Topic: Athletics

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On your mark, get set — race! High Country Half Marathon now accepting registrations
June 26, 2019
Appalachian announces open registration for its High Country Half Marathon, — a 13.1-mile race from Boone to Blowing Rock. Proceeds from the race benefit local children’s organizations.
Sun Belt names App State’s Dr. Amanda C. Howell a 2019 Faculty Member of the Year
June 25, 2019
Howell, senior lecturer and chemistry lab coordinator at Appalachian, is one of 12 educators nationally to be recognized by the Sun Belt Conference for having a positive impact on the lives of students and student-athletes.
Appalachian State basketball star Bayley Plummer trains to be in law enforcement
WSOC-TV
June 25, 2019
Bayley Plummer wasn’t meant to sit behind a desk all day, so when the App State basketball star enrolled in Boone she quickly changed her major from accounting, her mother’s profession, to criminal justice, her grandfather’s passion.
App Student-Athletes Shatter Community Service Hours Record
May 16, 2019
Appalachian State student-athletes pride themselves in giving back to the community of Boone since they are endlessly devoted to the success of the university and its athletic programs. This past year (May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019), the Mountaineers completed more than 10,474 hours of community service – the most community service hours ever recorded by App State Athletics.
Registration opens for the High Country Triple Crown running series
May 10, 2019
Appalachian State University announces open registration for its High Country Triple Crown running series.
App State Sets Record With 14 Perfect APR Scores
May 8, 2019
A school-record and league-leading 14 of App State Athletics' 18 varsity teams with Academic Progress Rate (APR) data recorded perfect single-year scores of 1,000 for the 2017-18 cycle, according to information released Wednesday by the NCAA.
Dana Paran winning hearts at Asia CrossFit Championship for overcoming serious setback
South China Morning Post
April 28, 2019
Paran, who is currently a coach at Cobra Command (she has her L1 certificate), a CrossFit box in Basehor, Kansas, said her original sport was basketball as she pursued a D1 scholarship at Appalachian State University. After burning out, she resorted to bodybuilding until she discovered CrossFit in December of 2015. Paran said initially she wasn’t sold on the sport.
WBI title caps emotional ride for App State players and coaches
Appalachian State Mountaineers
April 3, 2019
App State's 76-59 victory against North Texas in front of a record-breaking home crowd capped a WBI Championship run that was meaningful for the Mountaineers' head coach, team and program.
App State Rolls To New Orleans Bowl Win
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 16, 2018
The R+L New Orleans Bowl turned into a season-ending coronation for the Sun Belt champions. Malik Williams delivered two trick-play touchdowns on wide receiver passes, including one to quarterback Zac Thomas, and the defense made several important stops under tough circumstances to help App State maintain its perfect bowl record with a 45-13 victory against Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.
Appalachian student-athlete returns to graduate after 4 years in the NFL
Dec. 14, 2018
When Demetrius McCray left Appalachian for the NFL draft in 2013, he had full intentions to return to finish his degree. After five years away, he is back and graduating this December.
Drinkwitz Tabbed to Lead App State Football Program
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 13, 2018
With a track record and style that are ideal fits for Appalachian State's high-scoring, championship-winning program, Eliah Drinkwitz has agreed to become the Mountaineers' next head football coach. Drinkwitz, 35, has been the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for record-setting NC State teams the past three seasons, as he joined the Wolfpack after excelling in a similar role at Group of Five conference power Boise State.
Mountaineer Concessions excites fans with new, sustainable-minded menus
Dec. 7, 2018
Mountaineer Concessions serves game day traditions, trendy street foods and highlights community partnerships. Its intentionally crafted menus highlight Food Services and the Office of Sustainability’s mission toward a zero waste stadium.
Sun Belt Conference gifts $10K to Appalachian’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools
Dec. 7, 2018
The gift was part of the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week initiative and funded Appalachian’s First Teach Program.
App State Begins Search for Head Football Coach
Dec. 4, 2018
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday that he has commenced a national search to find the next leader of App State Football. Scott Satterfield is leaving the university to accept a head coaching opportunity at the University of Louisville.
App State Wins First Sun Belt Title Game
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dec. 1, 2018
Hosting the first Sun Belt Conference Championship Game, App State won 30-19 against Louisiana to claim its third straight league title and earn an automatic bid to face a Conference USA team in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 15.
Awards for Thomas, Satterfield Headline All-Sun Belt Honors
Nov. 29, 2018
Highlighted by quarterback Zac Thomas being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, Scott Satterfield being named Sun Belt Coach of the Year and the program's 16 all-conference selections including six All-Sun Belt first-team picks, Appalachian State fared well as the league announced its 2018 awards Thursday.
Sun Belt Football Champion Headed to New Orleans Bowl
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Nov. 16, 2018
The winner of the inaugural Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game will be headed to New Orleans, as the league announced Friday that the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will host the winning team for its game on Dec. 15.
Women’s athletics at Appalachian — 50 years strong, the heart beats on
Nov. 8, 2018
Many things have evolved with Appalachian women’s athletics over the years, but the passions of the athletes haven’t changed.