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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Trey Blake

Trey Blake, Reporter

Trey Blake (he/him) is a junior digital journalism major, media studies minor, from Clayton, NC. This is his third year writing for The Appalachian.

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Redshirt sophomore 149-pound Kaden Keiser takes down his opponent at the Mountaineer Invitational on Nov. 9.

Injuries, inexperience spoil Mountaineers’ start to season in loss to Wolfpack

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Redshirt senior 141-pound Sean Carter has a hold on his opponent at the Mountaineer Invitational on Nov. 9.

Carter makes return to the mat; Mountaineers crown 2 champions at Mountaineer Invitational

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 11, 2024
Sophomore Tomas Brooker begins his match against an NC State player on Nov. 4, 2023.

App State wrestling looks to stay at the top going into 2024-25 season

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 3, 2024
Wide receiver Christan Horn hypes up his teammates during warm ups at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Oct. 26.

App State gets first win in 6 weeks over Georgia State

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 27, 2024
Senior kicker Michael Hughes poses with a football at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 23. In 2023, Hughes was named the second-team All-American and FBS Special Teamer of the Year by the College Football Network.

Faith and football: In the mind of Michael Hughes

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 17, 2024
A group of App State students tailgate the App State vs. UNC-Chapel Hill game on Sept. 3, 2022.

History of tailgating in the High Country

Trey Blake and Fran Murphy
October 17, 2024
Mountaineers soccer draw Chanticleers 2-2 in first home game in 35 days.

Mountaineers soccer draw Chanticleers 2-2 in first home game in 35 days.

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 13, 2024
Will Miller pins down an NC State wrestler at the Varsity Gym on Nov. 4. Miller had 54 points in 13 dual matches for the 2023 season.

2024-25 Wrestling Schedule releases with never before seen foe

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Junior midfielder Samantha Connors dribbling past Georgetown opponent on Sept. 1. In the 2023 season, Connors was named to the Academic All-MAC team as a sophomore.

Mountaineer field hockey shuts out Hoyas to end opening weekend

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 4, 2024
Junior 165-pound Will Miller pin UNC's Isaias Estrada Dec. 17.

Miller and Uliano propel App State wrestling past No. 21 UNC 24-14

Trey Blake, Reporter
December 18, 2023
174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

Mountaineers send 9 wrestlers to Las Vegas for Cliff Keen Invitational

Trey Blake, Reporter
December 4, 2023
Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

‘She’s everything’: How Kerry Eagleston represents her App State career

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Junior Guard Zada Porter drives in for a layup against UNCG Forward Isys Grady Nov. 6.

New faces come up big as Mountaineers beat Spartans

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 7, 2023
174lb redshirt sophomore Luke Uliano gains control over NC State’s Alex Faison in their match Nov. 4. Uliano earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week honors for all competition from Jan. 24-30.

App State brings home one title from the Battle at The Citadel

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Junior Will Miller tries to escape a takedown by NC State’s AJ Kovacs Friday night Nov. 4.

Mountaineers get trounced on opening night by No. 3 NC State 40-3

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 4, 2023
Ethan Oakley holds Duke's Logan Agin in a headlock Jan. 24, 2023. The Mountaineers and Blue Devils are set to face off Jan. 8, 2024 in Durham.

Same faces, fresh laces: App State wrestling looks to lean on experience to continue success

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 30, 2023
Senior forward Izzi Wood dribbles the ball around a Panther defender Oct. 27. Wood finished the regular season with a team leading seven goals.

Mountaineers get most wins since 2018 in 1-0 victory vs. Georgia State

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 27, 2023
App State offensive lineman prepare for the snap against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10. The Mountaineers posted 111 rushing yards.

Mountaineers fall to Chanticleers for first time ever in Boone 27-24

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 11, 2023
Two students grapple while others rest in between rounds at a jiu-jitsu club meeting Sept. 9, 2023.

“We’re a family here”: App State’s jiu-jitsu’s climb back from uncertainty

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleton prepares to kick the ball upfield against James Madison Sept. 24,2023.

Mountaineers drop first Sun Belt match against South Alabama

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Redshirt senior Will Formato sizes up his opponent in App State’s 32-6 victory over Gardner-Webb Jan. 30, 2023.

Wrestling announces 2023-24 schedule

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 27, 2023
Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

Mountaineers get late score in draw against James Madison

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 25, 2023
Freshman midfielder Hannah Löfmark battles a George Mason defender Aug. 20, 2023.

App State falls to Liberty as non-conference play ends

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 15, 2023
Sophomore forward Reagan Sturgill prepares a shot against FGCU Sept. 3.

Mountaineer soccer gets dominating win over FCGU on Senior Day

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 5, 2023
Redshirt freshman Ethan Oakley takes on North Dakota State's McGwire Midkiff at the NCAA Championships March. 16, 2023.

App State wrestling finds another hidden gem

Trey Blake, Reporter
May 5, 2023
Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Ella Lewis, Ethan Smith, K. Slade, Andrew Rice, Georgia Dixon, Siri Patterson, Sam Vanolinda, Will Hofmann, Kolby Shea, Colin Bross, Megan Koch, Zoey Sigmon, Cameron Miller, Bobby Phillips, Nataly Aguiar, Ben Brady, James Parker, Madison Lipe, Madalyn Edwards, Ben Gosey, Emily Milano, Trey Blake, Jack Jackson, Kurt Zottl, and Chance Chamberlain
April 5, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory runs out of the tunnel at the start of the game against South Alabama, Feb. 19th, 2022.

Donovan Gregory adds to his Mountaineer legacy

Trey Blake, Reporter
March 6, 2023
Redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner takes down a Blue Devil in App State's 42-3 victory over Duke Jan. 24.

Veteran Mountaineers look to add another SoCon championship

Trey Blake, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Junior guard Faith Alston prepares to shoot a free throw, Feb. 11, 2023.

Mountaineers fall to Georgia Southern 84-73

Trey Blake and Bobby Phillips
February 13, 2023
Redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner takes down his opponent in his 4-0 victory Feb. 5, 2023.

Mountaineers defeat Mocs, remain undefeated in SoCon

Trey Blake, Reporter
February 6, 2023
App State wrestled Duke in front of a packed Varsity Gym Jan. 24, 2023.

Mountaineers get dominant win over Blue Devils

Trey Blake, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Graduate student guard Brooke Bigott attacks the Southern Miss. defense in App State's seven-point defeat Jan. 19.

Mountaineers go 1-1 in weekend of conference play

James Parker and Trey Blake
January 26, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory powers through a Campbell defender for an easy two in the paint Nov. 18, 2022.

Mountaineers finish 3-day tournament 1-2

Dan Davidson, James Parker, and Trey Blake
November 23, 2022
Two Mountaineers embrace during App State's match with NC State Nov. 4, 2022.

App State wrestling opens season on the road

Trey Blake and Ben Brady
November 10, 2022
Last season, redshirt senior Jon Jon Millner became the second Mountaineer to earn NCAA All-American honors twice.

Veteran Mountaineer wrestling team begins new season

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 7, 2022
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