South Charlotte Panthers

  PANTHERS ON THE GRIDIRON                                  

Three Panther players competed for their schools on the gridiron this fall with impressive results.......

 CONNER VANCLEAVE - Holcomb High School  

Conner added to his ring collection this fall as the Holcomb Longhorns were crowned Kansas State 4A Champions with a 21-0 victory over perinial power Holton HS. The 11-2 Longhorns swept through the playoffs and on a layer of snow and ice in 20 degree weather with a wind chill of below 0 captured the schools first football state championship. The championship comes on the heels of last years State basketball title. Conner played both ways for the Longhorns at tight end and defensive end where he was selected to the All Conference team for both. He had 30 receptions for 270 yards with 7 touchdowns and 5/ 2 point conversions. On defense Conner had 78 tackles with 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss as well as 3 interceptions with 1 returned for a TD. Congratulations to Conner who now takes the court this week to start the defense of the Longhorns state title. 

 BAILEY WELCH - Randleman High School (5-6)

Bailey quarterbacked the Tigers this fall and finished the season just short of 2000 yards of total offense. He threw for 1550 yards and 16 TD while rushing for 433 yards and another 5 TD. 

 OWEN WHITE - Carson High School (7-5)

Owen led the Carson Cougars to the NC State 3A play offs from the quarterback position as well. He accounted for 1617 yards of total offense. Owen was 74-140 passing for 1316 yards and 12 TD; rushed for 175 yards and 6 TD; and had 2 receptions for 126 yards. Owen transitioned straight from the gridiron to the basketball court where he will help lead the Cougars this winter.  

JAKE HOLTZAPPLE SIGNS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SCP 2016 JAKE HOLTZAPPLE - Providence High School has signed his National Letter of Intent to attend college and play baseball at the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. Jake will join the Tar Heels following his prep career at Providence High School where he help lead the Panthers in defense of their NC State 4A Title.

Congratulations to Jake; his parents Scott and Kerry; sister Erin. 

SCP 2016 ANDREW ROBINSON of Eastern Guilford High School has signed his Letter of Intent to attend college and play college baseball at Western Carolina University. Andrew will join the Catamounts following his high school career at Eastern Guilford.

Congratulations to Andrew, his parents Danny and Glenda Baldwin, brothers Caleb and Luke, grandparents Glenn and Carol Baldwin. 

LOGAN DAVIDSON SIGNS WITH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

SCP 2016 LOGAN DAVIDSON - Providence High School has signed his National Letter of Intent to attend college and play baseball at CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Logan will join the Tigers following his senior season at Providence where he will help lead the Panthers in defense of their state 4A title.

Congratulations to Logan and his parents Mark and Linda. Sister Taylor.

TREVOR CLEMONS SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO

SCP 2016 TREVOR CLEMONS - Randleman High School has signed his National Letter of Intent to attend college and play baseball at the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO. Trevor will join the Spartans following his senior season at Randleman.

Congratulations to Trevor; his parents Scott and Shelly and sister Hayven.