Lacrosse playoff brackets released The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the brackets for the boys and girls lacrosse state playoffs on Wednesday morning. May 1, 2013
NCHSAA board addresses parochial schools, other issues The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors met Wednesday, discussing a number of policy changes in athletics while keeping a watchful eye towards the future. May 1, 2013
NCHSAA looks at eligibility, specific sports The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its spring Board meeting on Wednesday at the NCHSAA offices. May 1, 2013
Deran Coe named next WCPSS athletic director Deran Coe, the athletic director at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, has been selected to replace Bobby Guthrie as the Director of Athletics for WCPSS. Feb 19, 2013
Big implications on Tuesday Tuesday night will bring a number of big games for area high school basketball teams, Nick Stevens breaks some of them down. Feb 4, 2013
Apex avenges loss to Panther Creek, 71-61 Panther Creek is now just one game ahead of Holly Springs for fifth place in the Tri-9 - the last automatic bid to the playoffs from the conference. Jan 31, 2013
Freshman lifts Panther Creek past NRCA Freshman guard Akeem Tate scored the game winner at the last second for Panther Creek on Saturday afternoon, lifting the Catamounts to a 60-59 win over North Raleigh Christian. Jan 19, 2013
Projecting the 4-A East boys basketball playoffs Using the conference standings on HighSchoolOT.com, we are able to project the N.C. High School Athletic Association state playoffs as if the playoffs began today. Jan 21, 2013
NCHSAA abolishes pod system for football The N.C. High School Athletic Association voted Thursday to abolish the pod system for the football state playoffs, except in the 1-A and 1-AA classifications. Dec 6, 2012
Jordan edges Panther Creek, 21-14 In a battle of one win teams, it was Jordan that got their second by beating Panther Creek at home Friday, 21-14. Oct 20, 2012
NCHSAA wraps up Coach-Captain Retreat The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held its fall 2012 Coach-Captain Retreat the weekend of October 12-14, the 33rd in the history of this program. Oct 16, 2012
Cary gets homecoming win over Panther Creek, 29-17 Cary's path to the playoffs started at home Friday night against Tri-Nine opponent Panther Creek, and the Imps did just enough to stay on track and earn a 29-17 win. Oct 13, 2012
Storms postpone some football games Rain accompanied with lightning has moved through much of the viewing area Friday night postponing high school football games along the way. Sep 29, 2012
Fuquay-Varina edges Panther Creek, 21-13 Fuquay-Varina scored the all-important second half touchdown Friday night to get past Panther Creek, 21-13. Sep 22, 2012
Panther Creek drops Tri-9 opener at Athens Drive The Panther Creek Catamounts were disappointed, 30-7, Friday night on the road at Athens Drive in the teams' Tri-9 conference opener. Sep 1, 2012
Lightning strikes yield Leesville success Panther Creek jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the second quarter on a 2-yard TD run by David Mayaka with 6:51 left in the first half. Then the lightning delay came and afterwards it was the Evan Parker and Braxton Berrios show for Leesville Road. Aug 18, 2012
Highlights: Panther Creek 7, Millbrook 0 The lone points of the scrimmage came early in the second half on a bad snap over the head of the Millbrook quarterback on a third-and-long play from the 7-yard line. The ball bounced into the endzone where it was recovered by Panther Creek. Aug 11, 2012
2012 Kickoff: Mike Sutton, Panther Creek Panther Creek offensive lineman Mike Sutton believes the offensive line could be the strength of the team this season. Jul 30, 2012
New coaches to lead Tri-9 teams Five of the nine teams in the Tri-9 this season will be led by new coaches. Middle Creek and Fuquay-Varina are the favorites to win the league. Jul 30, 2012
73 new coaches to take over in NC With the start of the 2012 football season upon us, 73 schools across the state will have a new head coach leading the charge. Jul 30, 2012
East tops West in All-Star football game The East squad defeated the West 34-9 in the NCCA East-West All-Star game Wednesday at Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro. Jul 19, 2012
NFHS makes 16 track & field rule changes New requirements for passing the baton in the exchange zone, and the penalty for wearing an illegal uniform highlight changes in high school track and field rules for next season. Jul 17, 2012
Panther Creek's Hepp has world of experience In the last four years, L.J. Hepp's basketball coaching experience has taken him across the world, into natural disasters, and now back home again. Jul 5, 2012
Medlin: L.J. Hepp glad to be back at Panther Creek L.J. Hepp was coaching basketball in Japan when a tsunami caused the worst natural disaster in Japanese history, now he's back at Panther Creek coaching again. Jul 5, 2012
Wake schools settle federal Title IX complaint Wake County Schools announced a settlement Wednesday to a federal discrimination complaint that they did not comply with Title IX. Jun 20, 2012
WCPSS settles Title IX dispute Wake County Public Schools announced steps to ensure adequate athletic opportunities are available for girls. Jun 20, 2012
Grant named Panther Creek girls soccer coach The school announced on Monday afternoon that David Grant, the current boys soccer coach at the school, has been selected to coach the girls team. Jun 11, 2012
Panther Creek, Green Hope will remain in Tri-9 Conference After appealing to the NCHSAA Board of Directors Tuesday, Green Hope and Panther Creek will remain in the current Tri-9 Conference with other Wake County schools in the upcoming realignment. May 1, 2012
Schuler leaving Panther Creek for Gibbons Todd Schuler said Thursday he will leave the school to become the athletic director at Cardinal Gibbons High School on July 1. Apr 19, 2012
Coach Daniels Inaugural Memorial 5K will run Apr. 28 Apex High School and Panther Creek High School are joining together to put on the Coach Daniels Inaugural Memorial Scholarship 5K on April 28, which is open to all interested participants. Apr 11, 2012
Six Panther Creek athletes sign letters of intent Six Panther Creek athletes will accept Division I athletic scholarships Wednesday, officially making commitments to continue participating in athletics at the collegiate level. Feb 1, 2012
NCHSAA holds realignment meetings The North Carolina High School Athletic Association held two regional realignment meetings earlier this week. Jan 27, 2012
Riverside downs Panther Creek, 37-33 Using the string inside presence of center Mone Jones and timely scoring of Maddie McCallie, Riverside took down Panther Creek 37-33 in the second game of the 8-team MIX 101.5 Girl's Bracket of the HighSchoolOT.com Holiday Invitational. Dec 27, 2011
NCHSAA holds board meeting The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its winter Board meeting on Thursday at the NCHSAA offices. Dec 8, 2011
Panther Creek football coach Bragg leaving Wayne Bragg, the only head football coach Panther Creek High School has known, is leaving the position to become the athletic director at Green Hope High School. Dec 7, 2011
Holiday hoops tourney gets HighSchoolOT.com name What was for years known as the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational, or simply just the Glaxo, is now the HighSchoolOT.com Holiday Invitational! Nov 29, 2011
Wachovia Cup getting a new name For over 30 years, North Carolina high schools have been recognized for athletic excellence with the presentation of the Wachovia Cup. Nov 15, 2011
Panther Creek pushes past Lee County Panther Creek hit the road to play at Lee County Friday and stayed on track with the leaders in the Tri-9 Conference with a 24-14 win over the Yellow Jackets.. Oct 8, 2011
Panther Creek stuns Middle Creek, forces Tri-9 tie After giving up nearly 150 yards through the air to Middle Creek quarterback David Salmon through three and a half quarters and trailing 12-10 at home, Panther Creek senior Matt Williams came up with the game game changer. Oct 1, 2011
Nick's Last Minute Picks: Week 1 Nick gives you his picks for week one of the season - including a pick that would end Green Hope's 38 game losing streak. Aug 19, 2011
Leesville blanks Panther Creek, 49-0 Leesville Road (4A/CAP 8 1-0) scored on the second play from scrimmage in their season opener against Panther Creek (4A/Tri 9 1-0) Friday. Aug 20, 2011
High school sporting event attendance outnumbers college, pros More fans attend high school basketball and football events than the same sports at the college and professional levels combined, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Aug 18, 2011
Former prep stars at Sandhills CC sign with 4-year schools Millbrook's Joe Houpe, Panther Creek's Aaron Toney, Western Harnett's Johnny Elliott, and Pinecrest's Phillip Moultrie and Hilary McLaurin have signed with four-year schools. Aug 15, 2011
Players named to Preseason All-OT Team Several area players were named to the Preseason All-OT Team, a list of players to watch for in the upcoming season. Jul 30, 2011
Hall named Panther Creek's next baseball coach Daniel Hall comes to Panther Creek High School after eleven years as a teacher and coach in the Durham and Orange County public school systems. Jul 29, 2011
NCHSAA prepares for next realignment In 2013, schools will be placed in new conferences and classifications through a process called realignment. Jul 22, 2011
Panther Creek TE picks Duke The 6-foot-5, 220 pound Beilinson verbally committed to Duke on Saturday, days after telling HighSchoolOT.com he hoped to make a decision soon. Jun 26, 2011
Dan Beilinson talks Panther Creek, recruiting Panther Creek tight end Dan Beilinson still has high expectations for the Catamounts this season, and he's also looking to play football in North Carolina next season. Jun 22, 2011
WCPSS supplies information in Title IX complaint Wake County Public Schools is complying with requests from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights in a Title IX investigation against the district. Mar 30, 2011
On The Trail Recruiting Wrap: Mar. 29 Panther Creek tight end Dan Beilinson continues to pick up interest, Keith Marshall makes a double-header visit, and updates on other players. Mar 29, 2011
On The Trail Recruiting Wrap: Mar. 22 Updates on Keith Marshall (Millbrook), Tristan Walker (Southeast Raleigh), R.J. Quick (Chapel Hill), and big performers from the Big Show Combine. Mar 22, 2011
Girls basketball All-District teams announced The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association released the 2010-2011 girls basketball All-District Teams on Thursday afternoon. Mar 17, 2011
Former Panther Creek coach safe in Japan Former Panther Creek boys basketball coach L.J. Hepp and his wife are safe in Japan after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit the country. Mar 11, 2011
Recruiting picking up for Panther Creek TE Panther Creek tight end Dan Beilinson is playing basketball right now for the Catamounts, but his football recruiting is really heating up. Feb 4, 2011
Panther Creek hangs on to beat Cary Panther Creek held on to a lead after a big third quarter to beat Tri-Nine Conference rival Cary 66-62. Jan 7, 2011
Panther Creek girls dominate Apex Apex's girls basketball program isn't used to losing many games by more than 20 points, but Panther Creek did just that on Tuesday night. Dec 7, 2010
Johnson picks up Norfolk State offer Panther Creek defensive back and wide receiver Isaiah Johnson picked up an offer this week from Norfolk State, Catamount head coach Wayne Bragg confirmed Thursday. Dec 2, 2010
Extended interview: Jonathan Douglas Panther Creek running back Jonathan Douglas said making it to the state championship game was a team goal at the beginning of the season. Nov 29, 2010
Extended interview: Dylan McNamara Panther Creek linebacker Dylan McNamara knows it's not every year Wake County teams go to the state championship game. Nov 29, 2010
Extended interview: Wayne Bragg Panther Creek head coach Wayne Bragg says his team is familiar with the offensive style of the Wake Forest-Rolesville Cougars. Nov 29, 2010
Elon offers Panther Creek QB Bryant The offers continue to roll in for Panther Creek quarterback Kameron Bryant as the Catamounts continue rolling in the state playoffs. Nov 29, 2010
Catamount comeback guarantees a Wake team in football final In a match up of 12-1 teams, the Catamounts of Panther Creek made up a 16-point deficit to beat Seventy-First, 35-32, to advance to the Eastern Regional finals in the NCHSAA 4AA football playoffs. Nov 27, 2010
Panther Creek stops South View, 44-21 Jonathan Douglas rushed for three touchdowns, and Panther Creek took advantage of four South View turnovers to advance in the NCHSAA playoffs with a 44-21 win. Nov 13, 2010
Title IX complaint filed against Wake schools A national group has filed a federal complaint against the Wake County Public School System, claiming the district doesn't provide equal opportunities for girls to participate in sports. Nov 10, 2010
Potential Tri-9 ties already broken There is the potential for a three-way tie for second place in the Tri-9 Conference tonight, and if it happens the tie-breaker has already happened. Nov 5, 2010
Extra Effort: Kameron Bryant Panther Creek senior quarterback Kameron Bryant has led the Catamounts to an undefeated season so far this year. He is this week's winner of Tom Suiter's Extra Effort Award. Oct 22, 2010
Live coverage Friday of Middle Creek-Panther Creek game Friday night’s Tri-9 clash between Panther Creek and Middle Creek will be available to watch as a live audio webcast and as an on-demand video webcast. Oct 21, 2010
Cary jumps Panther Creek in Fantastic 50 Cary made a big jump after beating Middle Creek all the way to No. 21. Just behind Cary is undefeated Panther Creek at No. 22. Middle Creek dropped to No. 44 with the loss. Oct 19, 2010
After scare, Panther Creek remains perfect Undefeated Panther Creek (8-0, 5-0) stayed perfect Friday night with a come-from-behind victory over visiting Athens Drive (3-5, 1-4 Tri-Nine). Oct 16, 2010
Nick's OT Top 12: Week 8 After Hillside struggled early against Person, the Hornets and swapped places with Jack Britt once again at the No. 1 spot. Oct 12, 2010
5 area teams in top 20 of Fantastic 50 Jack Britt is the top-ranked area team at No. 5. Fuquay-Varina is the only other area team in the top ten at No. 10. Oct 12, 2010
Nick's OT Top 12: Week 5 Each of the first five positions in this week's OT Top 12 is occupied by a new team this week, including the No. 1 spot. Sep 20, 2010
Panther Creek takes overtime thriller from Fuquay-Varina Kameron Bryant’s two-point conversion pass to C.J. Liley led Panther Creek to a dramatic 38-37 overtime win against visiting Fuquay-Varina in a battle of Tri-Nine Conference unbeatens. Sep 18, 2010
WCPSS reinstates after-school use of buses The school board unanimously voted at a special meeting to put $685,000 back into in its already-approved 2010-11 budget for school buses to take students home. Aug 30, 2010
Jordan's T.J. Thorpe injured in loss to Panther Creek A Jordan two-way player and University of North Carolina recruit left the field with an apparent ankle injury Friday as the Falcons fell, 30-14 to visiting Panther Creek. Aug 28, 2010
Nick Stevens to host live football chat Friday HighSchoolOT.com editor Nick Stevens will host a live chat on Friday, July 30, as North Carolina prepares to kick off the 2010 high school football season. Jul 29, 2010
East-West football game kicks off Wednesday The N.C. East-West All-Star football game will kickoff Wednesday night, concluding the 2010 All-Star Week in North Carolina. Jul 21, 2010
NCHSAA commissioner speaks to N.C. athletic directors North Carolina High School Athletic Association commissioner Davis Whitfield addressed a large group of the state's high school athletic directors on Tuesday morning. Jul 20, 2010
Panther Creek QB Bryant picks up first offer Panther Creek quarterback Kameron Bryant picked up his first offer on Tuesday, Catamounts head coach Wayne Bragg confirmed. Jun 23, 2010
HighSchoolOT.com visitors pick best of 2009-2010 Over the last several days, HighSchoolOT.com visitors have picked the best players, stories, games and performances from the 2009-2010 school year. Jun 15, 2010
Athletes learn lessons at next level Ryan Kelly is still high after his freshman year on the storied Duke Blue Devils basketball team ended with a National Championship April 5, 2010. Jun 15, 2010
NCHSAA, NFHS acknowledge Guthrie's work in coaching education Earlier this week, Bobby Guthrie, Wake County Public Schools' senior administrator for athletics, won a national award for his work in pushing coaching education in Wake County, North Carolina and across the country. Jun 11, 2010
Wake AD Guthrie honored for contributions to coaching education Bobby Guthrie, senior administrator for athletics for the Wake County Public Schools, has been named the National Coach Educator of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations. Jun 8, 2010
Panther Creek names new basketball coach Panther Creek named Mark Adams, a coach from Sebastian, Fla., to fill their boys' basketball coaching opening. Jun 9, 2010
NCHSAA to meet with coaches about pod system The N.C. High School Athletic Association will meet on Tuesday with football coaches from the state about the proposed pod playoff system. Jun 7, 2010
School board member: Drop proposal to cut extra-duty pay Keith Sutton, the chairman of the school board's finance committee, said he will ask the committee to drop the proposal that would cut coaches' pay by 30 percent. May 26, 2010
Extra Effort: Cassie Crawford This week's winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award, Panther Creek's Cassie Crawford, excels in one of the toughest sports, pole vault. May 26, 2010
XC state championships moving to Kernersville The North Carolina High School Athletic Association state cross-country championships will have a new home, starting with the 2010 event. May 26, 2010
Soccer brackets released by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the state playoff soccer brackets on Monday afternoon. May 10, 2010
N.C. State recruits ready to make an impact N.C. State made big news landing C.J. Leslie yesterday, but how will all the talent that Sidney Lowe is bringing to Raleigh will mesh? Apr 29, 2010
Jim Tenopir named NFHS Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jim Tenopir, executive director of the Nebraska School Activities Association for the past nine years, has been named chief operating officer of the NFHS, effective July 1. Apr 26, 2010
Appropriate dress for weigh-ins addressed in high school wrestling A revision in the appropriate dress for weigh-ins in high school wrestling was among four rules changes approved by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 5-7 meeting in Indianapolis. Apr 26, 2010
Budget situation worsens for Wake school system The Wake County Public School System's chief business officer says the school system is facing an additional $20 million in budget cuts, on top of other money problems the district is facing. Apr 6, 2010
Live Blog: Middle Creek beats Panther Creek, 62-46 We are courtside tonight for the Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek boys basketball game in the second round of the Tri-9 Conference Tournament. Feb 17, 2010
Fuquay-Varina downs Panther Creek in overtime Panther Creek had to come from behind to take Fuquay-Varina to overtime on Friday, but the Bengals pulled out the win, 48-46. Jan 16, 2010
After slow start, Panther Creek pounds Cary Panther Creek got off to a slow start against Cary, playing sloppy with the ball as the Imps created turnovers near half court. Jan 9, 2010
Panther Creek looking for softball coach According to the Wake County Public School System, the softball coaching position is open at Panther Creek and athletic director Todd Schuler is accepting resumes. Dec 22, 2009
New Panther Creek coach gets first win New Panther Creek boys basketball coach Travis Chapman got his first win as the varsity boys basketball coach on Monday. Dec 1, 2009
Jack Britt a tough draw for Panther Creek Panther Creek needed a win over Cary last week to get into the playoffs. They got the win, but they may have gotten to the tougher draw between themselves and the Imps. Nov 8, 2009
NCHSAA releases football seeding ADM numbers The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the 2009 Average Daily Membership numbers for football seeding purposes. Nov 1, 2009
Bubble Watch: Who's in? Who's out? Nick Stevens explains the playoff system and breaks down who he thinks has already secured a playoff bid, who still has work to do, and who is already on the outside looking in. Oct 26, 2009
New LAX conferences finalized by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association has finalized the new conferences for boys and girls lacrosse. Oct 20, 2009
Dual team tennis brackets released by NCHSAA The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the 2009 girls dual team tennis playoff brackets for the 3-A and 4-A classifications. Oct 19, 2009
Hillside moves into Nick's Triangle Top Ten Harnett Central moves up to No. 6 this week. I decided to move them up past Middle Creek after the Mustangs were taken to the fourth quarter by Holly Springs. Sep 14, 2009
Big plays spark Panther Creek past Sanderson Catamount quarterback Kameron Bryant three three touchdown passes, including scoring strikes of 66 and 42 yards to wideout Jay Townsend. Sep 12, 2009
Panther Creek gets comeback win over Jordan Panther Creek lost a heart-breaker last week to Leesville Road, but the Catamounts came back against Jordan in week two to get their first victory of the season. Aug 29, 2009
Is the Tri-9 the best conference? You read the headline right. Nick Stevens is talking about the Tri-9 possibly being the Triangle's best football conference. Aug 27, 2009
Only two teams move in Nick's Triangle Top Ten Only two teams changed in this week's edition of Nick's Triangle Top Ten, that tells me my preseason predictions were nearly spot on, at least for the first week of action. Aug 24, 2009
CalPreps.com releases final 2009 football predictions Computer rankings are always a cause for controversy, and I'm sure some people are going to have something to say about the computer rankings from CalPreps.com. Aug 13, 2009
Bragg: If season started today, both QBs would play Bragg didn't say either quarterback had the upper hand, in fact, he suggested that both quarterbacks would play if the first game were to be today. Aug 4, 2009
Nick's pre-preseason Triangle Top Ten The 2009 football season is upon us. All summer I have been watching 7-on-7 competitions, going to camps and workouts, and talking to coaches about their teams and conferences. Aug 3, 2009
Schools host midnight madness to ring in new season Several local schools hosted their own midnight madness practices to ring in the start of the 2009 high school football season here in North Carolina. Aug 1, 2009
Club, high school teams should coexist In the last few years we have seen an increase in animosity between high school teams and coaches and the club teams and coaches. Jul 20, 2009
Panther Creek to host midnight madness Panther Creek head football coach Wayne Bragg said the program will host a midnight madness at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 1, to mark the first day of high school football practice. Jul 20, 2009
Triangle 4-A pecking order about to change The last few seasons, the Cap 7 has been the power conference in the Triangle area, and last year the conference may have peaked. Jul 16, 2009
2011 Cary prospect picks up Division-I interest Kameron Bryant has picked up some interest from Division-I programs in recent weeks, and he has started camping at some of those schools. Jun 26, 2009
Highlights: Kameron Bryant gaining interest Bryant has had increasing interest from a number of colleges and also had a good showing at a national combine in Atlanta recently. Jun 23, 2009
Beat the Heat: Enjoy your summer workouts the safe way It’s summertime. Everyone is in vacation mode. The days are longer, and we have more time to play outdoors. But overdoing it in the heat can take the fun out of summer in a hurry. Jun 10, 2009
Lacrosse snowballs into a state-sanctioned sport In December 2008, the NCHSAA board voted to sanction both men’s and women’s lacrosse as a championship sport starting with the 2009-10 academic year. May 24, 2009
4-A Mideast Regional track meet moved According to the N.C. High School Athletic Association, the 4-A Mideast Regional track meet has been moved to Panther Creek. May 13, 2009
NCHSAA to address issues at meetings this week The N.C. High School Athletic Association will hold their semiannual Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday morning at their headquarters in Chapel Hill. May 4, 2009
Panther Creek's Collins headed to Methodist Panther Creek defensive back Kevin Collins has accepted an offer to play football at Methodist University, according to Catamount head coach Wayne Bragg. Apr 28, 2009
Panther Creek heads All-District team Earnest Ross was named the district's Player of the Year, while head coach L.J. Hepp was named Coach of the Year. Mar 30, 2009
North Carolina cruises at All Star Classic The Triangle's best led their teams to emphatic wins over South Carolina at the 12th annual Carolina's All Star Classic on Saturday. Mar 23, 2009
NCHSAA announces conference Wachovia Cup standings Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Company, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for winter sports in the Wachovia Cup competitions for the 2008-2009 sports season. Mar 18, 2009
WCPSS to honor athletic achievements The Wake County Public School System's senior director of athletics, Bobby Guthrie, reported the school districts accomplishments for the 2008-2009 winter sports season to the Board of Education. Mar 13, 2009
Athletics not immune to WCPSS economic problems On Feb. 6, the Wake County Public School System announced a hiring freeze effective immediately until at least June 30, and Wake County senior director of athletics Bobby Guthrie said that the freeze will impact athletics. Mar 8, 2009
Panther Creek still missing 3 players The Panther Creek Catamounts are still missing three players as they prepare to take on Jack Britt in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A regional semifinal. Mar 3, 2009
Shorthanded Panther Creek pulls out last-second win Panther Creek led by as much as 14 in the first half, and they led 32-24 and the break, but Southern Durham chipped away through the third quarter. Feb 28, 2009
Winter weather threatens NCHSAA regionals The N.C. High School Athletic Association was monitoring weather forecasts Saturday afternoon as a potential winter storm approaches North Carolina. Feb 28, 2009
Regional brackets posted by NCHSAA Panther Creek will face Jack Britt. Enloe will see Terry Sanfrod. Hillside Girls will take on South View, while Southeast Raleigh will play Hoggard. Feb 28, 2009
Panther Creek plays without 2 starters, 1 reserve When Panther Creek came out of the locker room to warm-up prior to playing Southern Durham on Friday, two players were notably absent - Earnest Ross and Brandon Oliver. Feb 28, 2009
Catamounts 'D' locks up Millbrook, 55-25 Panther Creek held the Wildcats to 15 percent shooting on its way to a 30-point win in the second round of the NCHSAA 4-A playoffs. Feb 25, 2009
NCHSAA 4-A boys & girls basketball pairings See where your team is playing this week, who they are playing, who they could play, and how tough the road to Greenville is for them. Feb 22, 2009
Panther Creek owns Tri-8 boys awards Head coach L.J. Hepp was named the conference's coach of the year, while senior Earnest Ross was named the player of the year. Feb 20, 2009
Panther Creek wins 2nd straight Tri-8 tourney title Panther Creek won it's second straight tournament title on Friday, ending Lee County's Cinderella story and any chance at a Yellow Jacket playoff berth. Feb 21, 2009
Local players nominated for McDonald's All-American game The field for the 2009 McDonald's All-American game will be announced Wednesday night at 6 p.m., and several local players have been nominated for the event. Feb 18, 2009
Mock, Cary make marks at Mideast Regional With four champions, Cary won the Mideast Regional wrestling title Saturday. Also, Chapel Hill's Corey Mock punched his ticket to Winston-Salem, where next weekend he'll be seeking his fourth state championship. Feb 15, 2009
Lady Falcons too much for Panther Creek It was a slow start in the opening half, but the Green Hope Falcons proved victorious over the home Catamounts on Tuesday evening, knocking off Panther Creek, 52-33. Jan 28, 2009
Post players lift Panther Creek past Middle Creek Panther Creek head coach L.J. Hepp knew his team would have the advantage when it came to height on Friday night, and the Catamounts utilized their post players in their 60-48 win over Middle Creek. Jan 17, 2009
Postgame Interview: David Kushner, Middle Creek Middle Creek head coach David Kushner said the role players on his team need to step up when Garrius Adams and Tom Tankelewicz struggle. Jan 17, 2009
Postgame Interview: Earnest Ross, Panther Creek Panther Creek guard Earnest Ross said the game against Middle Creek was a game that he can tell his children and grandchildren about. Jan 17, 2009
Medlin: Battle of the Creeks WRAL's Ken Medlin was in attendance as Panther Creek took down rival Middle Creek to remain undefeated in conference play. Jan 17, 2009
Postgame Interview: L.J. Hepp, Panther Creek Panther Creek head coach L.J. Hepp was happy with the defensive performance he got from his team against Middle Creek. Jan 17, 2009
'Battle of the Creeks' not just another game Panther Creek and Middle Creek will face off Friday night in what is expected to be one of the biggest games of the season. Jan 16, 2009
Oliver delivers in Cats' win over Athens Forward Marques Oliver scores game-high 23 points to lead Panther Creek to a 57-48 win over previously undefeated Athens Drive. Jan 9, 2009
4th quarter defense lifts Panther Creek over Apex The game ended with Panther Creek holding Apex to just two field goals in the final quarter, securing the Catamounts' 52-43 victory over their conference foe. Jan 6, 2009
NCHSAA releases fall standings for conference Wachovia Cups Wachovia Bank, N.A., along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, today announced the standings for fall sports in the Wachovia Cup competitions for the 2008-2009 sports season. Jan 6, 2009
Triangle players, teams set GSK records The GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational concluded Tuesday with Christ School, Centennial and Broughton winning championships, but a number of records appear to have been tied or broken during the tournament. Jan 1, 2009
Panther Creek beats Knightdale in GSK, 60-46 Panther Creek came into the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational undefeated, and after beating Knightdale Tuesday 60-46, the Catamounts left the tournament with only one loss. Dec 31, 2008
Dave Telep talks about prospects in the 2008 GSK Scout.com's National Director of Recruiting for men's basketball talks about some of the top prospects in this year's GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational. Dec 23, 2008
Hunter, Habich receive Tri-8 awards Bengal head coach Ryan Habich was named the conference's Coach of the Year, while sophomore running back Cory Hunter was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Dec 4, 2008
Panther Creek hosts first signing day in school history Basketball player Earnest Ross signed with Auburn, Jaleesa Wilson signed with Denver for gymnastics, and lacrosse player Taylor Womble signed with Wingate. Nov 14, 2008
Week 12: Tri-8 at a glance This week features Apex at Lee County, Green Hope at Athens Drive, Panther Creek at Middle Creek, and Cary at Fuquay-Varina. Nov 6, 2008
Green Hope eliminates Broughton, 1-0 Thanks to Justin Taylor's early goal, Green Hope knocked off two-time reigning state champion Broughton 1-0 in the second round of the 4-A soccer playoffs Saturday night. Elsewhere, Millbrook beat Panther Creek 2-0. Nov 2, 2008
Cary survives Panther Creek, 10-7 The Cary Imps needed a win Friday night to stay in contention for a playoff bid, and they got it against Panther Creek. Nov 1, 2008
Week 11: Tri-Eight at a glance This week features Fuquay-Varina at Apex, Athens Drive at Middle Creek, Lee County at Green Hope, and Cary at Panther Creek Oct 30, 2008
Athens Drives handles Panther Creek, 49-25 Athens Drive accumulated almost 500-yards in total offense Friday, on their way to a 49-25 victory over conference foe Panther Creek. Oct 25, 2008
Catamounts climb to top of Tri-Eight Upstart Panther Creek emerged as the Tri-Eight champion this season, a result that was three years in the making. Oct 24, 2008
Week 9: Tri-Eight at a glance Week 9 in the Tri-Eight has Fuquay-Varina at Middle Creek, Apex at Panther Creek, Cary at Green Hope and Lee County at Athens Drive. Oct 16, 2008
Falcons sweep Tri-Eight cross country titles The Green Hope boys' and girls' cross country teams won their respective Tri-Eight championships Wednesday at WakeMed Soccer Park. Oct 16, 2008
Panther Creek gets second straight win, beats Lee County The Panther Creek Catamounts got their first ever varsity conference win last week against Green Hope, and this week they created a winning streak for themselves by beating Lee County, 28-20. Oct 11, 2008
Wide open Tri-Eight race begins In the first week of Tri-Eight play, Athens Drive is at Apex, Lee County is at Cary, Middle Creek is at Green Hope and Panther Creek is at Fuquay-Varina. Sep 25, 2008
Panther Creek atop the Tri-Eight The Catamounts soccer team is the surprise leader near the league's halfway point. Also, East Wake is dominating the Greater Neuse, while key match-ups loom in the Cap 7 and PAC 6. Oct 23, 2008
Panther Creek vs. Holly Springs Holly Springs earns the first varsity win in the program’s history, as they take down Panther Creek, 35-14. Sep 13, 2008
Panther Creek to get modular units in January Panther Creek High School students will continue taking classes in the library, cafeteria and other non-classroom spaces until January, school officials said Wednesday. Sep 10, 2008
After slow start, Broughton runs away from Panther Creek It was a very rainy night Friday as Tropical Storm Hanna approached the state of North Carolina, but it didn't keep Broughton and Panther Creek from going at it in a non-conference match-up. Sep 7, 2008
Prep football schedules changed, Football Friday canceled Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to strengthen over the next few days, and with its potential impact on North Carolina Friday, schools across the state have been forced to change their schedules. Sep 4, 2008
Panther Creek scores 20 in 4th quarter, but falls Sanderson too the commanding lead in the first half. At the break, Sanderson led Panther Creek 20-3, led by the outstanding play of Jeff Massey. Aug 30, 2008
Leesville survives Panther Creek 2nd half rally Leesville Road put up all of their points in the first half, but the lack of an offense in the second half wasn't an issue for the Pride. Aug 23, 2008
Tri-8 looking for experience that Apex has The Tri-Eight teams that attended the HighSchoolOT.com launch party Tuesday had a common message - inexperience. But Apex was the outlier. Aug 21, 2008
Are Panther Creek and Green Hope sleepers? High School OT's Nick Stevens explains why Green Hope and Panther Creek - two programs who have struggled recently - could be sleeper teams in 2008. Aug 7, 2008
Stevens: Apex should take Tri-8 The Tri-Eight Conference seemed to be in Athens Drive's control last year, that is until a late-season hiccup against Middle Creek. The conference ended up in a 3-way tie between the Jaguars, the Mustangs, and Fuquay-Varina. Jul 4, 2008
Chris__Edwards: Looking ahead at 2014 Duke Baseball: 6 of top 7 hitters return plus healthy backstop. Pitching staff looks to be in good shape, too. — Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:35 AM
Chris__Edwards: Thought: Why do hospitals/doctors put all the sick people in the same room? Seems kind of asinine. But what do I know. — Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:29 AM
Chris__Edwards: So thankful I've found someone who'll spend her five month anniversary waiting in the ER with my family. Blessed to have @kellymo85. Love u — Monday, May 20, 2013 8:45 PM
NickStevensHSOT: Hope @Kevin_Kuz is doing OK in OKC. These pics of the tornado damage coming out of there are really bad. — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:29 PM
NickStevensHSOT: RT @starnewsvarsity: Confirmed with school: Jack Holley, longtime #hsfb coach in SE NC, has passed away. We'll have an obit/story up shortl… — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:16 PM
highschoolot: The game times for the girls soccer state championships have been released: http://t.co/26a7JWWSeO — Monday, May 20, 2013 5:12 PM
Chris__Edwards: Don't do this often but prayers for my grandma would be greatly appreciated. — Monday, May 20, 2013 3:15 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: #GoACC "@DerekMedlin: Welp. RT @JasonWFLA: Schiano: "We have our starting quarterback, and it's Josh Freeman."" — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:45 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: It rained hard in Fuquay all through the night and early morning, with more pockets of rain expected throughout today. — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:30 PM
ZachMayoHSOT: The 4th round playoff baseball game between Fuquay Varina and Green Hope, scheduled for tonight, has been moved to tomorrow at 7 p.m. — Monday, May 20, 2013 1:28 PM
NFHS_Org: For the third time, a competitive balance proposal by @ohsaasports was defeated by a close margin, 327-308. http://t.co/NGw971KR7X — Monday, May 20, 2013 10:25 AM
NFHS_Org: RT @playonsports: No rest for the weary...action starts today at 10am with @FHSAA Baseball https://t.co/g0Me3oiC8X — Monday, May 20, 2013 10:06 AM
NFHS_Org: The @mshsl just completed its second robotics state tournament. Another interesting way to get students involved! http://t.co/gs13kOutav — Monday, May 20, 2013 9:55 AM
NickStevensHSOT: This whole morning rush hour thing is for the birds. Glad I don't do this every day! — Monday, May 20, 2013 7:10 AM
highschoolot: RT @AD_cghsnc: Soccer change: 3A East Final (Gibbons vs White Oak) will be played at Gibbons this Tues.,5/21 at 6pm. #NCHSAA@PrepsNow@hi… — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:45 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow as East Chapel Hill takes down Charlotte Catholic in the girls LAX championship: http://t.co/TPi9o7cVij — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:12 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow from the boys LAX state championship as Apex takes the win with one second left: http://t.co/J1mTcHdad0 — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:11 AM
highschoolot: Slideshow with lots of pics from the 4A track and field state championship in Greensboro: http://t.co/O6QheOYcZT — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:10 AM
highschoolot: Millbrook's boys tennis team won a 5-4 thriller over RJ Reynolds to take the 4A tennis title: http://t.co/M3ZKpP78Ju — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:07 AM
highschoolot: The Southeast Raleigh girls track team edged Wakefield to win the 4A state championship: http://t.co/oszt6EcK1V — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:06 AM
highschoolot: The Knightdale boys track team won its third straight state championship on Saturday: http://t.co/25duIqEsDN — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:05 AM