The Keep Pounding High School Football Classic Returns To Bank Of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers are bringing high school football back to Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, August 22, for the Keep Pounding High School Classic, a season-opening regional double-header. The first game between the Independence Patriots and Myers Park Mustangs will kick off at 4 p.m., followed by a match-up between the Providence Day Chargers and Weddington Warriors at 8 p.m.

The Independence Patriots are coming off an 11-win season in 2023 which included a state quarterfinal playoff berth. Myers Park is looking to rebuild in 2024 after earning a 4A SoMeck conference championship in 2023. Providence Day, a Max Preps nationally ranked power, earned its third-consecutive NCISAA state championship in 2023 while the Weddington Warriors won their fourth NCHSAA state title in the last 10 years.