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Rilee Stapleton

Rilee Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Rilee Stapleton is a four-year member of The Prowler staff.  He is editor-in-chief and a staff writer.

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Prowler Bracketology

Prowler Bracketology

March 25, 2021
Kobe Bryant, former NBA superstar, and his daughter Gigi were killed along with seven others in helicopter crash this past Sunday. While he gained much recognition for his accomplishments on the court, his impact helped motivate me to become the best version of myself in every aspect of my life.

Not just another athlete

January 29, 2020
Alyssa Angelo played over 300 games for Starr’s Mill throughout her high school career at Starr’s Mill. Whether it was on the softball diamond, basketball court, or lacrosse field, she gave it her all and left a legacy at the Mill. She will continue her athletic career at Winthrop University as a member of the women's lacrosse team.

Putting the ‘star’ in Starr’s Mill

June 9, 2019
Lady Panther lacrosse team raises the championship trophy. Starr’s Mill defeated Blessed Trinity 11-8 to win the GHSA A-AAAAA State Championship, becoming the first team south of I-20 to do so.

Redemption

May 20, 2019
Junior goalie Karlee Jenks surveys the Lady Paladin offense. Jenks acted as a brick wall for Starr’s Mill, only allowing two goals on the night. Her stellar play helped the Lady Panthers make their second consecutive A-AAAAA GHSA State Championship game.

Ready for revenge

May 17, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

May 14, 2019
Senior Alyssa Angelo battles a pack of Lady Wolves for possession. The Lady Panthers started slow, but they closed the first half on an 8-1 run that carried them to a 21-11 victory. With the win, Starr’s Mill advanced to the Final Four of the GHSA State Playoffs.

Starr’s Mill sends Wolves packing

May 12, 2019
Senior Ansley Wallace chases down a Lady Bear player. Wallace and King combined for 12 goals against Holy Innocents in the Mill’s 19-7 win. Wallace missed last season’s run to the state championship with an injury, but she her impact has been felt for the Lady Panthers this year.

Wallace, King dominate in win over Holy Innocents

May 8, 2019
Junior Garrett Meuninck runs down the field after winning a face-off. Meuninck won 10 of 11 face-offs against Whitewater, contributing to their 11-0 win. The Panthers outscored Whitewater 27-1 in two meeting with the Wildcats this season.

The three amigoals

May 5, 2019
The Lady Panther lacrosse team huddles together after their win over Woodland. The Lady Panthers defeated the Wolfpack 20-1 in the opening round of the state playoffs. Starr’s Mill looks to return to the state championship game after finishing runner-up to Blessed Trinity last year.

Lady Panthers primed for playoff push

May 3, 2019

Coach’s Corner

May 3, 2019
Panther player fends off a Chief defender while looking for a teammate to pass to. The Panthers balanced offensive attack proved to be too much for McIntosh, and the Mill defeated their rival 15-7. The win improved their record to 9-5 on the season. However, they lost the following two games, resulting in a 9-7 regular season record.

Strong second half sends Panthers home victorious

April 30, 2019
Liza Eubanks

Liza Eubanks

April 26, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

April 18, 2019
Senior Panther Jacob Zellen defends junior War Eagle James Mayfield. Mayfield scored four times against the Mill and led Woodward to their 10th win of the season. The War Eagles are now 3-0 in the area and have clinched a No. 1 seed in the state tournament.

Missed opportunities kill Panther comeback

April 15, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

April 12, 2019
Luke Phillips

Luke Phillips

April 7, 2019

Coach’s Corner

March 27, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

March 21, 2019
Junior Ryanne King sprints past Gladiator defenders. King did all she could for the Mill, scoring six of their nine goals. She has played a huge role in the offense’s 102 goals scored this year.

Gladiators win duel in Panther Stadium

March 19, 2019

Coach’s Corner

March 13, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

March 7, 2019
Juniors Jamaine Mann and Alice Anne Hudson. Mann and Hudson each led their respective teams this year at Starr’s Mill. Mann led the boys team with averages of 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Hudson led the girls’ squad with 15.8 points and 2.8 steals per game.

Highway to hoops heaven

February 28, 2019
Brad Keselowski flies an American flag following his second career win in Atlanta. Keselowski spent most of the race shifting positions throughout the top-10, but his mistake-free driving allowed him to take the lead for the final 33 laps of the race.

Keselowski captures the flag

February 24, 2019
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars ined up on pit road prior to qualifying for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

From the Panther Pit(box)

February 24, 2019
Harrison Burton (No. 18) in his 17th career start, trails seasoned NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series drivers Johnny Sauter (No. 13) and Matt Crafton (No. 88). Young drivers like Burton are finding ways to move up the respect ladder in the eyes of the more experienced drivers.

Qualifying for respect

February 23, 2019
Christopher Bell, in the No. 20 Rheem Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, won the Rinnai 250 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bell led for 142 of 163 laps en route to his first win of the 2019 season.

Paved by the Bell

February 23, 2019
Weather has been the main question leading up to NASCAR’s tripleheader this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After sunshine and great temperatures on Friday, persistent moisture has teams searching for a break in the weather to allow for Saturday’s on-track activities.

For truck’s sake!

February 23, 2019
Ray Black Jr., driver of the No. 07 S.S. Green Light Racing Chevrolet, drives into the garages after one of Friday’s practices. In this special edition episode of “From the Panther Pit,” Editor-in-Chief Rilee Stapleton and Sports Editor Jenna Sanders talk about Friday’s events and preview Saturday’s action from around the track.

From the Panther Pit(box)

February 23, 2019
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, won the pole with a time of 30.550 seconds. He lead a pack of Fords that crowded the top five spots, with Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing being the only non-Ford top-five finisher.

Built Ford fast

February 22, 2019
Justin Haley, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy for Kaulig Racing, finished with a time of 31.184 seconds and a top speed of 177.783 mph. Haley led a group of Chevrolet drivers that dominated the standings in the NXS practices. In both practices, Chevy boasted nine top-15 finishers.

Chevy heavy

February 22, 2019
Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Jacob Companies Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, finished first in the first NASCAR Xfinity Series practice with a top speed of 178.218 mph, good enough for a time of 31.108 seconds. No manufacturer dominated the top five, but Chevy had nine drivers finish in the top 15.

Custer tops balanced top five in first NXS practice

February 22, 2019
Junior Jamaine Mann makes the game-winning layup against Statesboro. The shot lifted Starr’s Mill over the Blue Devils 48-47. Mann finished with 19 points and four rebounds.

Mama, there goes that Mann!

February 18, 2019
Junior Alice Anne Hudson high fives her teammates after their win over Ware County. Hudson scored 23 points and snagged seven steals in the 58-44 win. This is only the second time in school history a girls’ basketball team has advanced to the second round of the state playoffs.

Hudson’s hot hand helps Lady Panthers advance

February 17, 2019

Coach’s Corner

February 14, 2019
Griffin player passes to a teammate. Griffin defeated Starr’s Mill 50-43 in the Region 3-AAAAA tournament championship. The win avenged their last-second loss to the Lady Panthers in the semifinals of last year’s tournament.

Bears bounce back one year later

February 10, 2019
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

February 8, 2019
Senior Nate Allison tosses the ball in the air. Allison, who was recently named to the Region 3-AAAAA All-Region second team, finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the Mill’s 45-41 win over Griffin.

Allison’s double-double carries Panthers past Griffin

February 7, 2019
Senior Nate Allison celebrates with teammates during their matchup with Griffin. Allison passed the 1,000 career point mark against the Bears, doing so on senior night and his birthday. Allison finished the game with 11 points and five rebounds.

Senior night + 1K = happy birthday

February 3, 2019
Junior Alice Anne Hudson scans the court for an open teammate. Hudson, a first team All-Region selection, senior Alyssa Angelo, and Region 3-AAAAA freshman of the year Jaclyn Hester have helped rebuild a girls’ basketball program that missed the state playoffs just two years ago.

Rebuild complete

February 3, 2019

Coach’s Corner

February 1, 2019

From the Mill to Minnesota

January 25, 2019
From the Panther Pit - Special Edition

From the Panther Pit – Special Edition

January 14, 2019
Junior Panther Reese Clevinger sizes up a Fayette County defender. After going 4-1 over the holiday break, Starr’s Mill returned to region action against the Tigers. Fayette County, one of the top teams in the state, pulled away late for a 57-46 win over the Mill.

Following a successful break, Starr’s Mill falls to second ranked Fayette County

January 11, 2019
Atlanta Hawks guard Tyler Dorsey defends Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow. Dorsey was scoreless against Miami, but he put up two assists and a steal. Winslow totaled 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 106-82 loss to Atlanta.

Heat lose focus in third loss to Atlanta

January 9, 2019
Rookie guard Trae Young shoots a floater against the Miami Heat. Young is leading Atlanta through their rebuild, as they prepare for a future that could be brighter than most think.

Wait until these Hawks leave the nest

January 8, 2019
Senior Shelby Foster pulls the flags off of junior Miyah Hunter. The class of 2019 played the class of 2020 in the Starr’s Mill Powderpuff game for Promise Place. The game raised over $2000 for Promise Place.

Goal-line stand secures slim victory for seniors

December 18, 2018
Junior guard Darryl Rice being guarded by junior Cardinal Jared Rogers. The duo of senior Nate Allison and junior Jamaine Mann combined for 30 points against Jonesboro, but it wasn’t enough as the Cardinals won 58-55.

Jonesboro takes lead late, hangs on for 58-55 win

December 15, 2018
Freshman Jaclyn Hester fights for the ball against Jonesboro. Hester finished the game with 10 rebounds, and she made a clutch shot to send the game to overtime. In the extra period, the Lady Panthers pulled out a 54-51 win to improve to 3-0 in the region.

Lady Panthers pull out crucial overtime win

December 15, 2018
From the Panther Pit

From the Panther Pit

December 13, 2018
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