PHOTOS: Charlotte Christian defeats Providence Day in thriller

The Carolina Panthers hosted the Keep Pounding High School Classic on August 22nd to kickoff the start of the high school football season with two high-powered matchups at Bank of America Stadium. The Independence Patriots took on the Myers Park Mustangs in Game 1, where the Patriots won the game 24-21. Game 2 featured the Providence Day Chargers and the Weddington Warriors, both of which are reigning state champions. Weddington walked away with a 13-7 win.

We hosted active military members representing bases from North and South Carolina to join us for practice and a bootcamp after training camp. #SaultetoService

The Carolina Panthers hosted the PAL Panthers Pop Warner football team for a once-in-a lifetime experience at Training Camp. The Pop Warner players embedded with the Panthers during the team's August 10th training camp practice, and the day concluded with an exciting live scrimmage period where Panthers players and training camp fans cheered them on.

Durham Public Schools hosted their League Championship for their inaugural Girls Flag Football Program. Eight schools competed with the Durham Southern Spartans winning the league.

Last Saturday, Atrium Health Foundation and the Carolina Panthers hosted the 14th Annual Keep Pounding 5K at Bank of America Stadium. Together, they raised more than $126K for cancer research and patient care initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital.

The Carolina Panthers hosted a flag football clinic at Bank of America Stadium for youth in the Police Activities League (PAL). The team partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North America to provide the PAL football teams with a fun filled evening. Panthers Legends Tre Boston and Mike Tolbert were in attendance to support the athletes

As a part of the Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding Tour in Germany, the team visited the United States Army Garrison Bavaria. During the visit, Panthers players, TopCats, and SirPurr lead a football clinic for youth on the base. Additionally, the team hosted a meet and greet for military families. To conclude the day, Panthers players, TopCats, and SirPurr were given the opportunity to spend time with members of our military and learn more about operations on the base.

The Carolina Panthers hosted a flag football clinic at the United States Army Garrison Stuttgart in Germany. Panthers players Sam Franklin and Ikem Ekwonu along with TopCats and SirPurr were in attendance to help teach US military children foundational football skills and drills.

The Carolina Panthers partnered with the Munich Ravens, a football team based in Germany, to host a flag football clinic for local youth in the community. Panthers players Sam Franklin and Ikem Ekwonu were given the opportunity to interact with the kids and help them learn new football skills.

The Carolina Panthers and Eleven Sports Media partnered with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to host the first ever Challenger League Jersey Selection Night as the program approaches its 20th season. Athletes participated in a special tunnel run experience on the Bank of America Stadium field and cast their votes on jersey designs for the upcoming season.

View photos of Nicole Tepper and Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays), to whom the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation recently donated $3 million to help fight food insecurity in Mecklenburg County.

The Carolina Panthers hosted the team's annual Nike 11-On at Bank of America Stadium. High school powers Gaffney, Irmo, Providence Day and South Pointe competed in a 7-on-7 passing tournament plus linemen and skill competitions. Panthers Legend Tre Boston, as well as the Panthers rookie class, were on hand for all the action. The spirited tournament concluded with the Providence Day Chargers crowned as this year's Carolina Panthers Nike 11-On event champion.