Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.

A clip of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ men's soccer team's last-second, match-tying goal against Shenandoah University on Wednesday night appeared on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 plays for Thursday, Oct. 2. The clip shows Royals goalkeeper Andrew Arledge launch the ball from midfield toward the net, where center back Logan Darrow heads it in as time expires.