The Western Carolina football team looks to build on their 2021 success with the addition of their newest recruiting class. However, this pair of athletes bring striking similarities to the football field. Javell and Javon Brown, sophomore jumpers on the WCU Track Team, will turn in their track uniforms for shoulder pads and helmets this […]
Raleigh remained prepared during MLB negotiations
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald (Editor’s note: This article was written prior to the agreement to end the Major League Baseball lockout.) Pitchers and catchers were supposed to report on Feb. 15 for the first taste of Major League Baseball in 2022, however, players like Smoky Mountain alumnus Cal Raleigh find themselves […]
East uses walk-off to win over mustangs
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain Mustangs lost a Mountain Seven Conference baseball game by a score of 4-3 Friday at East Henderson. The low-scoring game was highlighted by Mustang pitchers Brylen Conlin and Cale Justice as well as Eagle pitcher Devin Walker, who went the distance for the win. […]
Hendersonville hands SM 10-6 loss in baseball action
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain Mustangs lost their non-conference matchup against the Bearcats at Hendersonville on March 22 by a score of 10-6. The Bearcats were able to consistently score runs throughout the game, only avoiding the score column in the first inning. The Mustangs trailed 4-1 heading into […]
Falcons roll to win over Mustang baseball team
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald Smoky Mountain’s baseball team lost to West Henderson by a score of 13-0 on Tuesday, March 22, at the SM field. West scored early and never looked back, winning the game in five innings via the 10-run rule. The Falcons were able to score three runs in […]
Murphy rallies to defeat Mustangs
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald The Smoky Mountain baseball team lost at Murphy on Monday, March 14, by a score of 8-7. A strong late game push catapulted the Bulldogs to the win, taking the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Mustangs took an early lead, with strong third […]