BOONE, N.C. - Fifty former App State cross country and track and field standouts were named to the Southern Conference 100th Anniversary Teams Thursday.
The SoCon unveiled its anniversary squads to commemorate the 100th year history of the conference in 2021. App State was a 43-year member of the SoCon from 1971-2014.
100th Anniversary Men's Track and Field Team (first season 1923)
Members of the 100th anniversary team must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Member of SoCon Hall of Fame (for primary sport)
- National champion
- All-America in two different academic years
- SoCon Male Athlete of the Year
- SoCon Most Outstanding Performer in two different academic years
- Three-time event champion (not including relays)
- 10x total individual champion (not including relays)
- SoCon individual event record holder (not including relays; event must have been contested at least 15 times)
Notes:
- Student-athletes must have competed in the SoCon for at least two seasons.
- Awards are through the completion of the 2020-21 academic year.
App State:
Rick Beasley
SoCon Male Athlete of the Year 1979-80
Rich Grant
OTK hammer champion 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Anthony Greer
Most Outstanding Field 2003 (ITK), 2005 (ITK, OTK), 2007 (OTK)
ITK shot put champion 2003, 2005, 2006
OTK shot put champion 2003, 2005, 2007
11 individual titles (5 ITK, 6 OTK)
OTK shot put record-holder
Michael Hanks
Most Outstanding Athlete 1986 (OTK), 1987 (ITK, OTK)
OTK long jump record-holder
OTK triple jump record-holder
Leigh Hawkins
Most Outstanding Athlete 1988 (OTK), 1989 (ITK, OTK)
10 individual titles (4 ITK, 6 OTK)
Chris Huffstickler
OTK 3,000-meter steeple champion 1994, 1995, 1996
Lafette Jordan
ITK 440-yard record-holder
Wes Kiser
Most Outstanding Field 2007 (ITK), 2008 (OTK)
OTK hammer record-holder
Robbie Mosley
Most Outstanding Athlete 1982 (OTK), 1982 (ITK)
ITK triple jump champion 1980, 1981, 1982
Warren Posey
ITK triple jump record-holder
Darius Purcell
ITK high jump record-holder
Bob Smith
Most Outstanding Field 2002 (OTK), 2004 (ITK, OTK)
OTK hammer champion 2002, 2004, 2005
10 individual titles (4 ITK, 6 OTK)
Jared Stalling
Most Outstanding Athlete 2012 (OTK); Field 2012 (OTK), 2013 (OTK)
Mark Sturgis
ITK triple jump champion 2005, 2006, 2009
Malcolm Styers
Most Outstanding Athlete 2010 (OTK); Field 2010 (OTK) 2011 (ITK, OTK)
ITK weight throw champion 2009, 2010, 2011
Jamal Tiller
ITK triple jump champion 2011, 2013, 2014
Ernest Wiggins
ITK 60-meter record-holder
Dustin Wright
OTK decathlon champion 2004, 2005, 2006
100th Anniversary Women's Track and Field Team (first season 1987)
Members of the 100th anniversary team must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- National champion
- All-America in two different academic years
- SoCon Female Athlete of the Year
- SoCon Most Outstanding Performer in two different academic years
- Three-time event champion (not including relays)
- 10x total individual champion (not including relays)
- SoCon individual event record holder (not including relays; event must have been contested at least 15 times)
Notes:
- Student-athletes must have competed in the SoCon for at least two seasons.
- Awards are through the completion of the 2020-21 academic year.
App State:
Breanna Alston
Most Outstanding Athlete 2012 (OTK), 2013 (ITK), 2014 (ITK); Track 2014 (ITK)
ITK 200m champion 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Whitney Ball
SoCon Female Athlete of the Year 1989-90
Beverly Burnett
0TK shot put champion 2004, 2005, 2006
0TK shot put record-holder
Jennifer Claud
OTK 200m champion 2002, 2004, 2005
Ayokka Green
OTK discus champion 1996, 1997, 1998
Mary Jayne Harrelson
SoCon Hall of Fame 2010
SoCon Female Athlete of the Year 1998-99, 2000-01
ITK 800m champion 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
ITK mile champion 1999, 2001
OTK 1,500m NCAA champion 1999, 2001
OTK 3,000m record-holder
OTK 800m champion 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
OTK 1,500m champion 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001
16 individual titles (6 ITK, 10 OTK)
Sabrina Hill
OTK TJ champion 1990, 1991, 1992
Linda McKoy
ITK HJ champion 1988, 1989, 1990
Lamonda Miller
OTK 100m champion 1987, 1988, 1989
OTK 200m champion 1987, 1988, 1989
10 individual titles (4 ITK, 6 OTK)
ITK 55m record-holder
ITK 200m record-holder
OTK 200m record-holder
Melissa Morrison
SoCon Hall of Fame 2009
SoCon Female Athlete of the Year 1991-92, 1992-93
Most Outstanding Athlete 1992 (ITK), 1993 (ITK, OTK)
ITK 55mH champion 1991, 1992, 1993
OTK 100mH champion 1991, 1992, 1993
17 individual titles (8 ITK, 9 OTK)
OTK 100m record-holder
OTK LJ record-holder
Rachel Olander
OTK javelin champion 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Shonte Pinkston
OTK 100m champion 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
10 individual titles (4 ITK, 6 OTK)
LaShana Poole
Most Outstanding Field 2002 (ITK), 2003 (ITK, OTK)
ITK weight throw champion 2001, 2002, 2003
OTK discus champion 2001, 2002, 2003
Melissia Rogers
OTK 400m champion 1988, 1989, 1989
Danielle Thorpe
OTK TJ champion 2008, 2009, 2010
OTK TJ record-holder
Meg Warren
OTK javelin record-holder (before redesign)
Ronda White
Most Outstanding Athlete 2002 (OTK); Field 2004 (ITK)
OTK 100mH champion 2002, 2003, 2004
OTK LJ champion 2002, 2003, 2004
OTK TJ champion 2002, 2003, 2004
15 individual titles (6 ITK, 9 OTK)
ITK TJ record-holder
Brittani Williams
ITK shot put champion 2005, 2007, 2008
100th Anniversary Men's Cross Country Team (first season 1926)
Members of the 100th anniversary team must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Member of SoCon Hall of Fame (for primary sport)
- National champion
- All-America in two different academic years
- SoCon Male Athlete of the Year
- Two-time SoCon Runner of the Year
- Two-time SoCon meet champion
Notes:
- Student-athletes must have competed in the SoCon for at least two seasons.
- Awards are through the completion of the 2020-21 academic year.
App State:
Ben Bissette
1st-team All-SoCon 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Tom Holland
1st-team All-SoCon 1992, 1994, 1995
Phil Mitchell
1st-team All-SoCon 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Billy Pemberton
1st-team All-SoCon 1990, 1991, 19992, 1993
Seth Peoples
1st-team All-SoCon 1994, 1995, 1997
Pete Vandenberg
1st-team All-SoCon 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
100th Anniversary Women's Cross Country Team (first season 1985)
Members of the 100th anniversary team must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Member of SoCon Hall of Fame (for primary sport)
- National champion
- All-America in two different academic years
- SoCon Female Athlete of the Year
- Two-time SoCon Runner of the Year
- Two-time SoCon meet champion
Notes:
- Student-athletes must have competed in the SoCon for at least two seasons.
- Awards are through the completion of the 2020-21 academic year.
App State:
Whitney Ball
SoCon Female Athlete of the Year 1989-90
SoCon champion 1988, 1989
Heidi Barger
1st-team All-SoCon 1988, 1989, 1990
Meghan Gaffney
1st-team All-SoCon 2005, 2006, 2008
Mary Jayne Harrelson
SoCon Hall of Fame 2010
SoCon Female Athlete of the Year 1998-99, 2000-01
SoCon Runner of the Year 1998, 1999, 2000
SoCon champion 1998, 1999, 2000
1st-team All-SoCon 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000
Vanessa Kosmala
1st-team All-SoCon 1986, 1987, 1989
Sarah Primeau
1st-team All-SoCon 2000, 2001, 2002
Beth Ruggles
SoCon champion 1985, 1987
1st-team All-SoCon 1985, 1986, 1987
Kasey Smith
1st-team All-SoCon 2004, 2005, 2006
Katie Sujkowski
1st-team All-SoCon 2002, 2003, 2004
SoCon Membership:
Alabama (1921-1932)
App State (1971-2014)
Auburn (1921-1932)
College of Charleston (1998-2013)
Clemson (1921-1953)
Davidson (1936-1988, 1992-2014)
Duke (1929-1953)
East Carolina (1964-1977)
Elon (2003-2014)
Florida (1922-1932)
George Washington (1941-1970)
Georgia (1921-1932)
Georgia Southern (1991-2014)
Georgia Tech (1921-1932)
Kentucky (1921-1932)
Louisiana State (1922-1932)
Marshall (1976-1997)
Maryland (1921-1953)
Mississippi (1922-1932)
Mississippi State (1921-1932)
North Carolina (1921-1953)
NC State (1921-1953)
Richmond (1936-1976)
South Carolina (1922-1953)
Tennessee (1921-1932)
Tulane (1922-1932)
University of the South (1924-1932)
Vanderbilt (1922-1932)
Virginia (1921-1937)
Virginia Tech (1921-1965)
Wake Forest (1936-1953)
Washington & Lee (1921-1958)
West Virginia (1950-1968)
William & Mary (1936-1977)
