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Ethan Smith, Sports Editor

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

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Redshirt junior wide receiver Milan Tucker works his way around East Carolina defenders Sept. 17.

X marks the spot: Mountaineers strike gold against Pirates

Ethan Smith and Chance Chamberlain
September 17, 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, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar prepares to take the snap against No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9. Aguilar made his first start for the Mountaineers against the Tar Heels.

A fitting finale: Mountaineers fall in double overtime

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
Running back Nate Noel crosses the goal line against UNC Sept. 3, 2022.

Mountaineers, Tar Heels set for rematch after 2022 thriller

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

5 takeaways from the Mountaineers’ win over Gardner-Webb

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 6, 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, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Sophomore forward Bridget Donovan looks to receive the pass from a teammate against Georgetown Aug. 27, 2023.

Field hockey starts season 2-0 after win against Georgetown

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Senior forward Donovan Gregory dribbles the ball up the court against Carlow Dec. 6, 2022.

Mountaineer men’s basketball looks to retool with new additions

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Ella Lewis, Ethan Smith, K. Slade, Andrew Rice, Georgia Dixon, Siri Patterson, Sam Vanolinda, Will Hofmann, Kolby Shea, Colin Bross, Megan Koch, Zoey Sigmon, Cameron Miller, Bobby Phillips, Nataly Aguiar, Ben Brady, James Parker, Madison Lipe, Madalyn Edwards, Ben Gosey, Emily Milano, Trey Blake, Jack Jackson, Kurt Zottl, and Chance Chamberlain
April 5, 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, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Sophomore guard Terence Harcum dribbles through the Bobcat defense in App States 82-75 victory over Texas State Feb. 16, 2023.

Sophomore standout takes game to next level

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Former Mountaineer running back sprints toward the end zone in App States early season loss to North Carolina Sept. 3, 2023.

Two Mountaineers show out at NFL Scouting Combine

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Graduate student quarterback Chase Brice releases a pass downfield against North Carolina Sept. 3, 2022.

Two Mountaineers selected in USFL Draft

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

Mountaineers fall 71-65 to Monarchs

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Special Assistant to the Athletics Department Doug Middleton joined App State athletics in part to focus on mental health advocacy.

Dream the Impossible: Former standout honors late friend

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Graduate transfer forward Dibaji Walker fights a Marshall opponent for the ball in App States loss Feb. 2, 2023.

Mountaineers’ 3-game win streak snapped against Marshall

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Mountaineers celebrate after the win with the section of App State fans that made the trip to Kyle Field Sept. 10.

From promise to heartbreak; What went wrong for the Mountaineers in 2022?

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
Scot Sloan replaces Dale Jones as defensive coordinator following the 2022 season.

Mountaineers return familiar face as defensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
Former App State head coach Meghan Dawson coaches her team from the sidelines.

Field hockey head coach steps down after eight seasons

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Senior forward Donovan Gregory pulls up for a mid-range jumper against Furman Nov. 29, 2022.

5 takeaways through 9 games of Mountaineer basketball

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
App State tips off with Kennesaw State Nov. 19, 2022.

Sun Belt, MAC agree to new multi-year challenge

Ethan Smith, 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, 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, Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
App State mens basketball tipped off it season with a record-setting 68-point victory over Warren Wilson Nov. 7, 2022.

App State basketball sets new points record in opening win

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
App States offensive line collides with Robert Morris defensive line in the Mountaineers 42-3 homecoming victory Oct. 29, 2022.

Mountaineers prepare for primetime showdown with Coastal Carolina

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
Senior setter Sam Bickley prepares to serve in App States 3-2 victory over Furman Sept. 9, 2022.

Mountaineers’ win streak ends, split with Old Dominion

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
Head coach Shawn Clark shares words with Hall of Fame coach Jerry Moore at the team’s practice.

‘Once a Mountaineer, always a Mountaineer’: Coach’s legacy lives on

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
The Citadel Bulldogs face off against the Mountaineers, Oct. 1, 2022.

Mountaineers secure first shutout since 2017 in rout of The Citadel

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
The App State cheer team runs the App State flags across the end zones after sophomore wide receiver Christian Horn’s touchdown in the fourth quarter Sept. 3, 2022.

Mountaineers prepare for showdown with No. 6 Texas A&M

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 9, 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, Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns calls out to his team in a game versus Georgia State Feb. 12, 2022. Kerns and his staff brought in four transfers during the 2022 cycle.

App State men’s basketball announces signings of four transfers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
June 28, 2022
Junior infielder Luke Drumheller swings on a pitch against No. 20 Texas State April 2, 2022.

App State baseball drops 6th-straight after South Alabama sweep

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Junior forward RJ Duhart saw 25 minutes of action in App States six-point loss to USC Upstate March 15, 2022.

Mountaineer basketball’s Duhart enters transfer portal

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
April 8, 2022
The Mountaineers huddle up during their season-ending defeat to USC Upstate March 15, 2022.

App State men’s basketball continues growth in Kerns’ third season

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
Senior guard Adrian Delph fades away as he releases a midrange jumper over a South Alabama defender Feb. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers men’s basketball clinches No. 2 seed in Sun Belt Tournament with split on the road

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 28, 2022
Kevin Barbay joins the Mountaineers coaching staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Frank Ponce.

New face in the High Country; football hires new offensive coordinator

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Senior guard Adrian Delph attacks the Charlotte defense in App States one-point Nov. 18 loss.

App State MBB remains atop conference despite 1-1 weekend

Connor Davidson and Ethan Smith
February 8, 2022
Freshman guard Emily Carver pushes the pace against Coastal Carolina Wednesday.

Comeback win caps WBB sweep of Coastal Carolina

Connor Davidson, Ben Gosey, and Ethan Smith
January 30, 2022
Sophomore forward CJ Huntley throws down an alley-oop against Charlotte Nov. 18. Huntley scored 16 combined points against Hartford and Boyce.

Men’s basketball returns home for back-to-back wins

Ethan Smith and James Parker
December 3, 2021
Super senior Thomas Hennigan awaits a punt against Miami Sept. 11. Hennigan finished the game against the Hurricanes with three receptions for 28 yards.

Model of consistency: familiar face leads Mountaineers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 18, 2021
The No. 1 Mountaineers fell 35-32 in their last meeting with the Dukes in 2008.

James Madison joins Sun Belt, becomes fourth addition

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 6, 2021
Sophomore running back Nate Noel braces for impact as he runs past midfield. Noel ran for 42 yards on 17 rushes, receiving 77% of rushing attempts given to the backfield.

Mountaineers take worst SBC loss since 2014, fall to Louisiana 41-13

Cameron Burnett and Ethan Smith
October 13, 2021
Freshman midfielder Sarah Widderich takes a shot on goal in App States 2-1 victory over USC Upstate earlier this season. The North Carolina native has tallied two assists and two shots on goal in her seven starts for the Mountaineers.

App State women’s soccer secures victories over Wofford and FIU

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
Senior Grace Kinsch celebrates with her teammate, grad student Emma Reilly, who has the fifth most digs in program history.

App State Volleyball wins two matches in Appalachian Invitational

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
September 11, 2021
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