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Head coach Shelly Hoerner laughs along with her players in the dugout during a softball practice on Oct. 4. While in college, Hoerner helped lead Canisius College to back-to-back MAAC titles in 1995 and 1996.

“Give everything you have,”; Softball coach’s journey in the High Country

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

“I love my players, I love this team,” said softball head coach Shelly Hoerner. “It’s pretty cool to be able to come to the field and just interact with them on a daily basis.” Now in her...

Head coach Kermit Smith during spring training Feb. 22. The 2024 season will be Smith’s eighth season at App State and he is the 13th coach in program history.

Kermit Smith continues to push Mountaineer legacy forward

Tess McNally, Reporter March 5, 2024

Kermit Smith holds the title of being one of the best App State baseball coaches of all time. Smith gets his experience as an encouraging coach from being a ball player himself in 2000 for Pfeiffer...

Senior outfielder CJ Boyd gets ready for a ball against ETSU Feb. 27.

Mountaineers aim to upset No. 12 Duke

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2024

The Mountaineers look to add to their history of upsetting ranked opponents as they travel to Durham to face No. 12 Duke Tuesday in a non-conference matchup. In 2023, the Black and Gold defeated No....

Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch winds up a pitch against High Point Feb. 20. Tujetsch picked up his first win this season against the Panthers.

Mountaineers take road series against Southern Illinois

Clay Durban, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

The Mountaineers traveled to Carbondale, Illinois to face the Southern Illinois Salukis in a three-game series this weekend. On Friday, the Mountaineers blew an early 5-0 lead and lost 7-5. The Mountaineers...

Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Mountaineers struggle at Purple-Gold Invitational

Max Schwanz, Reporter March 4, 2024

App State softball traveled to Greenville over the weekend for the Purple-Gold Invitational. They faced East Carolina, Saint Joseph’s and Youngstown State.  The Mountaineers opened the invitational...

Boone (Sports)Balls Episode 1

Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio March 4, 2024

Multimedia reporters and avid sports fans Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio break down the changing reputation of App State basketball, their personal sports backgrounds and more. Hosted by: Graham Ryan and...

Former App State quarterback Armanti Edwards walks off the field with his family after getting his jersey retired at halftime of the Georgia Southern game Nov. 25.

Some of the biggest names from the last 90 years of App State Athletics

Chance Chamberlain and Ethan Smith March 4, 2024

App State Athletics garners attention and support from students, locals and alumni on a daily basis. This support comes from the help of past student athletes and coaches building each program into what...

Redshirt junior third baseman Austin St. Laurent garnered the 2022 Sunbelt Freshman of the Year Award. Feb. 21. St. Laurent became the fifth App State freshman to win this award, as he led the team in OPS, hits, total bases and tied for the batting average lead.

Designer name, designer game: St. Laurent stars in the infield

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2024

With spring approaching in the High Country, the Mountaineers will trot onto the diamond with a team highlighted by redshirt junior third baseman Austin St. Laurent.  Head coach Kermit Smith described...

The team hoists up the regular season Sun Belt Championship award after their game against Arkansas State March 1. With a 26-5 regular season record, App State earns their first ever title in the Sun Belt division since joining for the 2014-15 season.

Mountaineers clinch Sun Belt title with win over Red Wolves

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

While rain poured throughout Boone, App State capped off its 2023-24 regular season with a 80-57 win over Arkansas State on senior day, securing their first Sun Belt regular season title and first undefeated-at-home...

Quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against No. 18 James Madison Nov. 18, 2023. The Mountaineers and Dukes will face off in Boone Nov. 23, 2024.

App State unveils 2024 football schedule

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor March 1, 2024

App State football released their full 2024 schedule Friday, featuring six home games and two Thursday night matchups. The Mountaineers begin the season with a home opener at Kidd Brewer Stadium Aug....

Sophomore forward Rylan Moffitt jumps for the tip-off against ULM Feb. 7.

Mountaineers fall to Troy in 102-69 defeat

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor February 29, 2024

App State women’s basketball allowed a season-high 102 points to Troy Wednesday night in a road loss. The Trojans never trailed, featuring a 17-0 second quarter run to pull away early. As a team,...

Junior forward Tre’Von Spillers takes a putback shot on Old Dominion’s basket at the Holmes Convocation Center on Feb. 28. Spillers totaled 16 rebounds and 18 points in last night's game.

Mountaineers clinch share of regular season title with win over ODU

Spence Smithback, Reporter February 29, 2024

App State men’s basketball clinched a share of a regular season conference title for the first time in 24 years with a 89-64 win over Old Dominion Thursday night.  A victory in the regular season’s...

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