Ibarra to Join Softball Coaching Staff

Alex Ibarra Hire BOONE, N.C. – In her second hire as App State's head coach, Whitney Jones announced the hiring of Alex Ibarra as assistant softball coach Friday. Ibarra joins Stephanie Bagwell, who was announced Tuesday, on the softball staff.

Ibarra joins the Mountaineer softball program after spending the previous four years as a student manager at LSU, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the program. As a member of the Tigers' staff, he was a part of 155 wins, four NCAA Regional appearances and two Super Regional appearances in 2021 and 2024.

"We are thrilled to have Alex join the Mountaineer family," Jones said. "Alex has learned and been surrounded by the best in our…