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2013 Girls Lacrosse Playoff Brackets
View the brackets for the 2013 girls lacrosse state playoffs.
May 10, 2013
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
Boys dual team tennis first round scoreboard
HighSchoolOT.com is tracking statewide scores from the first round of the boys dual team tennis state playoffs.
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
2013 Boys Tennis Playoff Brackets
View the brackets for the 2013 dual team boys tennis state playoffs.
May 14, 2013
Panther Creek, Holly Springs to break 5th place tie
The two teams will meet at 5 p.m. at Cary High School on Thursday evening to break the tie for fifth place.
Feb 20, 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
Former Panther Creek football player signs with Kansas
Former Panther Creek High School football player Isaiah Johnson has landed in the Big 12 Conference.
Feb 6, 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
Nick Stevens breaks down the Tri-9 playoff bubble
HighSchoolOT.com Senior Editor Nick Stevens breaks down the playoff picture for a log-jammed Tri-9.
Feb 1, 2013
Area players selected for Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge
A number of area players have been selected to participate in Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge.
Feb 1, 2013
Our lens on 2013 Carolina Challenge players
See photos of players selected to play in the 7th Annual Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge.
Feb 1, 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
Boys Basketball: Panther Creek vs. Apex (Jan. 31, 2013)
Apex avenged an earlier loss to Panther Creek to stay in the hunt for the regular season title in the Tri-9.
Feb 1, 2013
Weekly Wrap: Garner wins, overtime madness, Holly Springs still alive
Nick Stevens talks about Garner's win over Clayton, a few overtime games in the Cap 8, and more in this week's "Weekly Wrap."
Jan 27, 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
Girls Basketball: Green Hope vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 11, 2013)
Green Hope's girls basketball team defeated Panther Creek in a Tri-9 girls game, 48-37.
Jan 12, 2013
Boys Basketball: Green Hope vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 11, 2013)
Green Hope picked up a road win in Tri-9 Conference play over Panther Creek on Friday.
Jan 12, 2013
Summers: Southeast Raleigh vs. Harnett Central, Girls; Panther Creek vs. Fuquay-Varina, Boys (Dec. 14, 2012)
Erin Summers has highlights as two undefeated girls teams meet in the Greater Neuse River and of the Tri-9 boys game between Panther Creek and Fuquay-Varina.
Dec 15, 2012
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
Summer dead period among changes approved at NCHSAA meeting
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors completed its winter Board meeting on Thursday at the NCHSAA offices.
Dec 6, 2012
Person boys take over top spot in OT Top 10 Poll
Person takes over the top spot after Millbrook suffered back-to-back losses to Knightdale and Apex last week.
Dec 3, 2012
Hoops Headquarters: Nov. 21, 2012
Nick Stevens has highlights from the opening week of high school basketball season in North Carolina.
Nov 21, 2012
Athens Drive, Middle Creek lead Tri-9 Player of the Year awards
Middle Creek's David Salmon is the Offensive Player of the Year; Athens Drive's Dan Riddle is the Defensive Player of the Year.
Nov 10, 2012
Armstrong: Hillside vs. N. Durham, Green Hope vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 26, 2012)
Rick Armstrong has the highlights from Hillside vs. N. Durham and Green Hope vs. Panther Creek.
Oct 27, 2012
Broughton, Panther Creek take home tennis state titles
Broughton's Maggie Kane won the singles title while the Panther Creek duo of Sammi Smith and Jordan Strickland won doubles.
Oct 27, 2012
Green Hope holds off Panther Creek, 14-3
Green Hope entered the half with a slim lead and held on Friday in a 14-3 win over Panther Creek.
Oct 27, 2012
Panther Creek vs. Jordan (Oct. 19, 2012)
Panther Creek fell to Jordan 21-14 at Jordan on Friday.
Oct 20, 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
Brackets released for dual team girls tennis
The N.C. High School Athletic Association released the state playoff brackets for dual team girls tennis on Monday.
Oct 15, 2012
Stevens: Wakefield vs. Enloe, N. Durham vs. Apex, Panther Creek vs. Cary (Oct. 12, 2012)
Nick Stevens has the highlights from Wakefield vs. Enloe, N. Durham vs. Apex and Panther Creek vs. Cary.
Oct 13, 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
Lee County vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 5, 2012)
Panther Creek fell at home to Lee County 35-14.
Oct 6, 2012
Lee County runs past Panther Creek, 35-14
Lee County built a lead at the half and went on to beat Panther Creek Friday night, 35-14.
Oct 6, 2012
Slideshow: Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek (Sept. 28, 2012)
Middle Creek leads Panther Creek as Rashawn King's jersey is retired, but the game will be completed on Saturday after lightning postponed the game.
Sep 29, 2012
Holliday: Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek, Green Hope vs. Fuquay-Varina (Sept. 28, 2012)
Bob Holliday has the highlights from Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek and Green Hope vs. Fuquay-Varina.
Sep 29, 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
Stevens: Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek (Sept. 29, 2012)
Middle Creek survived a comeback by Panther Creek in a game that spanned two days due to the weather.
Sep 29, 2012
Middle Creek survives Saturday comeback by Panther Creek
In a soggy game, Middle Creek had to survive a Panther Creek comeback as the Mustangs took the 35-26 win.
Sep 29, 2012
Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 21, 2012)
Fuquay-Varina defeated Panther Creek 21-13 Friday.
Sep 22, 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 vs. Apex (Sept. 14, 2012)
Panther Creek fell to Apex Friday night.
Sep 15, 2012
Slideshow: Holly Springs vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 7, 2012)
Holly Springs took out Panther Creek in overtime on Friday night, 23-20.
Sep 7, 2012
Munden: Holly Springs vs. Panther Creek, Athens Drive vs. Green Hope (Sept. 7, 2012)
Jamie Munden has the highlights from Holly Springs vs. Panther Creek and Athens Drive at Green Hope.
Sep 8, 2012
Panther Creek vs. Athens Drive (Aug. 31, 2012)
Athens Drive took a big 30-7 win over Panther Creek Friday night.
Sep 1, 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
Minnick: SSS vs. Green Hope, Leesville Road vs. Panther Creek (Aug. 17, 2012)
Beau Minnick has highlights from Green Hope's win over Smithfield-Selma and Leesville Road's win over Panther Creek.
Aug 18, 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
PC's Crocker likes his depth
Panther Creek put a deep team on display at the HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree.
Aug 11, 2012
Observations from the HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree
Nick Stevens breaks down some of his thoughts after the HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree.
Aug 12, 2012
Millbrook, Panther Creek struggle on offense in jamboree contest
Millbrook and Panther Creek can each take solace in the fact that Saturday's scrimmage at the HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree did not count.
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
2012 Kickoff: Sean Crocker, Panther Creek
After coaching at Middle Creek, Sean Crocker talks about his first year at Panther Creek.
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
Robertson enrolls at GH; offers rolling in
David Robertson, who has enrolled Green Hope, has picked up three offers.
Jul 23, 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
Highlights: East beats West in football all-star game
The East blew past the West in the football all-star game, 34-9.
Jul 19, 2012
Slideshow: 2012 NCCA East-West All-Star Football Game
The East defeated the West in the all-star football game on Wednesday, 34-9.
Jul 19, 2012
Area football players to represent East in all-star game
All-Star Week will wrap up in Greensboro on Wednesday night with the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Football Game at Grimsley High School.
Jul 18, 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
Baseball Rules Committee addresses altering of bats
New language has been added to the high school baseball rules to re-emphasize that non-wood bats cannot be altered.
Jul 17, 2012
Cromer named softball coach at Panther Creek
Panther Creek High School named Bryan Cromer as the new head varsity softball coach Tuesday.
Jul 10, 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
Stevens: Hepp's basketball experiences hard to top
Panther Creek basketball coach L.J. Hepp has coached basketball in two different countries.
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
Hepp returns to bench to lead Panther Creek hoops
L.J. Hepp, Dameon Clay, and Shawan Robinson will combine to lead Pamther Creek boys basketball during the 2012-13 school year.
Jun 18, 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
HighSchoolOT.com Invitational proceeds go to 10 scholarship winners
Ten college-bound student-athletes from the Triangle-area have earned scholarships for their efforts in the community, in the classroom and on the playing field.
May 24, 2012
12 teams to compete in HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree
The HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree will include 12 football teams this August, up from last year's 10-team field.
May 23, 2012
Panther Creek basketball coach Adams resigns
Panther Creek High School basketball coach Mark Adams resigned Wednesday after two year at the position.
May 23, 2012
Hepp named next athletic director at Panther Creek
Former boys basketball coach L.J. Hepp has been named the next athletic director at Panther Creek.
May 15, 2012
NCHSAA grants appeal to keep Green Hope, Panther Creek in Tri-9
Green Hope and Panther Creek are waiting to hear if their final appeal will keep them in the Tri-9 Conference.
May 1, 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
Policy changes possible for Wake athletics
Changes could be in store for athletics in Wake County Public Schools next year.
Apr 19, 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
Green Hope, Panther Creek to make final realignment appeal to NCHSAA
Green Hope and Panther Creek High Schools will have one final chance to appeal their new conference assignment to the N.C. High School Athletic Association.
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
NCHSAA denies Panther Creek appeal, school accepts response
NCHSAA Commissioner Davis Whitfield said the NCHSAA was given the authority to determine the qualifications in conjunction with the NCBCA.
Feb 19, 2012
Panther Creek files formal protest against NCHSAA playoffs
Panther Creek's boys basketball team expected to see their name on one of the lines when the 4-A playoff bracket was released on Saturday, but they didn't.
Feb 18, 2012
Players announced for 2012 Carolina Challenge
If the Carolina Challenge rosters are any indication, the underclassmen in North Carolina are a talented bunch.
Feb 6, 2012
Our lens on 2012 Carolina Challenge selections
See photos of some of the area players selected to Dave Telep's Carolina Challenge.
Feb 6, 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
Green Hope, Panther Creek in realignment pinch
4-A Triangle schools were largely spared in the last realignment, but things are different this time around.
Jan 27, 2012
Boys Basketball: Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 24, 2012)
Panther Creek defeated Fuquay-Varina in a Tri-9 boys game on Tuesday night.
Jan 25, 2012
Seniors stand out at Big Show Combine
Garner running back Juwan Moye was named the Most Valuable Player at the combine.
Jan 24, 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
Georgia high school leads WRAL wrestling tournament after first day
High school wrestlers from four states converged on Athens Drive High School Friday to take part in the 40th annual WRAL High School Invitational Wrestling Tournament.
Dec 17, 2011
Jordan girls forfeit two games
The Jordan Falcons reported an ineligible player to the NCHSAA.
Dec 16, 2011
Hoops Headquarters: Dec. 14, 2011
Nick Stevens has early highlights from week four of the high school basketball season.
Dec 15, 2011
Lady Catamounts set to make first appearance in Holiday Invitational
Panther Creek is set to make their first appearance in the annual Holiday Invitational, hoping to use tournament as a launching point for success down the stretch
Dec 16, 2011
NCHSAA football playoffs stay the same, hoops change
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is hosting its semi-annual Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.
Dec 9, 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
Exciting match-ups on tap at HighSchoolOT.com Holiday Invitational
There are some exciting match-ups on tap for the first round of the event in both the boys and girls tournaments.
Nov 30, 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
Panther Creek boys avenge playoff loss to Jordan
An offensive explosion in the second half lifted Panther Creek to a 65-47 win over Jordan on Monday night.
Nov 22, 2011
Middle Creek's Jones, Banks named Tri-9 players of the year
Middle Creek wide receiver Kevin Jones was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while lineman Josh Banks was named the Defensive Player of the Year.
Nov 19, 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
Slideshow: Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek (Nov. 4, 2011)
Middle Creek got revenge on Panther Creek in the first round of the state playoffs, 28-20.
Nov 5, 2011
Middle Creek survives in 28-20 win over Panther Creek
Middle Creek's sloppy 28-20 win over Panther Creek Friday night was a perfect example of surviving and advancing.
Nov 5, 2011
Hillside, Byrd move into top 5 in latest OT Poll
In the HighSchoolOT.com OT Top 12 Poll, Hillside is now ranked No. 4, followed by Douglas Byrd at No. 5.
Oct 31, 2011
Panther Creek vs. Green Hope (Oct. 28, 2011)
Panther Creek took a 35-18 win over Green Hope Friday.
Oct 29, 2011
Football playoffs begin this week, brackets set
The 2011 N.C. High School Athletic Association state football playoffs are now set.
Oct 30, 2011
Panther Creek soars to 35-18 win over Falcons
Panther Creek stopped Green Hope by the 35-18 score Friday night.
Oct 29, 2011
Interesting early match-ups in projected playoff brackets
After week 10, the playoff projections will become more clear for all classifications.
Oct 20, 2011
Volleyball state playoffs set to begin Saturday
Volleyball teams from around the state will begin the state playoffs on Saturday.
Oct 20, 2011
Girls tennis brackets released, play starts Tuesday
The first round of the dual team playoffs will be held on Oct. 18, followed by the district round on Oct. 25.
Oct 17, 2011
Hoke drops out, Kinston moves in OT Top 12
With an 8-1 record, the Kinston Vikings are in a HighSchoolOT.com poll for the first time ever.
Oct 17, 2011
Cary vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 14, 2011)
Cary won the conference battle 19-7 over Panther Creek.
Oct 15, 2011
Slideshow: Cary vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 14, 2011)
Cary gave Panther Creek a 19-7 loss on Friday night, breaking a 3-way tie for first in the Tri-9.
Oct 15, 2011
Cary tops Catamounts in Tri-9 rivalry game
The Imps went into Panther Creek and came away with the 19-7 victory.
Oct 15, 2011
Area players named to Shrine Bowl
Area players will represent North Carolina this winter in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
Oct 13, 2011
County breakdown of Shrine Bowl selections
Get a county-by-county look at the 2011 Shrine Bowl selections.
Oct 13, 2011
Top teams shift in OT Top 12 Polls
There were a number of changes at the top of HighSchoolOT.com's polls for week nine.
Oct 10, 2011
Panther Creek vs. Lee County (Oct. 7, 2011)
Panther Creek took the win over Lee County 24-14 Friday night.
Oct 8, 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
Several shakeups in latest area polls
A number of changes were made in this week's HighSchoolOT.com Top 12 Polls.
Oct 4, 2011
Slideshow: Middle Creek vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 30, 2011)
Panther Creek stuns Middle Creek in a Tri-9 game, 16-12.
Sep 30, 2011
Summers: Fuquay-Varina vs. Green Hope, Middle Creek vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 30, 2011)
Erin Summers has highlights from Fuquay-Varina vs. Green Hope and Middle Creek at Panther Creek.
Oct 1, 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
Fuquay-Varina dominates Panther Creek, 41-14
Bengals take the 41-14 home victory over the visiting Catamounts.
Sep 24, 2011
Mitchell: Athens Drive vs. Holly Springs, Panther Creek vs. Fuquay-Varina (Sept. 23, 2011)
WRAL's Mandy Mitchell has highlights from Athens Drive's win over Holly Springs and Panther Creeks' loss to Fuquay-Varina.
Sep 24, 2011
Slideshow: Panther Creek vs. Fuquay-Varina (Sept. 23, 2011)
Fuquay-Varina cruised past Panther Creek in a Tri-9 Conference game 41-14.
Sep 24, 2011
Tri-9 race could be decided on Friday
We're about halfway through the regular season, but on Friday, the Tri-9 race could be decided.
Sep 19, 2011
Medlin: Apex vs. Panther Creek, Fuquay-Varina vs. Cary (Sept. 16, 2011)
WRAL's Ken Medlin saw action from Apex at Panther Creek and Fuquay-Varina at Cary.
Sep 17, 2011
Panther Creek holds turf in 25-6 win over Apex
David Mayaka scored three touchdowns as Panther Creek defeated the Cougars 25-6.
Sep 17, 2011
Summers: Chapel Hill vs. Riverside, Athens Drive vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 2, 2011)
WRAL's Erin Summers took in Chapel Hill's 38-13 win over Riverside and Panther Creek's late comeback victory over Athens Drive.
Sep 3, 2011
Panther Creek steals heartbreaker from Jags, 23-20
It came down to the wire but the Catamounts edged the Jaguars with a 23-20 win.
Sep 3, 2011
Field released for former Glaxo tournament
In December, the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational will have a different name.
Aug 31, 2011
Bragg sees swing in attitude, results at Panther Creek
Rewind to the 2010 season and you'll see a different Panther Creek football team.
Aug 30, 2011
Sanderson vs. Panther Creek (Aug. 26, 2011)
Panther Creek got back on track in a big way Friday night, taking a 50-0 win over Sanderson.
Aug 27, 2011
Panther Creek stomps Sanderson, 50-0
The Catamounts would earn their first win of the season with the 50-0 blanking of the Spartans.
Aug 27, 2011
Panther Creek at Leesville (Aug. 19, 2011)
Panther Creek fell to Leesville 49-0 in the teams' season opener Friday night.
Aug 20, 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
Slideshow: Mellow Mushroom Pigskin Classic (Aug. 12, 2011)
Wake Forest-Rolesville hosted the 2011 Mellow Mushroom Pigskin Classic on Friday, featuring eight teams.
Aug 12, 2011
Highlights: Wake Forest-Rolesville vs. Panther Creek (Aug. 12, 2011)
In a rematch of the 2010 4-AA Eastern Regional Final, Panther Creek & Wake Forest-Rolesville played in the Pigskin Classic.
Aug 13, 2011
Panther Creek's Bragg saw mixed results at Pigskin
Panther Creek head coach Wayne Bragg said he saw good things and bad things at the Pigskin from his team.
Aug 13, 2011
Highlights: Northern Durham vs. Panther Creek (Aug. 10, 2011)
Panther Creek traveled to Durham County Stadium to scrimmage the Northern Durham Knights on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2011
Slideshow: Northern Durham vs. Panther Creek (Aug. 10, 2011)
Panther Creek traveled to Durham County Stadium to take on Northern Durham in a preseason scrimmage.
Aug 10, 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
To be an all-star
There aren't many people in the world that can call themselves an all-star.
Jul 22, 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
Panther Creek focused on this season, not last
Panther Creek is coming off its best football season in school history.
Jun 22, 2011
Beilinson favors in-state schools
Panther Creek's Dan Beilinson is one of the top tight end prospects in his class.
Jun 22, 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
Wayne Bragg focused on 2011 season at Panther Creek
Panther Creek football coach Wayne Bragg says the team needs to stay focused on this season.
Jun 22, 2011
Crocker hopes for success in young Tri-9
Experience will be hard to come by for most football teams in the Tri-Nine 4-A Conference this season.
Jun 21, 2011
Panther Creek's Ross to transfer to Missouri
Former Panther Creek forward Earnest Ross will continue his college basketball career at Missouri.
Jun 15, 2011
Wachovia Conference Cup winners announced
The NCHSAA announced the winners of the Wachovia Conference Cup for each individual conference on Thursday.
Jun 9, 2011
Former Panther Creek star Earnest Ross to leave Auburn
Former Panther Creek star Earnest Ross will not be playing college basketball at Auburn next year.
May 26, 2011
Panther Creek's Beilinson picks up 2 ACC offers
Panther Creek tight end Dan Beilinson continues to pick up interest from BCS programs.
Apr 28, 2011
2011 Wake County Track & Field Championships
Schools from across Wake County competed in the Wake County Track & Field Championships on Apr. 9, 2011.
Apr 11, 2011
Panther Creek RB Douglas headed to Western Carolina
Panther Creek running back Jonathan Douglas will play football in college.
Apr 1, 2011
Our lens on Jonathan Douglas
Panther Creek running back Jonathan Douglas will be a preferred walk-on at Western Carolina.
Apr 1, 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
NCHSAA releases conference Wachovia Cup standings
The Wachovia Cup recognizes the top overall athletic programs in individual conferences.
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
Boys Basketball: Cary vs. Panther Creek (Feb. 11, 2011)
Panther Creek pulled off a big win on Friday night over Cary.
Feb 12, 2011
Tri-Nine releases conference tournament schedule
The Tri-Nine Conference released the official conference tournament brackets on Saturday morning.
Feb 12, 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 has 9 student recruits
Nine student-athletes from Panther Creek High School signed national letters of intent Wednesday.
Feb 2, 2011
Panther Creek's Kam Bryant picks App State
Football player Kameron Bryant will play for Appalachian State University next season.
Feb 2, 2011
Panther Creek's Josh Tann picks UNC-Pembroke
Josh Tann will play football at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Feb 2, 2011
Signing Day at Panther Creek High School
Student-athletes at Panther Creek sign letters of intent for National Signing Day 2011.
Feb 2, 2011
Panther Creek's Tann to sign with Pembroke
Panther Creek defensive end Josh Tann has decided where he will play his college football in the fall.
Jan 31, 2011
Panther Creek's Johnson commits to Western Carolina
Panther Creek High School defensive back and wide receiver Isaiah Johnson committed to Western Carolina on Wednesday.
Jan 26, 2011
Defense lifts Panther Creek past Fuquay-Varina
Panther Creek's girls basketball team ran away from Fuquay-Varina on Friday night 60-28, and they did it with defense.
Jan 15, 2011
Girls Basketball: Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 14, 2011)
Panther Creek's girls basketball team hammered Fuquay-Varina on Friday night, 60-28.
Jan 15, 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
Boys Basketball: Panther Creek vs. Middle Creek (Dec. 20, 2010)
Middle Creek defeated Panther Creek 61-44 in a Tri-Nine Conference match-up on Monday.
Dec 21, 2010
Panther Creek's Johnson offered by Western Carolina
Panther Creek defensive back Isaiah Johnson received another offer over the weekend.
Dec 9, 2010
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
Girls Basketball: Apex vs. Panther Creek (Dec. 7, 2010)
Panther Creek defeated Apex 53-31 in a Tri-Nine girls basketball game on Tuesday.
Dec 7, 2010
Athens Drive preparing to host WRAL Wrestling Tournament
Athens Drive High School is preparing for the 38th Annual WRAL High School Invitational Wrestling Tournament.
Dec 8, 2010
WFR rolls past Panther Creek to state title game
The Cougars will represent the East in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-AA state championship on Dec. 11.
Dec 4, 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
Panther Creek, WF-Rolesville guarantees Wake team in championship
With Panther Creek and Wake Forest-Rolesville facing each other in the semifinals Friday, Wake County is guaranteed a chance at a state title.
Nov 29, 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
Medlin: Wake County guaranteed team in state championship
WRAL's Ken Medlin breaks down the Panther Creek, Wake Forest-Rolesville game and what it means for Wake County.
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
Panther Creek at Seventy-First
Panther Creek upsets Seventy-First, 35-32.
Nov 27, 2010
Panther Creek vs. Seventy-First (Nov. 26, 2010)
Panther Creek stunned Seventy-First, setting up an all-Wake County 4-AA Eastern Regional Final.
Nov 27, 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's Bryant offered by Western Carolina
Panther Creek quarterback Kameron Bryant could be a Catamount in college too.
Nov 21, 2010
Our lens on Kameron Bryant
The Panther Creek quarterback picked up an offer from Western Carolina.
Nov 21, 2010
Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek (Nov. 19, 2010)
Panther Creek got its second victory over Fuquay-Varina this season, 35-28.
Nov 20, 2010
Ken Medlin: Fuquay-Varina at Panther Creek
Medlin has the highlights from Panther Creek's 35-28 win over Fuquay-Varina.
Nov 20, 2010
Panther Creek comes from behind again to beat Fuquay-Varina
Panther Creek defeated Fuquay-Varina 35-28 in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-AA state playoffs.
Nov 20, 2010
Guthrie to receive national honor from NFHS
Wake County's senior director for athletics will receive an NFHS Citation in December.
Nov 17, 2010
Ken Medlin: South View vs. Panther Creek and Overhills vs. Cardinal Gibbons
Medlin is on the sidelines for Panther Creek's 44-21 win over South View and Cardinal Gibbons' 24-14 win against Overhills.
Nov 13, 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
Former NCSU player turned coach at Panther Creek HS
WRAL's Erin Summers tells how Keith Willis Jr. went from college football player to coaching at Panther Creek high school.
Nov 10, 2010
Panther Creek edges Cary for Tri-9 title, 10-7
A big interception by Trevor Yost set up the game winning field goal for Panther Creek.
Nov 6, 2010
Josh Hailey: Apex vs. Middle Creek and Panther Creek vs. Cary
Hailey reports on Middle Creek’s 42-31 win over Apex and Panther Creek’s 10-7 win over Cary.
Nov 6, 2010
Panther Creek vs. Cary (Nov. 5, 2010)
Panther Creek beat Cary 10-7 to claim the program's first conference championship.
Nov 6, 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
James Alverson's playoff projections: Nov. 2
HighSchoolOT.com's James Alverson projects the brackets for the 4-A and 4-AA levels.
Nov 3, 2010
Panther Creek fans receive HSOT Student Showcase Showdown award
The Panther Creek fans received the High School OT Student Showcase Showdown award for the best crowd during halftime of the Panther Creek Lee County game Friday night.
Oct 29, 2010
Lee County vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 29, 2010)
Panther Creek shut out Lee County to stay in contention for the conference title.
Oct 30, 2010
Ken Medlin: Orange at Cardinal Gibbons and Lee County at Panther Creek
Medlin is on the sidelines for Cardinal Gibbons' 41-14 win over Orange and Panther Creek's 28-0 win over Lee County.
Oct 30, 2010
Panther Creek blanks Lee County, 28-0
For the second straight week, Lee County was shut out by its opponent.
Oct 30, 2010
Cary, Leesville move into Fantastic 50's top 20
Drew Pasteur's latest Fantastic 50 is out, and there are some changes for local teams.
Oct 27, 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
Panther Creek's Johnson gets offer from Navy
Panther Creek wide receiver and defensive back Isaiah Johnson received an offer from Navy on Tuesday.
Oct 20, 2010
Middle Creek dominates, upsets Panther Creek
The Mustangs defeated Panther Creek 42-21 to hand the Cats their first loss of the season.
Oct 23, 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
Panther Creek kicker Lang day-to-day after injury
Panther Creek kicker Garrett Lang is day-to-day after suffering an injury last week.
Oct 19, 2010
WFR still ranked in AP Poll despite loss
Despite losing 31-21 to Wakefield, Wake Forest-Rolesville is still ranked in the AP Poll.
Oct 19, 2010
Medlin: Athens Drive vs. Panther Creek & Middle Creek vs. Cary
Panther Creek scored 20 unanswered points to beat Athens Drive. Cary knocked off Middle Creek behind its defense.
Oct 16, 2010
Athens Drive vs. Panther Creek (Oct. 15, 2010)
Panther Creek scored 20 unanswered points to defeat Athens Drive 33-30.
Oct 16, 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
Panther Creek's Bryant enjoying season's success
The 7-0 start for the Catamounts is the best in a short school history.
Oct 12, 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
Panther Creek vs. Green Hope
Panther Creek demolished rival Green Hope, 41-6. The Catamounts are undefeated this season.
Oct 9, 2010
Panther Creek stays unbeaten, drops Green Hope 41-6
Panther Creek stays in first place in the Tri-9 with the win.
Oct 8, 2010
Panther Creek stays unbeaten, drops Green Hope 41-6
Panther Creek stays in first place in the Tri-9 with the win.
Oct 7, 2010
Medlin: Green Hope vs. Cary and Holly Springs at Panther Creek
Ken Medlin saw two blowouts in the Tri-9 Conference.
Oct 2, 2010
Catamounts shut out Golden Hawks
After scoring just seven-points in the first quarter, the Catamounts blew out Holly Springs 38-0.
Oct 2, 2010
Panther Creek vs. Apex
Panther Creek stays undefeated with its 35-7 win over Apex.
Sep 25, 2010
Panther Creek remains undefeated with 35-7 win over Apex
A Tri-9 conference match-up saw the Panther Creek Catamounts (5-0, 2-0) remain undefeated with a 35-7 win at Apex (1-5, 0-3).
Sep 25, 2010
Tri-9 blown wide open
Panther Creek's win over Fuquay-Varina may have come to a surprise to some, but it wasn't a surprise at all to me.
Sep 21, 2010
Panther Creek, Hillside make big jumps in Fantastic 50
After beating Fuquay-Varina last week, Panther Creek made a huge jump in this week's Fantastic 50.
Sep 21, 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
Postgame interview with Panther Creek head coach Wayne Bragg
Postgame interview with Panther Creek head coach Wayne Bragg.
Sep 18, 2010
Postgame interviews with Panther Creek's Kam Bryant and Jonathan Douglas
Postgame interviews with Panther Creek's Kam Bryant and Jonathan Douglas
Sep 18, 2010
Jason Jennings: Wakefield vs. Riverside and Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek
The younger Jennings is on the sidelines for Wakefield’s 27-0 win over Riverside and Panther Creek’s dramatic, 38-37, overtime win over Fuquay-Varina.
Sep 18, 2010
Fuquay-Varina vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 17, 2010)
Panther Creek upset the Bengals in overtime off a two-point conversion.
Sep 18, 2010
Bragg knows game with Fuquay-Varina is a big one
Panther Creek head football coach Wayne Bragg didn't downplay the importance of Friday's game with Fuquay-Varina.
Sep 17, 2010
Area defenders racking up interceptions
Several area players are racking up interceptions this season.
Sep 17, 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
Panther Creek seeking new softball coach
Wake County Public Schools posted the varsity softball coaching position at Panther Creek on Tuesday.
Sep 14, 2010
Season's first Fantastic 50 rankings released
Fuquay-Varina is the No. 6 team in the Fantastic 50, the highest ranked team from the HighSchoolOT.com coverage area.
Sep 14, 2010
Nick's OT Top 12: Week 4
Fuquay-Varina moved into the top five this week after blowing out Cary.
Sep 13, 2010
Ryan Craig: Sanderson vs. Panther Creek and Athens Drive vs. Green Hope
Craig has the highlights from Panther Creek’s 31-0 win over Sanderson and Athens Drive’s 41-6 win over Green Hope.
Sep 11, 2010
Sanderson vs. Panther Creek (Sept. 10, 2010)
Sanderson was shut out by Panther Creek on Friday night, 31-0.
Sep 11, 2010
Panther Creek shuts out Sanderson, 31-0
The Catamounts sent the Spartans home with their third straight shutout loss.
Sep 11, 2010
Nick's OT Top 12: Week 3
There were some big shakeups in this week's OT Top 12 - even at the top.
Sep 7, 2010
Nick's OT Top 12: Week 2
There was another shakeup in Nick's poll this week - even for some winning teams.
Aug 30, 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
Jennings: Panther Creek vs. Jordan and George Washington vs. Hillside
Jennings has the call from Panther Creek’s 30-14 win over Jordan and Hillside’s 49-14 win over George Washington.
Aug 28, 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's OT Top 12: Week 1
Some big changes were made to Nick's OT Top 12. Five new teams have entered the poll.
Aug 23, 2010
Medlin: Wakefield vs. Green Hope and Leesville Road vs. Panther Creek
Ken Medlin is one the sidelines for Wakefield’s 20-6 win over Green Hope and Leesville Road’s 19-13 win over Panther Creek.
Aug 21, 2010
Panther Creek edges Leesville Road, 19-13
Kameron Bryant ran for one touchdown and passed for another as Panther Creek defeated Leesville Road 19-13.
Aug 21, 2010
Slideshow: Bull City Jamboree, Aug. 13, 2010
Northern Durham and Riverside hosted the 1st Annual Bull City Jamboree on Friday.
Aug 14, 2010
Slideshow: 16U Junior Pro-Am Championship
The Cary Cougars 16U team lost to Bull City Select in the Pro-Am Championship, 65-61.
Aug 8, 2010
Panther Creek to get a new logo
The Panther Creek Booster Club will unveil a new logo for the Catamounts this weekend.
Aug 3, 2010
Tri-9 looks to be Triangle's best conference
Just a few years ago the Tri-9 Conference was widely considered to be at the bottom of the Triangle.
Jul 31, 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
More vacant positions listed in Wake County
The Wake County Public Schools listed more vacant coaching positions on Monday.
Jun 7, 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
Apex edges Green Hope for Tri-9 Wachovia Cup
A strong spring sports season pushed Apex past Green Hope in the Wachovia Cup standings.
Jun 7, 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
NCHSAA votes to make changes to football season
The N.C. High School Athletic Association voted Wednesday to make changes to the high school football season beginning in 2011.
May 6, 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
Bull City Jamboree to feature 16 teams
The Bull City Jamboree will feature 16 teams in a four session layout on Friday, Aug. 13.
Apr 22, 2010
Standardizing judging of diving highlights high school swimming-diving rules changes
The changes, which were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors, will take effect with the 2010-11 season.
Apr 21, 2010
Athletic trainers, board members speak out on possible cuts
School board member Debra Goldman seemed to oppose the proposed cuts to the extra-duty staff on Tuesday.
Apr 21, 2010
Decision on pay cuts likely won't happen next week
Wake County athletic director Bobby Guthrie said not to expect a decision on the 30 percent pay cut next week.
Apr 16, 2010
Selling naming rights could help generate Wake schools funds
At least one Wake County school board member thinks the school system should look at selling the naming rights at high school stadiums to help with school funding.
Apr 16, 2010
Former Panther Creek coach Hepp ready for next step
Former Panther Creek basketball coach L.J. Hepp resigned from South Carolina to pursue head coaching opportunities.
Apr 15, 2010
Budget cuts to impact Wake athletics
The cuts, which could total as much as $34 million, do not spare athletics.
Apr 16, 2010
Local players excited about all-star selections
The east roster for the 2010 N.C. East-West All-Star football game has been released.
Apr 8, 2010
Our lens on local all-stars
Take a look at some photos of some of the local football players selected to the East-West All-Star game.
Apr 8, 2010
Wake County coaching positions open
Four local coaching positions were listed as open on Thursday by Wake County Public Schools.
Apr 8, 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
Panther Creek boys basketball position posted
The new coach will be the third coach in three years at Panther Creek.
Mar 9, 2010
Chapman resigns from Panther Creek
This past season was the first season for Chapman as the head coach at Panther Creek.
Mar 4, 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
Green Hope boys team gets addition, falls to Panther Creek
Tariq Forte played in his first game with the Green Hope Falcons on Thursday.
Jan 28, 2010
Panther Creek names Kearnan next head softball coach
Heidi Kearnan has been named the next head softball coach at Panther Creek, according to a press release from the school.
Jan 26, 2010
Apex stomps Panther Creek to take firm Tri-9 lead
The game started close, but Apex finished with a comfortable win over Panther Creek, 63-42.
Jan 23, 2010
Postgame: David Neal (Jan. 22, 2010)
Neal said he still isn't ready to say his team has wrapped up the conference championship.
Jan 22, 2010
Highlights: Panther Creek vs. Apex, boys basketball (Jan. 22, 2010)
Apex dominated Panther Creek in a revenge game, 63-42.
Jan 22, 2010
Slideshow: Panther Creek vs. Apex, boys basketball (Jan. 22, 2010)
Apex romped Panther Creek to take command of the Tri-9 conference.
Jan 23, 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
Highlights: Cary vs. Panther Creek, boys basketball
After a slow start, Panther Creek handled the Cary boys basketball team, 64-43.
Jan 9, 2010
Slideshow: Cary vs. Panther Creek, boys basketball (Jan. 8, 2010)
Panther Creek started slow against Cary, but ended up cruising to an easy conference victory.
Jan 9, 2010
Panther Creek lineman headed to Hargrave
Panther Creek defensive lineman Antonio Flowers will head to Hargrave Military Academy this fall.
Jan 8, 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
Middle Creek, Fuquay-Varina lead Tri-9 football awards
Tri-9 conference champion Middle Creek was well-represented in the 2009 all-conference awards.
Nov 29, 2009
Jason Jennings: Panther Creek vs. Jack Britt and Western Harnett vs. Gray’s Creek
Jennings tells the story of Jack Britt’s 63-34 win over Panther Creek and Gray’s Creek’s 27-10 win over Western Harnett.
Nov 14, 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
Cary vs. Panther Creek
Panther Creek wins a defensive battle, 7-3, against Cary.
Nov 7, 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
Jason Jennings: Middle Creek vs. Panther Creek and Athens Drive vs. Fuquay-Varina
Jennings has the call from Middle Creek’s 31-17 win over Panther Creek and Fuquay-Varina’s 35-27 win over Athens Drive.
Oct 24, 2009
Penalties, turnovers doom Panther Creek
Kameron Bryant has a tough night for Panther Creek
Oct 24, 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
Panther Creek suffers lopsided loss to Athens Drive
The Jaguars prevail 46-6 in a surprisingly lopsided game over Panther Creek.
Oct 17, 2009
Panther Creek vs. Athens Drive
Athens Drive moves to 6-2 with a 46-6 win over Panther Creek.
Oct 17, 2009
Bryant leads Panther Creek to 34-7 win over rival Green Hope
Bryant leads Panther Creek to a 34-7 win over Green Hope
Oct 10, 2009
4-A Mideast region may not have wrestling regional
The 4-A Mideast region includes all 23 teams from the Tri-9, Cap 7, and PAC 6 conferences.
Oct 4, 2009
Wakefield in, Panther Creek out of Nick's Triangle Top Ten
Panther Creek is out of my Triangle Top Ten after being upset by Holly Springs last Friday night, and there's finally a newcomer - Wakefield.
Oct 7, 2009
Hohns' field goal lifts Holly Springs past Panther Creek
Holly Springs takes a surprising 23-20 win in a high school football game.
Oct 3, 2009
Ken Medlin: Fuquay-Varina vs. Apex and Panther Creek vs. Holly Springs
Medlin has the call from Fuquay-Varina’s 21-13 win over Apex and Holly Springs’ 23-20 win over Panther Creek.
Oct 3, 2009
Leesville defense shuts down Enloe
Edwards ges 127 yards rushing on 22 attempts as Leesville wins on a rainy night.
Sep 26, 2009
Big fourth quarter lifts Panther Creek past Apex
Bryant completed 18 of 28 throws for 389 yards and a touchdown as Panther Creek wins at home.
Sep 26, 2009
Josh Hailey: Apex vs. Panther Creek and Athens Drive vs. Middle Creek
Hailey reports from Panther Creek’s 38-22 win over Apex and Middle Creek’s 46-26 win over Athens Drive.
Sep 26, 2009
Record-setting performance lifts Bengals over Catamounts, 52-41
Hunter has a huge game in the Bengal Tigers' 52-41 victory.
Sep 19, 2009
Rick Armstrong: Overhills vs. Triton and Panther Creek vs. Fuquay-Varina
Rick Armstrong has the report from Triton’s 34-12 win over Overhills and Fuquay-Varina’s 52-41 win over Panther Creek.
Sep 19, 2009
Panther Creek's Bragg on defending Bengals and a tough Tri-9
The Catamounts head football coach with Adam Harris of 99.9 FM The Fan ESPN Radio
Sep 17, 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
Ken Medlin: Panther Creek vs. Sanderson and East Wake vs. Leesville Road
Medlin is on the sidelines for Panther Creek’s 37-7 win over Sanderson and Leesville Road’s 28-0 win over East Wake.
Sep 12, 2009
Ryan Craig: Wakefield vs. Holly Springs and Jordan vs. Panther Creek
Craig is on hand for Holly Springs’ 28-14 win over Wakefield and Panther Creek’s 30-15 win over Jordan.
Aug 29, 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
Leesville Road rallies past Panther Creek, 35-28
Dylan Edwards scores from 1-yard out to give Leesville Road the win.
Aug 22, 2009
Panther Creek vs. Leesville Road
Leesville Road notches a 35-28 comeback win over Panther Creek.
Aug 22, 2009
Panther Creek's Jackson expected to play Friday
Bragg said Jackson was cleared to practice this week, but that he had been taking it light.
Aug 20, 2009
Panther Creek's Wayne Bragg at HSOT Jamboree
Bragg discusses the quarterback situation and his injured starting running back.
Aug 16, 2009
HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree makes some things clear
We learned some new things at the HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree on Saturday!
Aug 16, 2009
Slideshow: HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree (Aug. 15, 2009)
The HighSchoolOT.com Jamboree was played at Southeast Raleigh and featured four Wake County teams against four non-Wake County teams.
Aug 16, 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
Panther Creek WR Graham Love talks about the 2009 season
Love, a senior at Panther Creek, is looking forward to having a successful season in the Tri-9 conference.
Aug 9, 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
Panther Creek coach Wayne Bragg updates QB situation
Bragg said that if the first game were to be played today, both quarterbacks would get playing time.
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
HighSchoolOT.com to host local football coaches, players Friday
HighSchoolOT.com will bring area high school football coaches and players into the WRAL-TV studios Friday afternoon for a preseason kick-off.
Jul 30, 2009
Panther Creek WR gets second offer, prepares to visit ECU
Panther Creek wide receiver Graham Love picked up his second offer last week while at a camp at Winston Salem State University.
Jul 21, 2009
Repetitive head injuries can leave you more than just sidelined
Concussions are very common sports injuries. Chances are you probably know someone who suffered a concussion during a game or practice.
Jul 20, 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
Comparing your conference champions to mine
Throughout June and July we've been polling you to see who you think will win each of the area conferences.
Jul 19, 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
Panther Creek will contend for the Tri-9 title
Nick Stevens says Panther Creek will be a player in the Tri-9 Conference this season.
Jun 23, 2009
Apex edges Green Hope for Tri-8 Wachovia Cup
Green Hope was just half a point behind the Cougars, winning conference titles in baseball and women's soccer.
Jun 11, 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
Chapman promoted to head coaching position at Panther Creek
Panther Creek announced Wednesday that Travis Chapman has been promoted to the position of head men's basketball coach.
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
Oliver twins sign with Delaware State
Brandon and Marques Oliver, two seniors at Panther Creek, signed with Delaware State this week.
May 15, 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
Triangle puts 4 boys, 6 girls on NCPreps.com All-State basketball teams
NCPreps.com released their All-State basketball teams this week, and the Triangle put four boys and six girls on the 4-A teams.
May 12, 2009
Hepp, now at USC, reflects on time at Panther Creek
L.J. Hepp resigned his position as the men's basketball coach at Panther Creek on April 27, and the next day he was in Columbia, S.C.
May 8, 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
East-West men's soccer rosters announced
The rosters for the East-West All-Star men's soccer game have been released.
Apr 22, 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
PC's Mazzone, Hopkins get walk-on invites
Gray Mazzone will walk on at Wake Forest, while Jared Hopkins will do the same at Campbell.
Mar 23, 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's Hepp says team learned a lot, even after loss to Britt
Coach L.J. Hepp said his team learned more important things in the past week than they will ever learn from going 28-3.
Mar 4, 2009
Without 2 starters, Panther Creek falls to Britt
Panther Creek's dream for a state championship ended Tuesday night at the hands of Jack Britt, 60-44.
Mar 4, 2009
Jack Britt coach Ike Walker talks about his team's win over Panther Creek
Jack Britt will advance to the 4-A Eastern Regional Final on Saturday after beating Panther Creek 60-44.
Mar 3, 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
An alley oop... or not
Panther Creek's Javonte Rankin attempts an alley oop to Earnest Ross, but the pass turns into a basket.
Feb 25, 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
Some big games in the Tri-8
Is there anyone who doesn't like the postseason? If so, leave now.
Feb 18, 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
Panther Creek drops Middle Creek, wraps up Tri-Eight
Behind 23 points from Marques Oliver and 22 from Earnest Ross, Panther Creek got by Middle Creek 61-44.
Feb 14, 2009
Tri-8 boys break ties: Athens No. 2, Middle Creek No. 3
Athens Drive and Middle Creek drew straws the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds after both teams finished with identical conference records.
Feb 14, 2009
Players announced for N.C./S.C. All-Star Basketball Classic
Seven area players will represent North Carolina at the annual game in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Feb 12, 2009
Cats' refocused defense buries Athens
Panther Creek held Athens Drive to 12 percent shooting in a 50-30 win.
Feb 7, 2009
Panther Creek to host wrestling regionals
Panther Creek will host the all-Triangle NCHSAA 4-A East Regional semifinals and finals on Thursday.
Feb 4, 2009
Cary captures 27th straight Tri-Eight title
With 10 finalists and six champions, Cary edged Panther Creek for the Tri-Eight wrestling title Saturday afternoon.
Feb 1, 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
Slideshow: Middle Creek vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 16, 2009)
Panther Creek upended Middle Creek 60-48 in the Tri-Eight showdown on Jan. 16.
Jan 16, 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
NCPreps.com Basketball Poll: Jan. 5
Wake County owns the top spot in both the 4-A boys and 4-A girls polls.
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
GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational all-tournament teams announced
The GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational all-tournament teams have been announced.
Jan 1, 2009
Ravens have near perfect game in win over Panther Creek
The Ravens started the game with four straight 3-pointers in the first 1:55 of the first quarter.
Dec 29, 2008
Ross, Panther Creek fly by Enloe, 61-46
Earnest Ross scored 27 points to lead the Catamounts to the 12-point win.
Dec 27, 2008
Press Conference: Enloe boys' basketball team (Dec. 26, 2008)
Enloe head coach Tommy Moore discusses his team's loss to Panther Creek in the opening round of the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational.
Dec 27, 2008
Press Conference: Panther Creek boys' basketball team (Dec. 26, 2008)
Panther Creek head coach L.J. Hepp, Auburn signee Earnerst Ross, and twins Marcus and Brandon Oliver talk about their second trip to the GSK, and their win over Enloe.
Dec 27, 2008
Glaxo field filled with major basketball prospects
This year's tournament is jam-packed with top recruits.
Dec 24, 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
Panther Creek basketball team has successful coat collection
The Catamounts collected nearly 100 coats on Tuesday, and they will go directly to those who need it.
Dec 19, 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
NCSCA names all-state teams
Twenty-three Triangle soccer players were named to all-state teams Tuesday.
Nov 18, 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
Earnest Ross junior year highlight tape (Courtesy: Panther Creek High School)
Earnest Ross junior year highlight tape (Courtesy: Panther Creek High School)
Nov 14, 2008
Slideshow: Panther Creek hosts first signing day (November 13, 2008)
The Catamounts had their first signing day in school history Thursday.
Nov 13, 2008
Raw Audio: Earnest Ross talks to media after signing LOI
Raw Audio: Earnest Ross talks to media after signing LOI
Nov 13, 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
Cary vs. Panther Creek
Cary inches closer to .500 on the season, as the Imps down Panther Creek, 10-7.
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
Middle Creek, Panther Creek hoops players to sign LOI's in November
Middle Creek's Tom Tankelewicz and Garrius Adams, and Panther Creek's Earnest Ross, will sign their LOI's in November.
Oct 29, 2008
Panther Creek vs. Athens Drive
Athens Drive moves over .500 in conference play with its 49-25 win over Panther Creek.
Oct 25, 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
Green Hope vs. Panther Creek
Panther Creek wins the battle of the winless teams, beating Green Hope 22-7.
Oct 4, 2008
Ken Medlin: South Johnston vs. Harnett Central and Panther Creek vs. Fuquay-Varina
Ken Medlin brings us the story from Harnett Central’s 21-13 win over South Johnston and Fuquay-Varina’s 41-0 victory over Panther Creek.
Sep 27, 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
Holly Springs scores first win
Holly Springs beat Panther Creek 35-14 on Friday for its first win in school history.
Sep 13, 2008
Panther Creek vs. Holly Springs
Take a look at the images from Holly Springs' first varsity win ever - a 35-14 win over Panther Creek.
Sep 13, 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
Rocky road ahead for Tri-Eight
Conference teams have a collective winning percentage of .210 through the first three weeks of the season.
Sep 12, 2008
53 Wake students named National Merit semifinalists
Wake County public schools claimed 53 National Merit semifinalists, representing 11 high schools.
Sep 11, 2008
Fantastic 50 makes predictions: Holly Springs, WFR, Broughton to win
In addition to the Fantastic 50 Poll and the individual polls for each classification, the computer can predict the winners of each game.
Sep 9, 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
2008 GSK Holiday Invitational brackets released
The 2008 GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational will take place at Broughton High School's Holliday Gymnasium on Dec. 26-30.
Sep 9, 2008
Panther Creek vs. Broughton
Broughton stifles Panther Creek Friday night, winning easily, 38-2
Sep 6, 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
Tri-Eight hits the road in search of wins
Six of the conference's eight teams in action this week are all playing on the road.
Sep 4, 2008
Panther Creek's Ross commits to Auburn after official visit
After taking an official visit to Auburn University this past weekend, Ross has decided that he will play for the Tigers next season.
Sep 2, 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
Tri-Eight teams look to rebound this week
The league went 2-6 in the opening week of high school football.
Aug 28, 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
Leesville Road at Panther Creek
Leesville Road starts the season off right with a 25-14 win over Panther Creek.
Aug 26, 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
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      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:17 PM
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. highschoolot: Carrboro fell to Shelby in the 2A tennis state championship: http://t.co/A6NPO1pecl
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:10 AM
  32. highschoolot: Cardinal Gibbons rolled to the 3A tennis title on Saturday: http://t.co/dSyHOkup8F
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:09 AM
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. highschoolot: The East Chapel Hill girls LAX team won the state title yesterday too. @ZachMayoHSOT was there: http://t.co/cwetalWkEp
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:05 AM
  37. highschoolot: Here's @ZachMayoHSOT's story from Apex's last-second thriller as they win the boys LAX title: http://t.co/y9PJSoDZaV
      — Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:03 AM
  38. highschoolot: Apex wins state lacrosse championship in final second http://t.co/1AceoffVE5
      — Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:36 PM
  39. highschoolot: Southeast Raleigh ends Wakefield's streak in girls track http://t.co/S1ksVUNiCb
      — Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:28 PM
  40. highschoolot: Southeast Raleigh's girls track team ends Wakefield's streak, wins 4A track state title: http://t.co/oszt6EcK1V
      — Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:59 PM
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