingle of the Sun Belt Conference.

Filling leadership roles

Jason Huber
May 15, 2016
Blair becomes eighth former Mountaineer drafted into the NFL

Blair becomes eighth former Mountaineer drafted into the NFL

Jason Huber
April 30, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Crothers will not return as women’s tennis head coach

Jason Huber
April 28, 2016
Senior Clare Cox during the first round of the Sun Belt Tennis Tournament at the City Park Tennis Center on Thursday, April 16th, 2015. Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Sun Belt.

Seniors Leaving Their Mark

Jason Huber
April 13, 2016
Freshman outfielder Tanner Mann-Fix completes his swing followed by a slide to third base on February 28 against Quinnipiac. Photo by Dallas Linger.

Mann-Fix Learning One Step At a Time

Jason Huber
April 12, 2016
Photo by Jason Huber.

Dancing into a new era

Jason Huber
April 7, 2016
Sophomore third baseman Tiffany Taynor and head coach Janice Savage conference before Taynor’s at bat against Morehead State on Tuesday, March 22. 0-7 (L). Photo by Lee Sanderlin.

From Delaware to Boone

Jason Huber
March 24, 2016
Taylor Bygrave, freshman, and her teammate Mackenzie LaSure, senior shake hands with the Emory Univeristy players after their doubles competition on Saturday, February 27th. The game resulted in App State loosing 7-2 in a tie breaker match. Photo by Halle Keighton.

Making America Home

Jason Huber
March 17, 2016
The Appalachian Online

The bright future of the Mountaineer backfield

Jason Huber
February 24, 2016
Freshman guard Emarius Logan drives the lane during the teams 78-74 victory over Troy Saturday. Logan scored a career high 17 points in the win. Photo courtesy of Justin Perry | Appalachian State Athletics.

Biggest crowd of the season helps propel App to victory

Jason Huber
February 22, 2016
The Appalachian Online

Beating down the Bobcats

Jason Huber
February 11, 2016
A new spark

A new spark

Jason Huber
February 10, 2016
Warhawks guard Nick Coppola lays in the go-ahead basket with 9.7 seconds remaining to put ULM up 91-90 over App State. Coppola scored 25 points in the victory.

Another tough loss for Mountaineers

Jason Huber
February 7, 2016
Freshman Taylor Bygrave returns shots during the home opener on Jan.16 at Yonahlossee Tennis Club. Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor.

New faces

Jason Huber
February 3, 2016
Madi Story gets swarmed by the Georiga Southern defense on her way to the basket in the Mountaineers 65-50 loss Monday night. Photo Credit Dave Mayo

Shooting woes doom Mountaineers

Jason Huber
January 27, 2016
Georgia Southern freshman guard Tookie Brown hoists up a 3-pointer during Mondays 101-100 victory over Appalachian State. Brown finished the game with 34 points on 11 of 22 shooting. Chris Deverell | The Appalachian

Thriller ends in heartbreaking fashion for Mountaineers

Jason Huber
January 27, 2016
Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.

O’Keefe is the new face of men’s soccer

Jason Huber
January 26, 2016

Panther pouncing

Jason Huber
January 21, 2016
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