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Silas Albright

Silas Albright, Reporter

Silas Albright is a senior journalism major from Fountain, N.C.

Email: albrightsj@appstate.edu

Twitter: @silasalbright

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App State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz during Friday afternoons championship press conference.

Mountaineers and Ragin’ Cajuns set for second straight Sun Belt Championship matchup

Silas Albright, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Sophomore guard Adrian Delph dribbles the ball during App States 68-62 win over East Carolina on Nov. 12. Delph scored a game-high 19 points against St. Andrews.

Five score in double figures as Mountaineers beat St. Andrews 90-58

Silas Albright, Reporter
December 3, 2019
App State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz speaks postgame after the Mountaineers beat UNC 34-31 in Chapel Hill on Sept. 21.

[Photo] Drinkwitz shares thoughts ahead of Sun Belt Championship against Louisiana

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
December 2, 2019
Junior WR Corey Sutton celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter with teammates. App State went on to beat Texas State 35-13 on Nov. 23.

Mountaineers third highest ranked G5 team in last poll of regular season

Silas Albright, Reporter
December 1, 2019
App State to host Sun Belt Championship after 48-13 win at Troy

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

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan
November 29, 2019
Junior WR Corey Sutton celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter with teammates. App State went on to beat Texas State 35-13 on Nov. 23.

Leading wide receiver Corey Sutton suffers ACL tear against Texas State, out for season

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 24, 2019
Junior running back Darrynton Evans looks for a hole during App States 35-13 win over Texas State on Nov. 24.

Mountaineers ranked No. 22 in AP and Coaches Polls

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 24, 2019
Mountaineers blow by Georgia State after rocky start

Mountaineers blow by Georgia State after rocky start

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright
November 17, 2019
Sophomore guard Adrian Delph knocks down a three pointer in the first half of App States 68-62 win over East Carolina on Nov. 13. Delph set new career-highs with 19 points and nine rebounds in the game.

App State knocks off in-state opponent East Carolina 68-62 behind strong defensive effort

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Sophomore midfielder Dimitris Moraitakis dribbles the ball during App States 4-2 loss to Coastal Carolina on Oct. 19. Moraitakis has goal and has started 10 games this year.

Men’s soccer set to host Sun Belt Tournament

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 12, 2019
True freshman Nick Ross intercepts the first pass of his career and returns it 20 yards for a touchdown against USC.

Mountaineers rule the Carolinas, beat USC 20-15

Silas Albright, Dan Davidson, and Moss Brennan
November 10, 2019
Junior guard Justin Forrest drives in App States early season matchup with Michigan. Forrest became the first Mountaineer to ever make the all-Sun Belt first team after finishing second in scoring in the conference.

App State comeback effort falls short in 79-71 loss at Michigan

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Junior running back Marcus Williams Jr. tries to get past a Georgia Southern defender. Williams finished with 30 yards on five carries in the game.

App State football drops from polls following loss to Georgia Southern

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 3, 2019
Senior cornerback Tae Hayes gets ready for the next play against Penn State. App State lost to the Nittany Lions 45-38.

Former App State star added to Jacksonville Jaguars active roster

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 30, 2019
App State’s new baseball turf system replaced the original system that had been in use at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium since it opened in 2007. “It’s a great product,” head coach Kermit Smith said.

Baseball welcomes new AstroTurf system to Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 30, 2019
Quarterback Zac Thomas, this years Sun Belt preseason offensive player of year, (far right) leads App State onto the field before a 56-37 victory against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 28.

App State football vs. South Carolina on Nov. 9 will kick at 7 p.m., air on ESPN2

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 28, 2019
App State football continues making history as first Sun Belt team ranked in consecutive weeks

App State football continues making history as first Sun Belt team ranked in consecutive weeks

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright
October 20, 2019

Writing history: App State blows by ULM 52-7 on homecoming, makes Sun Belt history

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan
October 19, 2019
Redshirt shophomore Daetrich Harrington rushes against Coastal Carolina. Harrington suffered a left foot injury against Louisiana on Oct. 9 and has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season.

Running back Daetrich Harrington out for season with left foot injury

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 19, 2019
App State players celebrate with fans after last years 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

AP Top 25 ranking system explained

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 12, 2019
Guard Ashley Polacek advances on a North Texas defender in during the WBI Championship last season. The womens 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

Mountaineers beat Coastal Carolina 56-37 despite 2 hour weather delay

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 28, 2019
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
Senior linebacker Jordan Fehr and redshirt freshman outside linebacker Nick Hampton jump to block a field goal on the final play of the game to seal the 34-31 victory for the Mountaineers.

App State defeats UNC in historic 34-31 win

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 21, 2019
Izzy Evely was named the Sun Belt Womens Runner of the Week earlier this month. The cross country team has their next race Friday, Aug. 20 at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm.

Hard work pays off for App State cross country in first race of season

Silas Albright, 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
Junior wide receiver Corey Sutton scores a touchdown in App States 21-10 win over Troy on Nov. 24, 2018.

Wide receiver Corey Sutton active vs. UNC

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 16, 2019
Members of the Appalachian Roller Derby skate around during a recent practice session.

Appalachian Roller Derby provides meaningful experience

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 13, 2019
Game day grades: App State (56) vs Charlotte (41)

Game day grades: App State (56) vs Charlotte (41)

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright
September 9, 2019

Evans goes for 298 yards, App State beats Charlotte 56-41

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright
September 7, 2019
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Episode 1 of the Weekly Sports Podcast: UNCC vs. App State preview

Moss Brennan, Silas Albright, and Garrett Wold
September 6, 2019
WR/TE position profile: Sutton, Hennigan anchor experienced receiving corps

WR/TE position profile: Sutton, Hennigan anchor experienced receiving corps

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 6, 2019

Coaching staff profile: Drinkwitz brings six new coaches with him, five coaches return to staff from 2018

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 5, 2019
Jaylin Davis played baseball at App State from 2013-15. He was called up to the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 4. // Photo and graphic courtesy of App State Athletics

Former App State outfielder Jaylin Davis called up by San Francisco Giants, gets first hit

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 4, 2019
Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at the first post game press conference of his App State career after the Mountaineers beat ETSU 42-7 on Aug. 31.

[Photo] Sutton continues suspension, Peoples ruled out against Charlotte

Zack Antrum, Senior Reporter
September 3, 2019
Junior midfielder/defender Meghan Smart has scored three goals in the first two game of the Mountaineers season. App State sits at 2-0 after wins over Towson and Georgetown. // Photo courtesy of App State Athletics, Tim Cowie Photography

After up-and-down 2018, field hockey looking for more in 2019

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 3, 2019
Junior running back Darrynton Evans celebrates after scoring a touchdown. Evans rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown and caught a pair of passes for 21 yards in the 42-7 win over ETSU.

RECAP: Mountaineers defeat Buccaneers 42-7

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 31, 2019
Junior wide receiver Corey Sutton celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 15.

ICYMI: App State without leading wide receiver in season opener

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 30, 2019

Notes and facts from AD Doug Gillin’s fall press conference

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 27, 2019
Jacob Brown poses with mens soccer head coach Jason OKeefe after signing with the Mountaineers on August 15. Photo courtesy of App State Athletics

12-year-old signs with App State men’s soccer team

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 19, 2019
Members of the App State Marching Band and move-in volunteers had to navigate around construction to make their way across West Campus.

University Housing, ROTC and parents work together on move-in day

Jackie Park, Cameron Stuart, Silas Albright, Emily Broyles, and Tommy Mozier
August 17, 2019
Tae Hayes interception in the third quarter with a 27-yard return.

Former Mountaineers make their NFL debuts

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 9, 2019
Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

Summer construction photo gallery

Silas Albright, Reporter
July 29, 2019
Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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Construction on the North End Zone project continues. The new end zone facility will house 80,000–100,000 square feet of space designed to accommodate various athletics and academic classrooms. The new facility is planned to open by the fall 2020 football season.

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Construction on the North End Zone project continues. The new end zone facility will house 80,000–100,000 square feet of space designed to accommodate various athletics and academic classrooms. The new facility is planned to open by the fall 2020 football season.

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Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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The new parking deck on the old Winkler Hall site. The parking is on schedule to open in August.

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Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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Construction continues on the site of the old Duck Pond Field on new residence halls. Both building 100 and 200 are scheduled to open in the fall 2020.

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Running back Jalin Moore was one of five former App State players to sign contracts with NFL teams on Saturday. Photo by Megan McCulloh

Five Mountaineers sign with NFL teams after conclusion of draft

Silas Albright, Reporter
April 27, 2019
Head coach Shelly Hoerner being introduced as the App State softball coach in June. Hoerner has led the Mountaineers to a 27-14 record so far in 2019.

Hoerner leads turnaround for App State softball

Silas Albright, Reporter
April 17, 2019
App State womens 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 leads turnaround season for App State women’s basketball

Silas Albright, Reporter
April 9, 2019
App State womens 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.

Mountaineers claim 2nd WBI championship

Silas Albright, Reporter
April 4, 2019
App State records 12 hits and four runs but comes up short against Texas State on Saturday, 5-4.

Mountaineers drop tight game against Texas State

Silas Albright, Reporter
March 31, 2019
Club Footballs Secretary Matt Scott (left), Vice President and Treasurer Caleb Wright and President Caleb Hudson pose at The Rock. This Fall will mark the first season of Club Football in App State history.

Students campaign to start club football team

Silas Albright, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Junior midfielder Veerle Van Heertum tries to stop a Longwood player from getting the ball in their game on Sept. 20, 2018. Van Heertum led the Mountaineers with 11 goals and 27 total points and was a first team All-Mid-American Conference selection last season.

Van Heertrum and Stegen named to All-MAC Tournament team

Silas Albright, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Outside hitter Emma Longley gets ready for a bump.

Longley leads Mountaineers past Georgia State

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 4, 2018
Redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans breaks for the hole against Louisiana.

Mountaineers stay perfect in Sun Belt, knock off Louisiana 27-17

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 21, 2018
Penn State attempts an extra point against the Mountaineers. App State lost to the Nittany Lions 45-38.

Gameday Grades: Penn State

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 3, 2018
Graduate transfer wide receiver Dominique Heath fights for the ball against a Penn State defensive back. App State lost to the Nittany Lions 45-38.

App State v Penn State Rapid Reactions

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 3, 2018
Bayley Plummer looking for a teammate to catch the basketball. The Mountaineers lost against the Trojans 52 to 40.

Plummer Gains National Exposure for Dominating Performance

Silas Albright, Reporter
February 8, 2018
Chandler Staton kicking a field goal against Georgia Southern. Appalachian State defeats Georgia Southern 27-6. 

Freshman Staton brings stability to the kicker position

Silas Albright, Reporter
December 6, 2017
Wrestling program looks to follow up last years success

Wrestling program looks to follow up last year’s success

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 16, 2017
Hoops Grades: App State MBB vs. Toccoa Falls and Bridgewater College

Hoops Grades: App State MBB vs. Toccoa Falls and Bridgewater College

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 13, 2017
Redshirt freshman Chandler Staton made a 53-yard field goal to give App a 10-3 halftime lead Photo: Stephanie Lee

‘Neers knock off rival Georgia Southern to officially become bowl eligible

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 10, 2017
Another cross country championship season for the books

Another cross country championship season for the books

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 10, 2017
Then-freshman guard Armani Hampton attempts to score a layup during a game against UT Arlington last season. The Mountaineers lost to the Mavericks with the final score being 73-62.

Women’s basketball preparing to tip-off 2017-2018 season

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 30, 2017
Senior Scott Webster serving the ball during a match at the master’s tournament in Malibu, California.

Webster’s personal success not enough

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 18, 2017
The Appalachian State Volleyball team celebrates a point from a spike during a home game against Georgia Southern in 2017. The Mountaineers currently sit at 2-4 and will host Iowa State in the Appalachian Invitational on Sept. 13

Homecoming weekend recap for App State volleyball and women’s soccer

Silas Albright, Reporter
October 9, 2017
Freshman Reed Hunnicutt heads back on offense. The forward locked down the Mountaineer’s win with his goal Saturday, September 16th against Longwood.

Freshmen making an early impact for mountaineers

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 26, 2017
Melissa McMath strikes the ball between two of the opposing players.

From walk-on to starter, Melissa McMath has an incredible story

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 19, 2017
Senior Sharon Osterbind drives the ball down the field during the game against Davidson on Thursday evening.

Ava Dawson’s two goals lead Mountaineers to first victory

Silas Albright, Reporter
September 8, 2017
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