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Max Schwanz

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor

Max Schwanz (he/him) is a sophomore journalism major, digital marketing minor, from Cornelius, NC. This is his second year with The Appalachian.

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Mountaineer baseball season comes to a close in Sun Belt Tournament

Mountaineer baseball season comes to a close in Sun Belt Tournament

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
May 22, 2025
Mountaineer baseball falls in final regular season series against Georgia State

Mountaineer baseball falls in final regular season series against Georgia State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
May 19, 2025
App State baseball’s losing streak extends to 9

App State baseball’s losing streak extends to 9

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
App State baseball falls in lone game against Wake Forest

App State baseball falls in lone game against Wake Forest

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
May 1, 2025
Senior right-handed pitcher Sejal Neas catches the ball between innings during a game against Marshall on April 5.

Sejal Neas’ time in the circle comes to a close

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Senior infielder Joseph Zamora attempts to tag out Southern Mississippi’s runner at second base on April 25 at Beaver Field.

Mountaineer baseball goes down swinging in series against No. 22 Southern Miss

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
App State baseball escapes Huntington with a series win

App State baseball escapes Huntington with a series win

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Yosef and the App State cheerleading team open the game with the field runner flags during the Battle at the Rock game on April 12.

Mountaineers play first spring game in 11 years as newcomers shine

Clay Durban and Max Schwanz
April 14, 2025
A crowd gathers on Depot Street to watch a band perform during Boonerang on June 15

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Lifestyle

Parker Egeland, Matt Howe, Fran Murphy, Dylan Shepherd, Trey Blake, Tess McNally, Omar Alvarez Valencia, Ashton Ahart, Max Schwanz, Adam Persico, Abby Buckner, Clay Durban, and Madalyn Edwards
April 5, 2025
Mountaineer baseball drops the ball against the Eagles

Mountaineer baseball drops the ball against the Eagles

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
App State softball struggles in Sun Belt opener

App State softball struggles in Sun Belt opener

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 20, 2025
App State women’s basketball fall short in conference tournament

App State women’s basketball fall short in conference tournament

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Mountaineer men’s basketball falls in Statesboro

Mountaineer men’s basketball falls in Statesboro

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
The Mountaineer women’s basketball team suffers loss in Atlanta

The Mountaineer women’s basketball team suffers loss in Atlanta

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
App State women’s basketball team loses first matchup against JMU

App State women’s basketball team loses first matchup against JMU

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Clayton Deskins arrodillado en lo que una vez se llamó Conrad Stadium durante su tiempo como jugador de fútbol americano en App State de 1968 a 1971.

Clayton Deskins marca historia como el primer jugador de futbol americano Negro en App State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Late game heroics push Mountaineer women’s basketball over the Warhawks

Late game heroics push Mountaineer women’s basketball over the Warhawks

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Clayton Deskins arrodillado en lo que una vez se llamó Conrad Stadium durante su tiempo como jugador de fútbol americano en App State de 1968 a 1971.

Clayton Deskins immortalized in history as first Black football player at App State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
App State men’s basketball defeats the Warhawks in Monroe

App State men’s basketball defeats the Warhawks in Monroe

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
Senior guard Zada Porter blocking a Troy player as she dribbles past on Jan. 9.

App State women’s basketball bounces back with win against Marshall

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Graduate student forward CJ Huntley jumps to shoot the ball during the App State vs. Texas State game on Jan. 4.

Mountaineer men’s basketball cage the Bobcats to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
January 6, 2025
Guard Zada Porter protecting the ball from a Clinton player while determining their next play on Nov. 20.

Mountaineer women’s basketball loses third straight against Cougars

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
App State guard Alonzo Dodd dribbles down the court towards Mid-Atlantic Christian at Holmes Convocation Center on Dec. 3. Dodd led the team in scoring with 19 points.

App State men’s basketball tames the Mustangs

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
December 7, 2024
Cornerback Ethan Johnson after practice at the Soffield Indoor Facility on Sept. 16. Johnson started all 14 games of the 2023 season.

Continuing the legacy: Johnson follows in family footsteps to the High Country

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Midfielder Sophia Baxter runs the ball down the field during the App State vs. Miami (OH) game on Nov. 7.

App State field hockey season ends with loss to Miami (OH)

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Forward Henriette Stegen faces off with a Queens player during the App State vs. Queens game on Nov. 1.

App State field hockey is regular season co-champion

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Forward Charlotte Bosma runs the ball during the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1. Bosma has fourth goals and three assists so far this season.

Charlotte Bosma leaves her mark on App State field hockey

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Midfielder Noa Ginjaume Matas before the start of the third quarter against Queens on Nov. 1. Matas took two shots at the game, bringing her total to 31 for the season so far.

Mountaineer field hockey tops Queens

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 3, 2024
Linebacker Brendan Harrington celebrates after a first-quarter fumble recovery against Old Dominion on Nov. 2. Harrington recorded a season-high nine tackles against the Monarchs.

Mountaineer football takes the crown from the Monarchs

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 3, 2024
App State field hockey loses to No. 22 Old Dominion

App State field hockey loses to No. 22 Old Dominion

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
Defender Sarah Perkins sends the ball up the field at the App State vs. Longwood match on Oct. 25.

App State field hockey tops Longwood

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
Running back Anderson Castle runs the ball toward the end zone at the App State vs. Georgia State game on Oct. 19, 2022.

Mountaineer football returns home to face Georgia State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
Defender Jillian Orcutt sends the ball down the field to a teammate at the game against Ball State on Oct. 18. As a senior, Orcutt has been an essential part of the team for all of her four years at App State.

App State field hockey honors seniors with a win

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
Midfielder Florine Koopman searches for an outlet pass to break through the UNC-Chapel Hill defense on Oct. 13.

App State field hockey struggles against No. 1 UNC

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
App State field hockey handed first conference loss

App State field hockey handed first conference loss

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Mountaineer field hockey win streak comes to an end

Mountaineer field hockey win streak comes to an end

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
App State field hockey extends win streak to 5

App State field hockey extends win streak to 5

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Midfielder Samantha Connors defends the ball at the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1.

Mountaineer field hockey gets it done despite changes from Helene

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Mountaineers soccer begins conference play against Georgia Southern

Mountaineers soccer begins conference play against Georgia Southern

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
The App State field hockey team huddles before the App State vs. Towson game on Sept. 21.

App State field hockey opens conference play with a win

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Midfielder Florine Koopman looks to pass the ball during the App State vs. Towson game on Aug. 30

The Mountaineers field hockey secure first road win against the Wildcats

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
App State’s penalty crew lines up for a corner late at the App State vs. Wake Forest game on Sept. 13

App State field hockey losing streak extended to three matches

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 15, 2024
Midfielder Olivia Simon fights for the ball against a Radford player at App State vs. Radford game on Sept. 5.

App State soccer still looking to snap losing streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Forward Kyli Switalski races to the ball against an opposing player from Auburn on Sept. 1. Before coming to App State, Switalski won the Golden Boot Award in the Triad Cup.

Mountaineers face highest-ranked opponent in program history

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
Junior defender Aleesia Ambrosio quickly moves to prevent Longwood from scoring at the App State vs. Longwood game on Aug. 29. App State was able to defeat Longwood with a 2-0 finish.

App State cruises past Longwood to remain unbeaten

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban, Adam Persico, Max Schwanz, Tess McNally, and Fran Murphy
August 15, 2024
Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a pitch against Troy April 14.

Mountaineers lose nail bitter to No. 13 Wake Forest

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
May 2, 2024
Senior outfielder Kayt Houston tosses a ball in the air. Houston holds the school's career hit record at 239.

Houston caps off record breaking career for App State Softball

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch throws a pitch against ETSU April 23.

Mountaineer baseball sweeps Panthers on the road

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a ball against Troy April 13.

Mountaineers complete first unbeaten road series since 2018

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Graduate student catcher Peyton Darnell waits for a pitch against Coastal Carolina April 12.

Mountaineer softball snap 9 game losing streak in weekend series

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
The sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from the wooded walkway a part of the Rough Ridge trail on March 11.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Lifestyle

Kolby Shea, Chance Chamberlain, Ella Adams, Max Schwanz, Spence Smithback, Avin Patel, Jenna Guzman, Briley Turpin, Siri Patterson, Georgia Dixon, Madalyn Edwards, Tess McNally, Vivian Parks, Kaylie Morales, Hayden Wittenborn, Cameron Miller, Emily Simpson, K. Slade, Allison Lehan, Ethan Smith, Adam Persico, Fran Murphy, Clay Durban, and Leah Boone
April 8, 2024
Junior pitcher Sejal Neas winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28. Neas pitched three innings and gave up four runs.

Mountaineer softball’s struggles continue against No. 23 Louisiana

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 31, 2024
Freshman outfielder Jaylee Williams runs the bases against ETSU March 11.

App State softball struggles against No. 19 Texas State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Mountaineers struggle at Purple-Gold Invitational

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Graduate student catcher Peyton Darnell gets ready for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

App State softball goes 3-1 in the Wolfpack Classic

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Freshman Grace Barrett prepares for a pitch against Kent State Feb. 9.

Softball goes 4-1 at Winthrop Classic

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

App State football adds new recruits

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past the Panther defense Jan. 17.

Mountaineers winning streak ends with loss to Bobcats

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
The team celebrates in their home court 73-63 win against Coastal Carolina Jan. 18, 2024. The win moves them to 11-11 on the season.

Mountaineers end three game losing streak with win over Chanticleers

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
Defensive coordinator Scot Sloan calls out to his players against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2. Sloan will return for his second season in 2024.

App State football coaching changes for 2024 season

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Sophomore guard Alexis Black looks past the defense against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Davidson

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Graduate student goalkeeper Addie Clark waves to the crowd against Drexel Sept. 1, 2023.

Field hockey goalkeeper ends historic career

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
Sophomore Maya Winterhoff goes up to spike a ball against Bellarmine Aug. 25, 2023.

Mountaineer volleyball fall in regular season finale against Louisiana

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Maya Witerhoff goes up for a slam against James Madison Sept. 23.

Mountaineers drop back to back against Georgia Southern

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
Junior midfielder Sarah Perkins battles for possession with a Kent State player Oct. 6.

Mountaineers historic season ends with loss in MAC tournament

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
Fifth year senior outside hitter McCall Denny goes up for a slam against Old Dominion Oct. 27. Denny recorded her 1,000th kill against the Monarchs.

Mountaineer volleyball splits weekend series

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Freshman midfielder Kassie Paul battles a Cardinal player for possession Oct. 22. App State earned their first top 10 win in defeating Louisville 2-1.

Mountaineer field hockey earns first top 10 win in program history

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
Head coach Sarah Rumely Noble speaks to the team during a timeout against James Madison Sept. 22.

Mountaineer volleyball drops two straight to Marshall

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Junior midfielder Sarah Perkins battles for possession with a Kent State player Oct. 6.

Mountaineer field hockey continues five game win streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Senior McCall Denny goes up for a slam against Georgia State Oct.6.

Mountaineers split weekend series with Panthers

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Freshman midfielder Sophia Baxter battles with a Kent State player for possession Oct. 6.

Mountaineer field hockey wins an overtime thriller against Kent State

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Maya Witerhoff goes up for a slam against James Madison Sept. 23.

App State volleyball nets two losses in weekend double header

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Junior foward Charlotte Bosma brings the ball up the field against the Redhawks Sept. 22.

Mountaineers suffer defeats to Redhawks and Tar Heels

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Senior midfielder Grace Ball advances the ball against the Knights Sept. 15.

Mountaineer field hockey knocks off Bellarmine

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
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