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Spence Smithback

Spence Smithback, Reporter

Spence Smithback (he/him) is a senior journalism major, geography minor, from Jamestown, NC. This is his second year writing for The Appalachian.

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Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a pitch against Troy April 14. App State has lost six of its last 10 games.

Mountaineer baseball falls to Western Carolina

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Junior pitcher Cody Little makes a delivery against High Point April 3. Little recorded three strikeouts in his one inning in relief.

Mountaineers use walk-off hit to defeat Bulldogs

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 10, 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
Driver tests out his vehicle prior to the race at the Wilkesboro Dragway March 29.

Lawn mower racing: the High Country’s newest pastime

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 1, 2024
Senior pitcher Dante Chirico throws a pitch against a Marshall batter in the seventh inning March 30. The Mountaineers won the game in dominant fashion with a score of 19-2.

Mountaineers win home series over Marshall

Spence Smithback, Reporter
March 31, 2024
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 nights game.

Mountaineers clinch share of regular season title with win over ODU

Spence Smithback, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past a Marshall defender Feb.15.

App State basketball outlasts Marshall 73-58

Spence Smithback, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Senior guard Faith Alston drives past the Warhawk defense Feb. 7. Alston finished with 24 points and four assists.

Mountaineer women’s basketball holds off ULM 78-71

Spence Smithback, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Sophomore guard Chaé Harris shoots a three pointer over the Coastal Carolina defense Jan. 18.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to JMU 78-61

Spence Smithback, Reporter
January 28, 2024
Sophomore forward Justin Abson goes for a reverse lay-up against ETSU’s Jadyn Parker on Nov. 29. Abson scored seven points, four rebounds and one assist during App State’s 72-61 win.

Mountaineers hold off ETSU for fourth straight win

Spence Smithback, Reporter
November 30, 2023
Former Mountaineer catcher Hayden Cross swings at a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

Mountaineer baseball releases 2024 schedule

Spence Smithback, Reporter
November 19, 2023
The Mountaineer bench celebrates after a play against Oakland City Nov. 7.

Mountaineer basketball dominant in opener against Oakland City

Spence Smithback, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar hands the ball off to redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts during App States 43-28 win over ECU Sept. 16.

App State hosts Southern Miss in weekend Homecoming battle

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Former App State running back Cam Peoples breaks free from a Chanticleer defender Oct. 20, 2021. The Mountaineers upset then No.14 Coastal Carolina 30-27.

App State set to write another chapter in Coastal Carolina rivalry

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 7, 2023
Cars get lined up for the start of the race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Sept. 30, 2023.

North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts first Whelen Modified Tour event

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 2, 2023
The App State defense celebrates after denying a ECU possession Sept.16.

Mountaineers travel to Wyoming for showdown at 7,000 feet

Spence Smithback, Reporter
September 20, 2023
Redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Burger takes a snap in the first quarter against Gardner-Webb Sept.2. Burger threw for 70 yards and one touchdown in his first career start.

App State triumphs over Gardner-Webb to open football season

Spence Smithback, Reporter
September 4, 2023
Redshirt senior forward Janay Sanders inbounds the ball against Coastal Carolina Feb. 4, 2023.

App State defeated by Marshall, Coastal Carolina on road trip

Spence Smithback, Reporter
February 7, 2023
Graduate student guard Brooke Bigott drives past a Norfolk State defender Nov. 17, 2022.

App State falls to Norfolk State amid second half struggles

Spence Smithback, Reporter
November 19, 2022

Details on NASCAR’s return to Wilkesboro

Spence Smithback, Reporter
November 4, 2022
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