This week’s Orange Panther of the Week is women’s basketball guard Lauren Cates. The Lady Panthers started the season 5-1. Four of the wins came on the road. On December 14, Cates scored 18 points as the Lady Panthers defeated Lee County 59-45 in Hillsborough. On December 6, Cates led Orange with 13 points in a 42-29 victory over Williams in Burlington, a game where Orange never trailed. She also had game-high honors on Tuesday night with 21 points as the Lady Panthers lost to Hillside 65-54. Orange will return to action on December 27 in the Granville Central Holiday Tournament. They will face Vance County in the opening round.
Orange Panther of the Week: Lauren Cates
This week’s Orange Panther of the Week is women’s basketball guard Lauren Cates. The Lady Panthers started the season 5-1. Four of the wins came on the road. On December 14, Cates scored 18 points as the Lady Panthers defeated Lee County 59-45 in Hillsborough.