When App State softball head coach Shelly Horner arrived in Boone in 2017, she joined an organization that had gone 14-34 and 2-22 in conference play just a season before. As the 2021 season commences, she leads an experienced team composed of seven returning seniors that has recorded a winning record in two straight seasons.
Hoerner understands the benefit that comes along with having an experienced group of leaders on her team.
“They have been the rock of this program,” Hoerner said. “It makes it simpler for myself and our staff, they know the expectation of what I (want) and how I want it done.