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Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor

Ethan Smith (he/him) is a senior journalism major, media studies minor. This is his third year writing for The Appalachian.

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Farewell column: This is the way

Farewell column: This is the way

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
App State men's basketball head coach Dustin Kerns shakes hands with his players during pre-game warmups against Old Dominion Feb. 28. Kerns and his staff gained two commitments over the weekend.

Mountaineers gain 2 commitments over weekend

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
Men's basketball head coach Dustin Kerns walks out onto the court against Old Dominion Feb. 28. Kerns earned the 2024 Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors.

BREAKING: Kerns agrees to multiyear deal

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
Senior forward CJ Huntley goes up for a layup against Old Dominion Feb. 28.

Mountaineers open NIT against Wake Forest

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Head coach Dustin Kerns celebrates after App State captured the Sun Belt regular season title March 2. Kerns earned the 2023-24 Sun Belt Coach of the Year Honors.

Mountaineers rack up Sun Belt awards

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Freshman guard Jordan Marsh goes up for a runner against Coastal Carolina Jan. 20.

Mountaineers set for Sun Belt Tournament

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
The Mountaineers walk back onto the court against Ragin' Cajuns Feb. 17. The Black and Gold have won five straight games.

Mountaineers continue historic quest

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Sophomore guard Alexis Black sizes up a JMU defender Feb. 24.

Alston, Lewis push Mountaineers past Dukes 83-79

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Quarterback Armanti Edwards attempts to rush the ball against Michigan Sept. 1, 2007.

Mountaineer legend immortalized in Hall of Fame

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Head coach Dustin Kerns meets with his players during a timeout against Coastal Carolina Jan. 20.

Analysis of Sun Belt-leading Mountaineers

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns calls out to his team in a game versus Georgia State Feb. 12, 2022.

Dustin Kerns adds to his App State legacy

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Running back Nate Noel stiff-arms a defender against UNC Sept.3, 2022

BREAKING: Nate Noel enters transfer portal

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
December 7, 2023
Senior guard Faith Alston celebrates after a play against the College of Charleston Dec. 5. Alston finished with 20 points and four assists.

Career days help push Mountaineers past Cougars

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar slides down to avoid the Eagle defender Nov. 25. Aguilar earned Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors for the 2023 season.

Sun Belt announces All-Conference awards

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Junior wide receiver Christan Horn races towards the end zone against Georgia Southern Nov. 25. Horn had 46 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 55-27 win over the Eagles.

Good, bad and ugly: Mountaineers dominate Eagles

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers goes up for a dunk against Oakland City Nov. 6.

Beavers best Black and Gold 81-71 in overtime

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
App State defensive lineman matchup along the line of scrimmage against Marshall Nov. 4. The Mountaineer defense registered three total turnovers on the night.

Mountaineers tame Thundering Herd 31-9

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Freshman midfielder Sophia Baxter battles a Kent State player for possession Oct. 6. Baxter earned All-MAC second team honors and made the All-MAC freshman team.

Field hockey earns 9 All-MAC honors

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Forward Donovan Gregory shoots a fadeaway over a Furman defender Nov. 11, 2022. Gregory enters his fifth season with the Mountaineers.

Two Mountaineers earn preseason Sun Belt honors

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Scot Sloan returns to the sidelines in the High Country after last coaching the Mountaineers in 2017.

Home away from home: Coaches find their way back

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Quarterback Ryan Burger looks to pass to wide receiver Coen Sutton against Robert Morris Oct. 29.

Clark names new starter at quarterback

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory dribbles the ball up the court against Campbell Nov. 18, 2022.

Senior forward to return for 2023-24 season

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Graduate student quarterback Chase Brice releases a pass downfield against North Carolina Sept. 3, 2022.

Two Mountaineers selected in USFL Draft

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Sophomore guard Emily Carver pulls up from long range against Troy Feb. 18, 2023.

Turnovers cost Mountaineers in loss to Troy

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Freshman guard Chaé Harris surveys the Monarch defense in App State's six-point loss Feb. 16, 2023.

Mountaineers fall 71-65 to Monarchs

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
App State tips off with Kennesaw State Nov. 19, 2022.

Sun Belt, MAC agree to new multi-year challenge

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
App State defensive coordinator Dale Jones resigned after three years at the position. Jones spent 26 years on the Mountaineers staff.

Jones out as Mountaineers defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Sophomore guard Terence Harcum surveys the Buccaneer defense Nov. 24, 2022.

App State defeats East Tennessee State 74-70

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Former App State receiver Jalen Virgil gallops past South Alabama defenders Nov. 13, 2021. Virgil signed as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos and earned a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Former Mountaineers make official NFL rosters

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
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