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Appalachian State vs. Liberty Football Game Canceled Due to Hurricane Helene

Severe flooding and damage in Boone, North Carolina, lead to state of emergency and event cancellations.

  • Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida, causing extensive damage across multiple states.
  • Appalachian State's home game against Liberty, scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
  • Heavy rains from the storm caused significant flooding in Boone, North Carolina, prompting a state of emergency.
  • App State also canceled a home field hockey game and several Fall Family Weekend events, including its 125th anniversary celebration.
  • Liberty, currently 4-0, is seeking to add a 12th game to its schedule to maintain its College Football Playoff bid hopes.
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