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Daniel Stackhouse, Sports Editor

Senior Daniel Stackhouse is a two-year member of The Prowler staff.  He is the Sports Editor.

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Starr’s Mill baseball team poses with the region 2-AAAAA trophy following their game against the McIntosh Chiefs. The Panthers only needed one win against either McIntosh or Northside-Columbus to claim the region title, and they achieved their goal against the Chiefs. This is the program’s fourth consecutive region championship and eleventh in school history.

Stage one complete

April 19, 2021
The Prowler is hosting its first ever bracket challenge for the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. All Starr’s Mill students and faculty are welcome to enter and compete for a $30 Amazon gift card and a segment in a feature podcast.

Prowler Bracketology – Finals

April 16, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

April 16, 2021
Seniors pitcher Eli Jones (left) and outfielder Thad Ector (right) stand alongside their families during the baseball team’s season walk prior to their Tuesday game against the Whitewater Wildcats. After 11 seniors were honored by the team, the Panthers went straight to work against Whitewater. Despite a messy fifth inning, Starr’s Mill played well and defeated the Wildcats 4-3. Both Jones and Ector will play baseball at the University of South Carolina next year.

The boys of spring

April 15, 2021
Junior sprinter Sydney Blair keeps up with a runner from Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama during the annual Friday Night Lights meet. 18 boys teams and 21 girls teams gathered at Panther Stadium last Friday. Both boys and girls teams overall placed outside the top six. “It was great competition tonight,” track head coach Chad Walker said. “It was a lot of fun, a little bit chilly, but we’re going to build on this.”

All of the lights

April 12, 2021
Senior captain Austin Morris fights McIntosh sophomore Caleb Kreitner for the ball during the Panthers’ rivalry game against the Chiefs last Thursday. Both boys and girls teams played the Chiefs in the tenth annual ‘Battle of the Bubble’ games where the girls fell 4-2, and the boys triumphed in penalty kicks. The boys game remained scoreless all the way through, with senior goalie Andrew Cole racking up six saves. “Any game like this, such high stakes on the line, region championship against the cross-city rivals, everybody wants it so bad and I wanted really really bad,” Cole said. “I gave it everything I had tonight. Super proud of all the boys too.”

War in the bubble

April 5, 2021
Prowler Bracketology

Prowler Bracketology

April 1, 2021

Coach’s Corner

March 31, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

March 26, 2021
Prowler Bracketology

Prowler Bracketology

March 25, 2021
Senior outfielder Chay Yeager celebrates a solo home run with his teammates during the Panthers’ region game against the Northgate Vikings last Friday. After a tough week for the Panthers, they capped it off with a strong 7-1 victory over the Vikings. Yeager, a Wofford commit, went 2-4 at the plate. Along with the home run, he also scored a run off of a sacrificial groundout. “We started hitting a little bit now, so we’re playing better,” head coach Brent Moseley said. “We got to do the fundamentals of baseball, and when we do that we’re pretty good. When we don’t, we’re not pretty good.”

Getting the swing of things

March 24, 2021
McIntosh senior pitcher Brad Grasser gets ready to throw a pitch against the Panthers in the teams’ first meeting of the season last Friday. The Chiefs took advantage of sloppy fielding and shut down a powerful hitting core to hand Starr’s Mill their first loss in region play 6-2. Grasses came up big for the Chiefs, throwing three strikeouts and limiting the Panthers to two runs on the day. The Panthers have not scored lower than two runs since February.

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March 17, 2021
Due to the pandemic, prom is being held in Panther Stadium on April 24 from 8 p.m to 11 p.m. If students paid their junior or senior dues then their ticket is covered, If not, then the ticket costs $105 and can be purchased on myschoolbucks.

[PHOTO] Prom-ish

March 15, 2021
Junior first baseman Ben Moseley watches an upcoming pitching during the Panthers’ region game against the Whitewater Wildcats yesterday. Despite a sluggish first six innings, the team came together at the bottom of the seventh to propel themselves to a 7-6 win in extra innings. Moseley went 3-4 at the plate, including the game-winning RBI. “Feel’s great [to clinch that win],” Moseley said. “It’s our field, we’re defending it.”

Home free

March 12, 2021
The Prowler is hosting its first ever bracket challenge for the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. All Starr’s Mill students and faculty are welcome to enter and compete for a $30 Amazon gift card and a segment in a feature podcast.

The madness is back

March 11, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

March 11, 2021
Senior Jess DeLuca covers a West Forsyth player during the Lady Panthers’ home opener against the West Forsyth Lady Wolverines this past Saturday. West Forsyth gave the Lady Panthers a snap back to reality in a 13-5 loss. West Forsyth had two girls record hat tricks. On the flipside, senior goalie Kaitlyn Donovan recorded 11 saves against West Forsyth.

‌‘Reality‌ ‌check’‌

March 9, 2021
The Starr’s Mill boys soccer team celebrates with senior captain Brooklyn Muccillo following a goal during their game against the Whitewater Wildcats. Both soccer teams defeated Whitewater convincingly, the girls winning 6-2 and the boys winning 8-1. Muccillo scored four goals against Whitewater. “It all stems in training,” Muccillo said. “We know that we’re not doing the stuff off the field for no reason, and then when we do what we do, it translates into that game and it works out.”

To find one’s footing

March 8, 2021
Senior pitcher Daniel Courtney stands on the mound during the Panthers’ region opener against the Harris County Tigers. Courtney provided the jolt Starr’s Mill needed to take down the Tigers 5-1. Courtney only allowed four hits and threw five strikeouts against Harris County. “We just got to build off of this [win] and continue to play like we can,” Courtney said. “Continue to play in the region, just keep it up, and keep winning.”

It only takes a spark

March 5, 2021

Coach’s Corner

March 2, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

February 25, 2021
Senior outfielder, South Carolina commit, and MLB draft prospect Thad Ector moves up to bat in the Panthers’ first home game of the season against the North Forsyth Raiders this past Tuesday. Starr’s Mill came out swinging and kept the pressure on North Forsyth to take the game 11-1 in five innings. The Panthers took control early with six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Ector had a two-run homerun to help the Panthers extend their lead later in the game.

Leading off with promise

February 25, 2021
Freshman forward Mia Hargrove sets up for a free kick during the Lady Panthers’ home match against the St. Pius X Lady Golden Lions this past Tuesday. Due to an incomplete roster and inexperienced players on the field, the girls could not handle St. Pius and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Starr’s Mill had trouble getting past midfield all game long, only putting up one shot on goal. In contrast, St. Pius racked up 24 shots on goal on top of keeping the game in Panther territory.

‘Deer in headlights’

February 12, 2021
Senior Michael Townsend (left) and junior Malachi Townsend (right) move down the court with the basketball. The Townsend brothers have stood out on the boys team as a dominant and versatile pair. All their lives, they have pursued basketball excellence as they push each other to greater heights. Beyond that, the brothers have forged a strong brotherly bond off of the court.

The Brothers Townsend

February 10, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David waits for the upcoming snap during the team’s 31-23 wild card game win against the Washington Football Team at FedEx Field on Jan. 9. Last night, David and the Buccaneers successfully shut down the Kansas City Chiefs and their offense to win Super Bowl LV, 31-9. Kansas City did not score a single touchdown throughout the Super Bowl, the first time the team did not score a touchdown in a game since quarterback Patrick Mahomes took control under center. On top of six tackles, David helped contain Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, limiting Kansas City’s most productive receiver to 10 receptions and 133 yards.

Unsung heroes

February 8, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

February 5, 2021

[VIDEO] Coach’s Corner

February 5, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

February 4, 2021
Alestorm band members (left to right), vocalist Cristopher Bowes, guitarist Máté Bodor, drummer Peter Alcorn, keyboardist Elliot Vernon, and bassist Gareth Murdock, pose for a photo. With the rising popularity of sea shanties, I recommend this song for those that are hankering for some more cool music of this nature.

Quick Hit with Daniel Stackhouse

January 28, 2021
Joey Sulkowski

Joey Sulkowski

January 22, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

January 21, 2021
I present the Region 2-AAAAA championship trophy to the Starr’s Mill football team after their 38-7 victory over the McIntosh Chiefs last season. Since I really started getting into sports, I have grown to love several aspects of them. Covering Panther football’s 2018 quarterfinal game against the Dutchtown Bulldogs signifies my favorite sports moment and symbolizes why sports matter.

Why sports matter to me

January 14, 2021

Coach’s Corner

January 13, 2021
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

December 12, 2020

Coach’s Corner

December 11, 2020
Starr’s Mill offense communicates in a huddle during their round two state playoff game against the Coffee Trojans where the Panthers were eliminated 24-9. Starr’s Mill put up a good fight, but Coffee was able to outperform the Panthers late in the game to take the win. The Panther offense controlled the clock for over half an hour of game time, but set a season low in points scored with only one touchdown and a safety. Whether it be a strong punting game, a flustered backfield, or going up against an overall stronger program, here are the final three takeaways of the season.

Gameday Takeaways, Playoffs – Round 2

December 9, 2020
Head coach Chad Phillips talks with the offense during a timeout in the Panthers’ second round playoff game against the Coffee Trojans. Starr’s Mill ran with the Trojans for a while, but progressively lost control as the game went on, resulting in a 24-9 loss to eliminate Starr’s Mill from the playoffs. Against Coffee, Starr’s Mill set a season low for points scored and a season high for points allowed.

Just like that, it was over

December 7, 2020
Sophomore Will Yarbrough throws a pass during the Panthers’ first round playoff game against the Mundy’s Mill Tigers last Friday where they won 63-6. It looked like every piece of the team came through to pull off an explosive victory. Yarbrough had a solid game all around with 80 all-purpose yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Whether it be how the offense clicked, the might of the defense, or the carousel at running back showing how dangerous they are, there is much to take away from a blowout win that helped Starr’s Mill advance to the round of 16.

Gameday Takeaways, Playoffs – Round 1

December 2, 2020
Starr’s Mill offensive line faces off against the Mundy’s Mill defensive line during the first round of the GHSA AAAAA playoffs at Panther Stadium. Every Tuesday, “Gameday Takeaways” will offer analysis of the most recent football game. This column will provide unique talking points driven by live observations and data, bringing full coverage all season long.

Gameday Takeaways

December 2, 2020
Starr’s Mill offense huddles up during their first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs last Friday against the Mundy’s Mill Tigers. The Panthers fired on all cylinders early to take a substantial lead and never lost control, winning the game 63-6. The offense broke the record for points scored in a game, originally set at 61 against Stockbridge in 2001. Seven different scored players for Starr’s Mill

‘It’s do or die’

November 30, 2020
Tyler Glover

Tyler Glover

November 27, 2020

[VIDEO] Coach’s Corner

November 25, 2020
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

November 20, 2020
Senior Andres Moc lines up for the next snap during Panther football’s final regular season game against the McIntosh Chiefs at McIntosh High School. Starr’s Mill focused on developing their offensive game amidst great performances by a reliable running back and an explosive defensive line. Moc led the Panther defense with two sacks against the Chiefs in the 38-7 victory.

Gameday Takeaways, Week 9

November 18, 2020
Head coach Chad Phillips hoists the region 2-AAAAA trophy in front of the football team after their victory against the McIntosh Chiefs last Friday. The Panthers took care of business to demolish the Chiefs 38-7. With this win, Starr’s Mill clinched its fifth region championship in a row. This is also their ninth region championship in program history, breaking the county record previously owned by Sandy Creek with eight.

Back to back to back to back to back

November 17, 2020
Image of the Starlight Brigade in the music video with the same name by Tupper Ware Remix Party. “Starlight Brigade” is just the song anybody could use to get them hyped up with an electric rock space adventure.

Quick Hit with Daniel Stackhouse

November 14, 2020
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