Southern Conference’s 2026 Outlook: Diverse Ambitions Drive Teams Toward Postseason Dreams
A look at the mindsets shaping the Southern Conference’s 2026 football landscape.
Jul 27, 2026
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Western Carolina Baseball Secures Fourth Straight ABCA Academic Excellence Award
The Western Carolina University baseball program has been honored with the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Team Academic Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring a sustained commitment to scholarship alongside competition.
Jul 23, 2026
Kerwin Bell’s Journey from Small‑Town Quarterback to Coaching Trailblazer
Kerwin Bell reflects on a football career that spanned from a tiny Florida town to national championships, highlighting his resilience, coaching philosophy, and the legacy he shares with his son Kade.
Jul 13, 2026
Kent Briggs, Beloved Coach and Community Pillar, Passes Away at 68
Kent Briggs, former Western Carolina University football coach, died after a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be held on June 27 at Biltmore Church in Asheville, and he is survived by his wife, daughter, son‑in‑law and grandson.
Jun 23, 2026
Western Carolina Women’s Soccer Unveils 2026 Schedule with Ambitious Road Ahead
The 2026 schedule features 20 matches, including exhibitions, a challenging slate of top‑150 RPI opponents, and a November showdown at the SoCon Women's Soccer Championships.
Jun 22, 2026
Catamounts Load Up for 2026‑27 Season with Ten New Additions
Western Carolina’s men’s basketball program welcomes a strategic mix of returning players and ten newcomers, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the Big South Conference.
May 28, 2026
Catamounts clinch series, secure No. 2 seed for SoCon championship
Western Carolina’s offense surged with solo and two‑run homers, while the pitching staff shut out the Spartans, locking in the second seed for the conference tournament.
May 17, 2026
Western Carolina Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed in 2026 SoCon Championship
Western Carolina’s baseball team is the second seed in the upcoming SoCon tournament, set to begin May 21, and will open play at 12:30 p.m. after earning a first‑round bye.
May 17, 2026