The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
Panther defense surrounds the ball carrier during their matchup against the Union Grove Wolverines last Friday in McDonough, Georgia. Against some stiff competition, the Panthers outlasted Union Grove 19-14 in a suspenseful finale. In this game, we saw how the Panthers reacted to a similar style offense, the resolve from a sophomore quarterback, and a level of speed the Panther backfield may have for the first time in a while.

Gameday Takeaways, Week 3

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020

Coach’s Corner

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
Senior linebacker Wes Haney tackles Union Grove junior Dechavion Williams Jr. during the Panthers’ road game versus the Union Grove Wolverines in McDonough, Georgia. Both coming off of blowout wins the week prior, the Panthers and Union Grove played each other in a riveting 19-14 finish. The Panther defense held Union Grove to 14 points, compared to their 44.5 point average in their first two games. Through the first three games of the season, Starr’s Mill has only allowed 11.7 points per game.

Bend, don’t break

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Senior Jolie Lester prepares for her at bat, while fellow senior Lauren Flanders looks to score from third. Strong hitting by Lester and 16 strikeouts from junior pitcher Lilli Backes helped the Lady Panthers even their region record at 4-4. The 3-0 win over Northgate moved Starr’s Mill into fourth place in Region 2-AAAAA.

Back(es) in the hunt

Abby Carter, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
Wes Haney

Wes Haney

Mackenzie Jadick, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020

Coach’s Corner

Kaitlyn Doyle, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
Senior cornerback Jonathan Higle prepares for an upcoming snap during their home game against the Mt. Zion Bulldogs last Friday. The Panthers steamrolled Mt. Zion 35-0 their first victory of the season. In this game, a new name rose to prominence in style, and the defense stayed strong against a crafty scrambler. Unlike most Starr’s Mill games, it was the opponent that was taking control of the game clock while the Panthers coasted with rapid-fire rushing touchdowns.

Gameday Takeaways, Week 2

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
Senior running back Devin Barnett celebrates a touchdown with senior tackle Joseph Rampey and junior running back Brandon Mathis during their home game against the Mt. Zion Bulldogs. A blend between a bend, don’t break defense and a rapid-fire offensive attack led the Panthers to a 35-0 shutout and their first win of the season. Barnett took the ball in five carries for 134 yards and three touchdowns. The Panther offense as a whole put together 294 yards of offense in only about 17 and a half minutes of possession time.

A star is born

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 14, 2020
Junior catcher Ashley Sikes (left) and junior pitcher Lilli Backes (right) converse with each other during game one of their double header at Whitewater versus the Lady Wildcats. In an atypical performance from Starr's Mill, the Lady Panthers staggered and stumbled in a 2-0 sweep. The loss puts them out of the top four teams in the region, putting their postseason contention in jeopardy in what is a new low for Starr’s Mill. Through the double header, Backes gave up 16 runs in an unusual performance from the star pitcher.

Outside looking in

Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor
September 14, 2020
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