Panther Creek Catamounts Coverage

4-star DL Trajen Odom breaks down how he's adjusting to the Weddington program

Former Panther Creek High School standout Trajen Odom spoke with HighSchoolOT at the 2024 Union County Prospect Day. The class of 2025 defensive lineman now attends Weddington High School, which won last year's 4A state championship.

Joslyn Hamilton leads Rolesville to team title with 1-point win over Cuthbertson

Rolesville finished the day with 63 points, Cuthbertson, which had won two straight 4A titles and a 3A title before that, finished second with 62 points.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Providence's Dimenna wins 4A singles title; Green Hope's Gervase, Indlamur win doubles

Green Hope's Stephen Gervase & Vivek Indlamur won the doubles championship, while the Falcons' Jimin Jung fell to Jack Dimenna of Providence in the singles championship.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Boys Tennis Rankings: Four teams join top 25 at end of regular season; nine join area code rankings

The top teams in the midseason area code rankings are: Croatan (252), Jordan (919), Terry Sanford (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and T.C. Roberson (828).

Photos: Panther Creek vs. Apex Friendship softball (Apr. 26, 2024)

Apex Friendship defeated Panther Creek in softball on Friday night.

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Twenty-nine players are making the team for the second or third time, led by five players who became three-time honorees.

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Basketball Team

Twenty-eight players are making the team for the second, third, or fourth season and two have made it all four years.

Boys Tennis Rankings: Providence Day, Providence, Jordan among those moving up at midseason

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Martin County (252), Green Hope (919), Cape Fear Academy (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and Hickory (828).

Panther Creek's Layla Lamar hits a home run cycle in win over Middle Creek

The University of Florida commit hit a homer in all four of her plate appearances.

Joel Bryant

These eight former N.C. high school basketball players qualified for the Final Four

N.C. State boasts six former players on its roster that played high school basketball in the state of North Carolina

Evan Moesta, Sr. Creative Specialist

Isaiah Evans, Zamareya Jones named players of the year as NCBCA releases all-state teams

North Mecklenburg's Isaiah Evans and North Pitt's Zamareya Jones, two McDonald's All-Americas and state champions, were named the players of the year by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Final Rankings: Eastern Guilford boys wrestling leads dual-team statewide top 25; Seaforth and others lead area codes

In the final boys dual-team wrestling area code rankings, Washington is ranked first in the 252, Seaforth in the 919, Lumberton in the 910, Eastern Guilford in the 336, West Rowan in the 704, and Avery County in the 828.

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Indoor Track & Field Team

Seven athletes made it in two different events this year: Rolesville's Joslyn Hamilton, Cummings' D'Anna Cotton, Cuthbertson's Charlotte Bell and Justine Preisano, Garner's Kori Randle, Myers Park's Mary Bonner Dalton, and Providence Day's Nia Poole.

Final Girls Indoor Track & Field Rankings: Cuthbertson runs away with No. 1 spot

Cuthbertson was a full 21 points ahead of second-place Olympic and third-place Marvin Ridge.

Final Girls Basketball Rankings: Grace Christian goes wire-to-wire at No. 1, North Pitt and others lead area codes

In the final girls basketball area code rankings, North Pitt is ranked first in the 252, Grace Christian of Sanford in the 919, Terry Sanford in the 910, High Point Christian in the 336, West Rowan in the 704, and Cherokee in the 828.

Final Boys Basketball Rankings: Central Cabarrus repeats as No. 1 in statewide top 25; Reidsville and others lead area codes

In the final boys basketball area code rankings, Farmville Central is ranked first in the 252, Northwood in the 919, New Hanover in the 910, Reidsville in the 336, Central Cabarrus in the 704, and Christ School in the 828.

(12) Panther Creek returns to elite eight with win at (4) Millbrook

The Catamounts picked up 12 three-point baskets and 37 points from star guard Chris Uwayo

Evan Moesta, Sr. Creative Specialist

Highlights: Smith's big night helps Chapel Hill girls dethrone Panther Creek

Laynie Smith helped the Tigers to the fourth round of the playoffs by going on the road and knocking off the defending 4A state champions at Panther Creek.

Highlights: Uwayo's 37 guides (12) Panther Creek past (4) Millbrook

Chris Uwayo scored 37 points and the Catamounts hit 12 of 19 three-point baskets in a big third round win over Millbrook

Confirmed transfers impacting the 2024 North Carolina high school football season

This list aims to keep HSOT Insiders as informed as possible ahead of the 2024 season.

Joel Bryant

Taylor Barner's Panther Creek career ended by knee injury as Catamounts seek to defend state title

Last year's 4A state championship most outstanding player announced on social media that she has torn her ACL and meniscus. Taylor Barner is also the leading scorer for Panther Creek this season.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Impact players to watch in each region of the girls basketball state playoffs

Who are some of the players we could see make big impacts in the girls basketball playoffs this season? Here are three names to watch in each region.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Green Hope, Providence Day head up preseason boys tennis statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Martin County (252), Green Hope (919), Cape Fear Academy (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Providence Day (704), and Hickory (828).

Cuthbertson named No. 1 in HSOT girls track & field preseason rankings

Perennial powerhouse Cuthbertson begins this season as the preseason No. 1 team in the HighSchoolOT outdoor girls track & field statewide rankings.

Marvin Ridge, Northwest Guilford lead preseason softball statewide and area code rankings

The top teams in the preseason area code rankings are: Pamlico County (910), Wakefield (919), North Duplin (910), Northwest Guilford (336), Marvin Ridge (704), Alexander Central (828).