Triton’s varsity volleyball team fell 0-3 to visiting Middle Creek on Tuesday evening, dropping the Hawks to 1-1. … Cape Fear Christian Academy’s middle school volleyball team started its season on Tuesday with 2-1 (16-25, 25-5, 15-7) and 2-0 (25-12, 25-7) wins at Liberty Christian of Fayetteville. … Hunter Jenks has resigned as football coach at Clayton. Jenks coached at South Johnston before taking over the Comets program prior to the 2016 season. Jenks had a 28-10 record at Clayton. … The Carolina Panthers visit the New England Patriots for an NFL exhibition game on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.