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Clayton Deskins arrodillado en lo que una vez se llamó Conrad Stadium durante su tiempo como jugador de fútbol americano en App State de 1968 a 1971.

[Photo] Clayton Deskins immortalized in history as first Black football player at App State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
DJ Smith in a huddle with App State players during their game against Charlotte on Sept. 21, 2019.

[Photo] DJ Smith returns home to App State in new role as defensive coordinator

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter
January 28, 2025
Graduate student forward CJ Huntley jumps to shoot the ball during the App State vs. Texas State game on Jan. 4.

[Photo] Mountaineer men’s basketball cage the Bobcats to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 6, 2025
DJ Smith speaks to the App State football team at the App State vs. UNC-Charlotte game on Sept. 7, 2019.

[Photo] DJ Smith hired as App State football defensive coordinator

Parker Egeland, Reporter
January 2, 2025
Redshirt senior guard Myles Tate goes for a shot against Wisconsin on Nov. 10

[Photo] App State men’s basketball stomped by Badgers

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Midfielder Sophia Baxter runs the ball down the field during the App State vs. Miami (OH) game on Nov. 7.

[Photo] App State field hockey season ends with loss to Miami (OH)

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Senior guard Zada Porter dribbles the ball down the court during the App State vs. Miami (OH) game on Nov. 4. In Porter’s junior year, she had 38 assists.

[Photo] App State women’s basketball falls flat in opener

Parker Egeland, Reporter
November 6, 2024
Goalie Sarah Wommack dives to block a goal during the App State vs. Texas State game on Oct. 27.

[Photo] App State soccer drops penultimate game to Texas State

Parker Egeland, Reporter
October 29, 2024
Running back Kanye Roberts dodges a Louisiana defender at the App State vs. Louisiana game on Oct. 12.

[Photo] Mountaineers football stays winless in conference play

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Quarterback Chase Brice prepares to pass the ball at the App State vs. Louisiana game on Dec. 4, 2021.

[Photo] App State football set for battle with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Davis Lemons, Reporter
October 11, 2024
Running back Ahmani Marshall breaks a tackle from a Marshall player at the App State vs. Marshall game on Oct. 5.

[Photo] Mountaineers trampled by Thundering Herd

Davis Lemons, Reporter
October 6, 2024
Rob Bergevin drives the ball at the Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate on Sept. 10. Bergevin recorded a hole in one during the final round.

[Photo] 2024-25 Wrestling Schedule releases with never before seen foe

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Forward Kyli Switalski races to the ball against an opposing player from Auburn on Sept. 1. Before coming to App State, Switalski won the Golden Boot Award in the Triad Cup.

[Photo] Mountaineers face highest-ranked opponent in program history

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
Michael Hughes poses cross armed at media day on July 9. Hughes totaled 188 points in the 2022-23 season as kicker.

[Photo] 10 Mountaineers named to football preseason award watch lists

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 1, 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.

[Photo] Whitney Jones named new softball head coach

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
June 2, 2024
John Weaver spent 36 years as head coach of App State's mens and women's track and field teams.

[Photo] New plaza to honor track and field coach John Weaver

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Former App State guard Donald Sims drives past a UNCG defender Feb. 8, 2010. Sims finished his college career as the Mountaineers all-time leading scorer.

[Photo] Some of the biggest names from the last 90 years of App State Athletics

Chance Chamberlain and Ethan Smith
March 4, 2024
Redshirt junior outfielder Austin St. Laurent and head coach Kermit Smith pose as each other for Halloween.

[Photo] Designer name, designer game: St. Laurent stars in the infield

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Quarterback Armanti Edwards attempts to rush the ball against Michigan Sept. 1, 2007.

[Photo] Mountaineer legend immortalized in Hall of Fame

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Former Mountaineer Steve Wilks played defensive back at App State from 1987-91.

[Photo] Former Mountaineer Steve Wilks’ journey to the Super Bowl

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
A packed varsity gym waits to erupt in cheers before a dunk from the home Mountaineers. The 1999-2000 season was the last year for both men’s and women’s basketball to use the Varsity Gym their home court where they would move to the newly built Holmes Convocation Center the following season.

[Photo] Mountaineer uniforms through the years

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 17, 2024
Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a catch against Troy Dec. 2.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall 49-23 to Trojans in Sun Belt Championship

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
App State Field Hockey head coach Emily Dinsmore speaks to her team against Liberty Aug. 18, 2023.

[Photo] Emily Dinsmore: A players’ coach

Asher Davidson, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Junior guard Xavion Brown shows off the new home white jersey Sep. 13, 2023.

[Photo] Men’s basketball announces new look for 2023-24 season

Kolby Shea, Reporter
September 18, 2023
Ponce starts his first year back at App State after serving as quarterbacks coach at Miami in 2022.

[Photo] Home away from home: Coaches find their way back

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Freshman midfielder Sophia Baxter guides the ball past the Davidson defense Sept. 3.

[Photo] Mountaineers rebound with late goal against Wildcats

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Sophomore forward Bridget Donovan looks to receive the pass from a teammate against Georgetown Aug. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Field hockey starts season 2-0 after win against Georgetown

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
App State infamously upset the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the programs first ever top ten win.

[Photo] 10 historic moments in App State sports history

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
August 14, 2023
Adam Witten has done play-by-play for App State football since 2016.

[Photo] Suggested follows for Mountaineer sports fans

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
August 13, 2023
Sophomore guard Terence Harcum pulls up from long range in App State's season finale loss to South Alabama.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall to Jaguars in Sun Belt Tournament 68-61

Jack Jackson, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Senior catcher Hayden Cross fist bumps assistant coach Britt Johnson during App State's 16-7 victory over High Point Feb. 21, 2023.

[Photo] App State stays perfect with 16-7 victory

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory throws up a shot over an Old Dominion defender Feb. 18, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall 74-63 on Senior Day

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Special Assistant to the Athletics Department Doug Middleton joined App State athletics in part to focus on mental health advocacy.

[Photo] Dream the Impossible: Former standout honors late friend

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Former App State pitcher Jeffrey Springs signed a $31 million dollar contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays.

[Photo] Tampa Bay Rays extends former Mountaineer pitcher

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Doug Gillin named Emily Dinsmore the next head coach of App State field hockey Jan. 17.

[Photo] Dinsmore named Mountaineer field hockey coach

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Junior forward CJ Huntley releases a floater with his left hand against UC Santa Barbara Dec. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Students get a break, Mountaineer basketball keeps going

Kolby Shea, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Scot Sloan replaces Dale Jones as defensive coordinator following the 2022 season.

[Photo] Mountaineers return familiar face as defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
App State offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay departed the program after serving in the role for one year.

[Photo] Barbay named OC at Mississippi State

Ben Brady, Reporter
January 14, 2023
Former App State head coach Meghan Dawson coaches her team from the sidelines.

[Photo] Field hockey head coach steps down after eight seasons

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Sophomore forward Chris Mantis poured in a career high 25 points in the loss to Charlotte Dec. 2, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers blow lead, fall to 5-4

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter
December 4, 2022
App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones resigned after three years at the position. Jones spent 26 years on the Mountaineers staff.

[Photo] Jones out as Mountaineers defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Sophomore guard Terence Harcum surveys the Buccaneer defense Nov. 24, 2022.

[Photo] App State defeats East Tennessee State 74-70

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Junior guard Faith Alston uses a screen from redshirt senior guard Janay Sanders against West Virginia Nov. 20, 2022.

[Photo] App State drops power conference test, falls to 1-4

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
Sophomore guard Terrance Harcum powers into the paint against NC Central Nov. 10, 2022.

[Photo] App State outlasts NC Central 79-75 in overtime

James Parker, Reporter
November 13, 2022
Former Mountaineer Steve Wilks played defensive back at App State from 1987-91.

[Photo] Former Mountaineer Steve Wilks named Panthers interim head coach

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
The Mountaineers celebrate scoring a goal against Lock Haven Oct. 2, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers field hockey split weekend series

Jack Jackson, Reporter
October 4, 2022
ESPN's College GameDay comes to Boone for the first time Sept. 17, 2022, hosted from Sanford Mall.

[Photo] College GameDay heads to Boone for App State vs. Troy

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Kidd Brewer Stadium, formerly Conrad Stadium, during an App State football game in the 1980s.

[Photo] Looking back: Kidd Brewer Stadium over the years

Ben Brady and Kurt Zottl
August 13, 2022
Volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble poses with Athletic Director Doug Gillin at her introductory press conference for App State Jan. 20, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer volleyball ready to win with new look team

Ben Gosey, Reporter
August 8, 2022
Two Mountaineer runners surge past a University of Texas at Arlington athlete during the Sun Belt Championships Feb. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer runners collect four podium finishes at Weems Baskin Invitational

Drew Bailey, Reporter
March 29, 2022
Graduate student Peighton Simmons leaps to a gold medal in the triple jump at the SBC Indoor Championship.

[Photo] App State track athlete finds success on track and in classroom in final season

Drew Bailey, Reporter
February 27, 2022
Graduate student Peighton Simmons captures the silver medal in the long jump.

[Photo] App State places sixth at Sun Belt Indoor Championships, Simmons wins second straight triple jump

Drew Bailey, Reporter
February 26, 2022
Kevin Barbay joins the Mountaineers coaching staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Frank Ponce.

[Photo] New face in the High Country; football hires new offensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Men's basketball assistant Frank Young instructs senior guard Adrian Delph during the Mountaineers' eight-point victory over the Warhawks.

[Photo] App State’s Black coaches use leadership positions to nurture athletes

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
Lawrence Dawsey joins the Mountaineers coaching staff as the wide receivers coach following the departure of Pat Washington.

[Photo] Decorated WRs coach takes over for new era at the position

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
Freshman thrower Daiyanna Cooper celebrates her multiple first place finishes in the App State Split Open Friday.

[Photo] Mountaineer runners earn eight first place finishes at App State Split Open

Drew Bailey, Reporter
February 1, 2022
Head coach Angel Elderkin celebrates with her players after capturing the 100th career victory of her head coaching career.

[Photo] Mountaineers win back-to-back at home, claim first in Sun Belt

Kurt Zottl and Michael Garrity
January 25, 2022
Freshman jumper Jazmine Posey attempts a jump in the App State Invite Dec. 3.

[Photo] Four Mountaineer runners capture first place at ETSU Invitational

Drew Bailey, Reporter
January 20, 2022
Redshirt senior Jonathan Millner wraps up Blue Devil Josh Finesilver in a highly-ranked contest between the two. Finesilver’s two losses of the season have both come against Millner.

[Photo] App State wrestling topples Duke for Power 5 victory

Ben Brady, Reporter
January 18, 2022
Shawn Clark and Tyson Helton answer questions at the pre-bowl press conference.

[Photo] Mountaineers rally behind WKU after devastating tornadoes

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
January 11, 2022
Senior linebacker D’Marco Jackson stares down Louisiana quarterback Levi Lewis before the snap. Jackson led the Mountaineers in solo tackles, tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.

[Photo] Mountaineers topped by Ragin’ Cajuns in third Sun Belt Championship

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
Redshirt freshman tight end Eli Wilson runs toward the end zone as a defender attempts to knock him out of bounds. Wilson scored his first career touchdown on a 10-yard pass from graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice against Troy.

[Photo] Mountaineers surge past Trojans 45-7, clinch Sun Belt Championship berth

Drew Bailey, Reporter
November 21, 2021
Senior Brooke Bigott commands the offense against the Tar Heels in Carmichael Arena. Bigott has recorded 15 points and 11 steals after starting the first four games of the season.

[Photo] Mountaineers beat Eagles, get doubled by Tar Heels

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
November 20, 2021
Freshman forward Stephanie Barbosa battles with Georgia State’s Eva Diez Lois. Barbosa started 10 games during her freshman campaign as a Mountaineer.

[Photo] App State women’s soccer falls to No. 3 Georgia State in Sun Belt Quarterfinals

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
November 10, 2021
The Mountaineer women’s cross country team celebrates their first place finish at the Wildcat XC Classic. The women secured nine of the top 10 spots en route to their victory.

[Photo] Mountaineer cross country teams finish first at Wildcat XC Classic

Ben Beechhold, Reporter
October 27, 2021
Junior goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston rises up to prevent an Arkansas State score. Eagleston secured seven saves during the match against the Red Wolves.

[Photo] App State soccer falls twice, finishes conference road schedule 0-5

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
October 24, 2021
App State’s men’s cross country team turns an early corner with numerous Mountaineers leading the pack. The men’s team finished in third place after totaling 60 points at the Oct. 15 meet.

[Photo] Mountaineer cross country teams post top-three finishes at High Point Invitational

Alex McCaskey, Reporter
October 19, 2021
Junior defender Olivia Cohen strikes the ball away from three Bobcat attackers. Cohen has started all 13 matches for the Mountaineers this season.

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls twice, remains winless in conference play

James Parker and Ben Beechhold
October 15, 2021
Senior inside linebacker T.D. Roof wraps up star Miami quarterback D'Eriq King. Roof posted two sacks and seven total tackles against the No. 22 Hurricanes.

[Photo] App State gears up for sold-out home-opener in Kidd Brewer

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
September 18, 2021
Sophomore running back Nate Noel avoids a Miami defender during one of his 16 rush attempts. Those 16 attempts were good for 51 yards as the Miami native played in front of his hometown.

[Photo] Five takeaways from App State’s week two loss at No. 22 Miami

Ben Brady, Reporter
September 17, 2021
Senior Grace Kinsch celebrates with her teammate, grad student Emma Reilly, who has the fifth most digs in program history.

[Photo] App State Volleyball wins two matches in Appalachian Invitational

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
September 11, 2021
The App State women's tennis season is upon us and the team looks to maintain after such a "good season" in 2019 according to junior Teodora Sevo. Their next home match is against Campbell on Saturday Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.

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[Photo] App State to host Sun Belt Championship after 48-13 win at Troy

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan
November 29, 2019
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