1 day ago
The Carolina Panthers have ******* embled their initial practice squad for the 2026 season, with a familiar face as the cherry on top.
As announced on Tuesday, the Panthers have signed guard Chandler Zavala to the group. The 27-year-old was waived on Monday to make room for fellow interior lineman Corey Bullock, who was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens.
Carolina selected Zavala, a North Carolina State University product, in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He's gone on to make 14 starts over 34 career games.
Zavala is now the 17th and final addition to the team's initial practice squad. The group, in its entirety, is as follows:
RB Tre Tyus
#zavala
As announced on Tuesday, the Panthers have signed guard Chandler Zavala to the group. The 27-year-old was waived on Monday to make room for fellow interior lineman Corey Bullock, who was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens.
Carolina selected Zavala, a North Carolina State University product, in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He's gone on to make 14 starts over 34 career games.
Zavala is now the 17th and final addition to the team's initial practice squad. The group, in its entirety, is as follows:
RB Tre Tyus
#zavala
29 days ago
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls — Postponed
The game will be made up on Wednesday, August 5, as part of a doubleheader.
Rocket City Trash Pandas 8, Birmingham Barons 3
The Barons' (41-62) offense struggled out of the gate, managing only three hits, striking out 14 times and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Birmingham starter Connor McCullough also had a tough time getting hit up for two runs in the first, then Rocket City hit him again for four more in the fourth, sending him to the showers after just 3 2/3 innings. The Barons' bats were completely MIA for three innings until Anthony DePino finally snapped the no-hit and shutout with a solo shot in the fourth — his 14th bomb of the year — to at least put a dent in the deficit at 2-1.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Trash Pandas answered immediately with four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, blowing the contest wide open, 6-1. Birmingham scraped together a run in the fifth when Ryan Burrowes singled, and Samuel Zavala followed with an RBI double, but Rocket City answered right back after a Caleb Bonemer error helped plate another run in the bottom half. The Barons mustered an unearned run in the eighth, but the Trash Pandas matched it in the bottom of the frame to finish off the victory.
MVP
Anthony DePino: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR, 3 K
Runners-Up
Alec Briley: 1-for-4, RBI, PO, 2 K
Ryan Burrowes: 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Samuel Zavala: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2B
Liam Paddack: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
Jarold Rosado: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
#anthony
The game will be made up on Wednesday, August 5, as part of a doubleheader.
Rocket City Trash Pandas 8, Birmingham Barons 3
The Barons' (41-62) offense struggled out of the gate, managing only three hits, striking out 14 times and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Birmingham starter Connor McCullough also had a tough time getting hit up for two runs in the first, then Rocket City hit him again for four more in the fourth, sending him to the showers after just 3 2/3 innings. The Barons' bats were completely MIA for three innings until Anthony DePino finally snapped the no-hit and shutout with a solo shot in the fourth — his 14th bomb of the year — to at least put a dent in the deficit at 2-1.
The momentum was short-lived, however, as the Trash Pandas answered immediately with four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, blowing the contest wide open, 6-1. Birmingham scraped together a run in the fifth when Ryan Burrowes singled, and Samuel Zavala followed with an RBI double, but Rocket City answered right back after a Caleb Bonemer error helped plate another run in the bottom half. The Barons mustered an unearned run in the eighth, but the Trash Pandas matched it in the bottom of the frame to finish off the victory.
MVP
Anthony DePino: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR, 3 K
Runners-Up
Alec Briley: 1-for-4, RBI, PO, 2 K
Ryan Burrowes: 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Samuel Zavala: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2B
Liam Paddack: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 K
Jarold Rosado: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
#anthony
10 months ago
De Zavala Elementary in Midland has implemented the School Action Fund STEM model to provide students with high-quality learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. (Courtesy Photo)
MIDLAND In Midland ISD, De Zavala Elementary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it launches a comprehensive STEM model designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in every student. The initiative, made possible through the generous support of Chevron, the ExxonMobil Foundation, and ConocoPhillips, will transform the campus into a hub of hands-on exploratio
MIDLAND In Midland ISD, De Zavala Elementary School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it launches a comprehensive STEM model designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in every student. The initiative, made possible through the generous support of Chevron, the ExxonMobil Foundation, and ConocoPhillips, will transform the campus into a hub of hands-on exploratio
