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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

Crista Alarcon

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief

I have a deep love for writing sports. I am president and founder of the Hispanic Latino Student Society and vice president of the Class of 2026. I have a passion for motorsports and hope to pursue a career in sports broadcasting or sports management. I cannot wait for yet another amazing year on The Prowler.

This is junior Crista Alarcon's third year in journalism.

All content by Crista Alarcon
Class of 2021 graduate Cole Bishop was drafted in the second round as the 60th pick of the 2024 NFL draft. Right: Class of 2008 graduate Sam Martin reacts to being drafted as the 167th pick in the 2013 NFL draft. As Bishop begins his rookie season and Martin enters his 12th year in the NFL, both former Panthers will play together as teammates on the Buffalo Bills.

From Panthers to Bills

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
Juniors Blake Turner and Erik Lundstrom block a Whitewater player from stopping the play. The Panthers went on to win 28-7 and improved to 2-0 on the season.

Holding the line

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2024

Sports Update – Volleyball

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
Teacher and coach Charles Cheek is currently listening to “On One Tonight” by Gunna. The song is a great description of a young boy being put down but using all the negative energy to change for the better.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Wrenn Stilwell, Staff Writer
August 21, 2024
David Cooper won his first official game as the new head coach last Friday against Northgate. With a mindset of physicality and aggression, the Panthers went on to win 35-14.

Physicality is a mindset

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2024
Panthers dog pile after winning the state championship against Cherokee Bluff. This is the second state championship in school history, the first being in 2021.

Destiny foretold

Crista Alarcon, Editor
May 23, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
May 17, 2024
Sophomore Brock Rein celebrates after an out. Starr's Mill baseball swept North Oconee in the AAAA state semifinals, 12-8 and 13-1.

Vengeance is ours

Crista Alarcon, Editor
May 15, 2024

Just Kleining Around

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 24, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Micah Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024

[Video] Just Kleining Around

Kaylan Cape, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Junior Henry Pettit shoots on goal during the game against Centennial last night. He contributed one goal to the game as Starr’s Mill defeated the Knights, 8-2.

Job’s not finished

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 13, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
April 11, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 27, 2024
Anna Atha coaches the defense during the state playoff quarterfinals game against North Oconee. She led the team to a 41-19 record overall and a region record of 22-6. This season the team made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in school history.

Game changer

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 21, 2024

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 20, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 12, 2024
Senior Bo Walker walks back to the dugout after hitting a home run. Walker hit two home runs in the 6-0 win over McIntosh.

Double whammy!

Crista Alarcon, Editor
March 8, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
February 1, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 25, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 18, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Jae Ardoin, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
January 9, 2024

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 30, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 15, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
November 14, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Jessica Doyle, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

[Video] Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 24, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Editor
October 19, 2023
Senior Taylor Ratinaud has been selected as the eighth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the fall sports season. Ratinaud was chosen by head coach Chad Phillips for his great capabilities both on and off the field.

[Photo] Taylor Ratinaud

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Tim Monihan and Farmers Insurance recognize Junior Graham Lyle as the 12th Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Coach Schmidlkofer selected Lyle after he exceeded expectations this season.

[Photo] Graham Lyle

Adebola Adepoju, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Pinch of Positivity

Pinch of Positivity

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Junior Tani Alofe has been selected as the fifth Farmers Insurance Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Alofe was chosen by head coach Chad Walker for her consistent points.

Tani Alofe

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

[Video] Coach’s Corner

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Junior Andie Sheahan has been selected as the fourth Player of the Week for the spring sports season. Head coach Tony Kluemper selected Sheahan for her ability to jell quickly with the team and become a leader.

[Photo] Andie Sheahan

Shaila Bah, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

Sports Update

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023

Coach’s Corner

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
English teacher Whitney Shoemaker is currently listening to “Yankee and the Brave” by Run the  Jewels. The song deals with gang violence.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Micah Freeman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Around the Mill

Around the Mill

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Dr. Regina Daigre is the newest addition to the Fayette County Board of Education. She represents the area serving Tyrone.

Spotlight On…

Crista Alarcon, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
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