Coming to you “From the Panther Pit” for the 7th episode of the 2020-2021 school year, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse and Prowler adviser Justin Spencer break down the swim team’s performance at state, highlight cheer, dance, basketball, and wrestling as their seasons come to a close, and preview the 2021 spring sports season. Included are interviews with basketball head coach Josh Reeves, senior basketball player Brandon Allison, boys soccer head coach Aaron Buck, and girls basketball head coach John Bowen.

In the 17th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses the importance of knowing where your self-worth comes from amid making decisions on what classes to take going forward.

Coming to you “From the Panther Pit” for the first episode of the semester, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse is joined by journalism adviser Justin Spencer to highlight the momentum winter sports have been riding. Included are interviews with junior Jaclyn Hester, girls’ basketball interim coach Thom Conover, boys’ basketball head coach Josh Reeves, and wrestling head coach Drew Garner.

In the 16th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses the importance of taking things one step at a time and enjoying the journey rather than just the destination.

Coming to you “From the Panther Pit” for the final episode of the fall semester, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse provides a brief sports recap. He highlights all of the big happenings in Panther sports you may have missed. Included are interviews with football head coach Chad Phillips, boys’ basketball head coach Josh Reeves and girls’ basketball head coach Emily Sweeney.

In the 15th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses how to be successful in the final stretch of the semester. She gives ideas on how to break up studying for exams as well as ways to stay motivated through it all.

Coming to you “From the Panther Pit” for a quick fourth episode of the 2020-2021 school year, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse and Staff Writers Abby Carter, Katie Johnson, and Cecily Shaber discuss the transition between fall sports and winter sports. The four discuss the finale of cross country, the wrap up of the football regular season, and the opening of the swim, competition cheer, and basketball seasons. Included is an interview with football head coach Chad Phillips.

In the 14th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano discusses the necessity of thankfulness this year. This holiday season, spending time with friends and family is more valuable than ever, so embrace it and give thanks for the moments you can share.

In an exclusive podcast, Sports Editor Daniel Stackhouse sits down with senior BYU commit Lauren Flanders and senior UNG commit Jolie Lester. The discussion includes how Flanders and Lester got to know each other, their experiences as a part of Panther softball, and a look ahead to their college softball careers.

Junior softball pitcher Lilli Backes has reached several milestones this past season, including recording her 500th high school strikeout. To add to her successful season, this past week she made the decision to commit to the University of North Carolina to play softball.