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Hiatt Ellis

Hiatt Ellis, Associate Photo Editor

Hiatt Ellis (he/him) is a junior commercial photography major, entrepreneurship minor, from Surf City, NC. This is his third year with The Appalachian.

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Running back Anderson Castle runs the ball toward the end zone at the App State vs. Georgia State game on Oct. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer football returns home to face Georgia State

Max Schwanz, Reporter
October 23, 2024
From left, linebacker Jaden McLeod, defensive lineman Hansky Paillant, inside linebacker Trey Cobb and defensive lineman DeAndre Dingle-Prince celebrate after a touchdown against South Alabama on Nov. 13, 2021.

[Photo] Mountaineers roll into conference play with Thursday night showdown

Parker Egeland, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Former App State guard Adrian Delph drives baseline against Georgia Southern Feb. 10, 2022. Delph averaged 17.7 points per game in his last season for the Mountaineers.

[Photo] Mountaineer uniforms through the years

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 17, 2024
Men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns calls out to his team in a game versus Georgia State Feb. 12, 2022.

[Photo] Dustin Kerns adds to his App State legacy

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Senior defender Mumu Guisasola battles against a Liberty player for possession Aug. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Mumu Guisasola: Soccer star and team sister

Asher Davidson, Reporter
September 10, 2023
Running back Nate Noel crosses the goal line against UNC Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers, Tar Heels set for rematch after 2022 thriller

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Forward Donovan Gregory attempts a contested floater against Campbell Nov. 18, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineer men’s basketball schedule released

Kolby Shea, Reporter
August 23, 2023
Running back Nate Noel stiff-arms a defender against UNC Sept.3, 2022

[Photo] A new mountain to climb: App State Football’s season preview

Chance Chamberlain and Kurt Zottl
August 16, 2023
The student section at Kidd-Brewer Stadium getting ready for the Mountaineers to square off against UNC Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Football in the High Country: How to come out on top

Asher Davidson, Reporter
August 15, 2023
Fans along the student section frontlines cheer on the Mountaineers Sept. 3, 2022. A Kidd Brewer Stadium record 40,168 fans were in attendance for the game.

[Photo] OPINION: What your favorite App State sport says about you

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer
April 24, 2023
Students pass through the lobby of the library.

[Photo] Belk Library through a day’s light

Evan Bates, Photojournalist
April 3, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory dribbles the ball up the court against Campbell Nov. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Senior forward to return for 2023-24 season

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Former Mountaineer running back sprints toward the end zone in App State's early season loss to North Carolina Sept. 3, 2023.

[Photo] Two Mountaineers show out at NFL Scouting Combine

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory runs out of the tunnel at the start of the game against South Alabama, Feb. 19th, 2022.

[Photo] Donovan Gregory adds to his Mountaineer legacy

Trey Blake, Reporter
March 6, 2023
App State cheerleaders run into the end zone to celebrate a Mountaineer touchdown versus North Carolina Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] App State releases 2023 football schedule

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Graduate student quarterback Chase Brice releases a pass downfield against North Carolina Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Two Mountaineers selected in USFL Draft

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Senior infielder Alex Aguila swings at a pitch against Coastal Carolina April 15, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer baseball gears up for 2023 season

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory powers through a Campbell defender for an easy two in the paint Nov. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers finish 3-day tournament 1-2

Dan Davidson, James Parker, and Trey Blake
November 23, 2022
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kaedin Robinson runs across the field, attempting to get past Old Dominion senior cornerback Tre Hawkins III Nov. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers pick up 27-14 Senior Day victory over Monarchs

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 20, 2022
Nick Pianovich, of Alley-Oop Culture Exchange, poses in front of his merchandise at the vintage market at Appalachian Mountain Brewery on Oct. 22, 2022.

[Photo] Bell bottoms, blouses and bags: Boone’s thrifting scene

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter
November 14, 2022
App State huddles up during its 67-61 victory over ULM Jan. 22, 2022.

[Photo] Women’s basketball returns 10 players, tips off new season

Ben Brady, Reporter
November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Playlist of the week: 3,333 feet of fall

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor
November 8, 2022
Senior setter Sam Bickley prepares to serve in App State's 3-2 victory over Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers’ win streak ends, split with Old Dominion

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
Former Mountaineer Adrian Delph drives the baseline against Georgia Southern Feb. 10, 2022.

[Photo] Former Mountaineers selected in NBA G-League Draft

James Parker, Reporter
October 25, 2022
Redshirt senior Chase Brice throws a pass out wide to sophomore wide receiver Christian Horn vs. Georgia State, Oct. 19, 2022.

[Photo] App State football bounces back thanks to big second half

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Junior pitcher Xander Hamilton slings a pitch against UNCW March 5, 2022.

[Photo] App State baseball prepares for season in fall exhibition

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 11, 2022
An ax-thrower at Elwood's Hatchet House.

[Photo] Boone adopts ax-throwing

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor
October 3, 2022
Former Mountaineer guard Michael Almonacy drives past a USC Upstate defender in his final collegiate game March 15, 2022.

[Photo] Former App State guard begins pro career overseas

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Senior setter Sam Bickley prepares to serve against Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer volleyball swept in conference opener

Ben Gosey, Reporter
September 27, 2022
College GameDay hosts, from left, Kirk Herbstreit Rece Davis and Desmond Howard lead the show every week.

[Photo] Mountaineers strike gold with College GameDay and Hail Mary

Cameron Burnett and Evan Bates
September 20, 2022
Volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble talks to her team during their match vs. East Tennessee State University Aug. 18, 2022.

[Photo] App State volleyball has hall of fame vision

Ben Gosey, Reporter
September 19, 2022
ESPN began building the College GameDay set Wednesday and had a majority of the work done by Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

[Photo] Your go-to guide for College GameDay

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
September 16, 2022
App State celebrates its win over Furman Sept. 9, 2022, capping its second victory of the night.

[Photo] App State protects home court, sweeps Mountaineer Classic

Ben Gosey, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Redshirt sophomore receiver Christian Wells excites the Mountaineer student section during App State's Sept. 3, 2022, battle with North Carolina.

[Photo] App State football announces fourth sellout of season

Jack Jackson, Reporter
September 14, 2022
Fans break off a part of the duck pond sculpture and bring it to land before throwing it back into the pond after App State’s win over No. 6 Texas A&M.

[Photo] Art sculpture, Wey Hall vandalized after game days

Zoey Sigmon and Jenna Guzman
September 13, 2022
Frontline fans in the student section cheer and yell in excitement for the kickoff of the 2022 season. Students were camped out as early as 6 a.m. for the in-state matchup.

[Photo] A game day to remember: The day the Heels came to Boone

Dan Davidson and Will Hofmann
September 11, 2022
The App State cheer team runs the App State flags across the end zones after sophomore wide receiver Christian Horn’s touchdown in the fourth quarter Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers prepare for showdown with No. 6 Texas A&M

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
Sophomore running back Nate Noel stiff arms UNC's Tony Grimes in App State's season opener Sept. 3, 2022.

[Photo] 5 takeaways from App State football’s shootout vs. UNC

Ben Brady, Reporter
September 6, 2022
Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice winds up for a pass against Carolina Sept. 3, 2022. Brice threw for 361 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in the 63-61 thriller.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall in heartbreaking, sellout opener, 63-61

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Senior cheerleader Hector Sanchez running through the end-zone carrying the App State flag after a touchdown.

[Photo] Mountaineers and Wolfpack agree to home-and-home football series

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Junior defender Mumu Guisasola challenges a Liberty opponent for the ball in a 0-0 draw Aug. 18, 2022.

[Photo] App State soccer kicks off season in scoreless draw with Liberty

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
August 23, 2022
App State released a new app Monday, providing information and services for fans of every Mountaineer sports team.

[Photo] App State Athletics launches official app for Mountaineer sports

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
August 17, 2022
Coach Shawn Clark urges his players against Marshall on Sept. 23, 2021. The Mountaineers beat Marshall at home, 30-31.

[Photo] Get to know who’s who at App State

Hollie Moore and Aubrey Smith
August 14, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of Lifestyle

May 5, 2022
Former App State receiver Thomas Hennigan stiff arms defender in a 31-30 win over Marshall Sept. 23, 2021. Hennigan finished his college career with a program record 242 catches.

[Photo] Six Mountaineers sign with NFL teams post-draft

Zach Smith, Reporter
May 3, 2022
Former App State linebacker D'Marco Jackson rushes to the ball against ULM Oct. 30, 2021.

[Photo] Former App State LB selected by New Orleans Saints in NFL Draft

Drew Bailey, Reporter
May 1, 2022
Senior guard Justin Forrest poses outside of the Holmes Convocation Center March 28, 2022.

[Photo] Senior guard, No. 2 scorer in App State history graduates after historic career

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Redshirt senior Cameron Kepley launches a pitch against No. 20 Texas State April 2, 2022.

[Photo] App State stalls against No. 20 Texas State, loses series 0-3

Drew Bailey, Reporter
April 5, 2022
Head coach Dustin Kerns leads the Black and Gold from the sideline in their matchup with Georgia State Feb. 12, 2022.

[Photo] App State men’s basketball continues growth in Kerns’ third season

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
Senior guard Adrian Delph drives the baseline in App State's 65-61 victory over Georgia Southern Feb. 10, 2022.

[Photo] App State’s Adrian Delph declares for NBA draft with option to return

James Parker, Reporter
March 25, 2022
Junior forward Donovan Gregory initiates the Mountaineer offense against USC Upstate March 15, 2022.

[Photo] App State concludes season with 80-74 loss in College Basketball Classic

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Junior forward Donovan Gregory releases a free throw in a 72-57 win over Little Rock Jan. 29, 2022.

[Photo] “Mr. Versatile” Donovan Gregory shines for App State basketball

Zach Smith, Reporter
March 3, 2022
Senior guard Adrian Delph awaits a free throw attempt against Charlotte Nov. 18.

[Photo] Four year career manifests into breakout season for senior Mountaineer guard

James Parker, Reporter
February 25, 2022
Mountaineer fans cheer on the Black and Gold during App State's double-digit Senior Night victory over South Alabama.

[Photo] App State gets back on track with double-digit Senior Night win

Noah Cornelius and Ben Gosey
February 22, 2022
Freshman midfielder Addie Cooper dribbles the ball against Georgia State Sept. 26.

[Photo] App State women’s soccer announces spring schedule

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
February 18, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Janay Sanders elevates over a Warhawk defender for a floater in App State's 67-61 victory against ULM Jan. 22.

[Photo] Women’s basketball splits weekend in Georgia, concludes road schedule 5-7

Dan Davidson and Kurt Zottl
February 16, 2022
Graduate student guard Michael Almonacy pulls up at the high post for a midrange jump shot against Georgia State Feb. 12.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall to second in Sun Belt after 1-1 weekend

Noah Cornelius and James Parker
February 14, 2022
Sophomore Hannah Wang tees off during a 2021 team practice at Hounds Ear Club in Boone.

[Photo] App State women’s golf opens spring with 12th place finish

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
February 10, 2022
Senior guard Adrian Delph attacks the Charlotte defense in App State's one-point Nov. 18 loss.

[Photo] App State MBB remains atop conference despite 1-1 weekend

Connor Davidson and Ethan Smith
February 8, 2022
Senior guard Michael Almonacy and senior forward James Lewis Jr. celebrate their sixth-straight win after defeating Arkansas State by 15.

[Photo] Gregory sets career-high, men’s basketball takes sixth-straight win

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
January 31, 2022
Freshman guard Emily Carver pushes the pace against Coastal Carolina Wednesday.

[Photo] Comeback win caps WBB sweep of Coastal Carolina

Connor Davidson, Ben Gosey, and Ethan Smith
January 30, 2022
Senior defensive back Steven Jones Jr. high fives teammate Nick Hampton during App State's 31-7 victory over South Alabama.

[Photo] App State cornerback’s journey from special teams to setting records

Drew Bailey, Reporter
January 22, 2022
Senior linebacker D'Marco Jackson stares down the Warhawk quarterback during App State's Homecoming matchup with ULM.

[Photo] App State’s D’Marco Jackson looks to another level of football

Drew Bailey, Reporter
January 19, 2022
Senior linebacker D'Marco Jackson sprints to the ball against ULM Oct. 30. Jackson is the third Mountaineer to win Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.

[Photo] 19 Mountaineers headline All-Sun Belt awards

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
December 5, 2021
Senior Adrian Delph jumps to a stop at the high post in App State's home opener. Delph scored 72 points across the Mountaineers' three games in the Gulf Coast Showcase.

[Photo] Mountaineers win one, drop two at Gulf Coast Showcase

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
November 26, 2021
Super senior guard Michael Almonacy rises for a three-point attempt against Charlotte. Almonacy scored five points on 22% shooting against the 49ers.

[Photo] Men’s basketball opens Gulf Coast Showcase against Delaware

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
November 22, 2021
Super senior Thomas Hennigan catches his third touchdown of the season against South Alabama. The reception marked Hennigan’s 20th career touchdown catch.

[Photo] Model of consistency: familiar face leads Mountaineers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
Senior middle blocker Daryn Armstrong strikes the ball against Georgia Southern Nov. 7. The Mountaineers fell to the Eagles 1-3.

[Photo] App State swept in home finale, announces coaching change

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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