2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team

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ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Record27–19 (8–12 SBC)
Headcoach
Assistant coaches
  • Shane Showalter
  • Amanda Fefel
2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers softball
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Record27–19 (8–12 SBC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Shane Showalter
  • Amanda Fefel
Home stadiumSywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
2021 Sun Belt Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 15 Louisiana  ‍†‍‡‍y 21–3 .87547–12 .797
Texas State  ‍‍‍y 17–6 .73939–14 .736
Troy  ‍‍‍y 17–6 .73937–17 .685
South Alabama  ‍‍‍y 13–9 .59131–21 .596
Appalachian State  ‍‍‍ 8–12 .40027–19 .587
Georgia Southern  ‍‍‍ 9–14 .39117–26 .395
UT Arlington  ‍‍‍ 9–14 .39117–34 .333
Coastal Carolina  ‍‍‍ 9–15 .37521–24 .467
Louisiana–Monroe  ‍‍‍ 6–15 .28617–32 .347
Georgia State  ‍‍‍ 3–18 .14316–30 .348
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 23, 2021[1]
Rankings from NFCA

The 2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Mountaineers played their home games at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium. The Mountaineers were led by fourth-year head coach Shelly Hoerner and were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll

The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 8, 2021. Appalachian State was picked to finish sixth in the Sun Belt Conference with 43 votes.[2]

Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Louisiana100 (10)
2Troy87
3Texas State72
4Coastal Carolina68
4UT Arlington68
6Appalachian State43
7Georgia Southern38
8South Alabama36
9Louisiana-Monroe22
10Georgia State16

National Softball Signing Day

[3]

Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Kathleen Barton Catcher Helotes, Texas Sandra Day O'Connor HS
Kam Caldwell Shortstop Bogart, Georgia Prince Avenue Christian
Katelynn Crowe Utility Denver, North Carolina East Lincoln HS
Kylie LaRousa Catcher Harrisburg, North Carolina Hickory Ridge HS
Kenzi Lyall Pitcher Sparta, North Carolina Alleghany HS
Sejal Neas Pitcher Johnson City, Tennessee Science Hill HS
Kennedy Upshire Infielder Rancho Murieta, California Sheldon HS
Hailey Webb Infielder/Utility Antioch, Illinois Antioch Community HS
Addie Wray Shortstop Claremont, North Carolina Bunker Hill HS

Roster

2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers roster
 

Pitchers

  • 1 Kenzie Longanecker - Senior
  • 2 Taylor Nichols - Junior
  • 7 Camryn Brazile - Sophomore
  • 9 Amala Clawson - Freshman
  • 11 Delani Buckner - Freshman
  • 13 Sydney Holland - Senior
  • 24 Lindsey Manhart - Freshman

Outfielders

  • 4 Emily Parrott - Sophomore
  • 6 Shelby Cornett - Freshman
  • 10 Gabby Buruato - Senior
  • 12 Kayt Houston - Freshman
  • 15 Claire Carson - Freshman
  • 16 Mary Pierce Barnes - Junior
  • 20 Abby Cunningham - Freshman
  • 22 Kati Waalk - Redshirt Sophomore
  

Catchers

  • 18 Taylor Thorp - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 27 Baylee Morton - Senior
  • 41 Camryn Jones - Sophomore

Infielders

  • 3 Keri White - Senior
  • 5 Caylie Kifer - Senior
  • 8 Shelbi Tucker - Freshman
  • 21 Maegan Calandra - Sophomore
  • 23 Emma Jones - Freshman
  • 29 Sidney Russell - Senior

Utility

  • 14 Addison Jones - Sophomore
  • 19 Allie Sewell - Freshman
  • 31 Sidney Martin - Freshman

Coaching staff

2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers coaching staff
  • Shelly Hoerner – Head Coach – 4th year
  • Shane Showalter – Assistant Head Coach – 4th year
  • Amanda Fefel – Assistant Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Shanna Smith – Volunteer Assistant Coach – 1st year

Schedule and results

Postseason

References

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