For the second year in a row, the Orange lacrosse team has advanced to the 3A/2A/1A State Quarterfinals. On Tuesday night, the Panthers defeated the Walter Williams Bulldogs 17-10 in the 3rd round of the state playoffs at Auman Stadium. Junior Jake Wimsatt and sophomore Connor Kruse each scored four goals for Orange, who defeated the Bulldogs for the third time this season. Katie Wolter earned the victory as Orange’s goalkeeper in front of the largest crowd of the season at Auman Stadium. Tigh Metheny, who scored eight points in Orange’s win over South Brunswick in the 2nd round of the state playoffs on Tuesday night, had another strong game. Last year, Orange defeated Northwood to reach the state quarterfinals, where they lost to East Chapel Hill. Later this week, the Panthers will face another team from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System in Carrboro, who defeated Cape Fear in Fayetteville on Tuesday night. The state quarterfinal matchup could be moved to Thursday because of the threat of rain on Friday. If Orange beats the Jaguars, they will play for the Eastern Regional Championship for the first time in school history.
