The past two years have brought the longest sustained success for the Orange volleyball program. They have won two Central Conference regular season championships, a Central Conference Tournament championship, eight state playoff victories and the 2023 3A Eastern Regional championship. They have a combined record of 45-14. On Tuesday night, the Panthers took J.H. Rose, the #1 ranked team in the 3A East Region, to the limit in the state quarterfinals. It was the final match for senior Abby Silinski, Karleigh Johnson and Peyton Sigmon. This season, Silinski was the starting libero for the Panthers and led the team with 336 digs. Silinski also had 33 aces, which was tied for fourth. Silinski had some crucial aces late in the second set against Rose, which led to the Rampants losing their first set in the state playoffs. Johnson was another important defensive player for the Panthers in 2024. Johnson had 70 digs. Sigmon’s mother attended Orange High School and was in the Class of 1991. Sigmon had several aces in the Panthers senior night win over Walter Williams earlier this month. Together, Silinski, Johnson and Sigmon got to take the most important walk in state volleyball last year. They stood under the spotlight inside Reynolds Coliseum as they were introduced in the 3A State Championship match. It’s a memory now, but some memories last forever.
Orange volleyball seniors Abby Silinski, Karleigh Johnson & Peyton Sigmon discuss their final year
The past two years have brought the longest sustained success for the Orange volleyball program. They have won two Central Conference regular season championships, a Central Conference Tournament championship, eight state playoff victories and the 2023 3A Eastern Regional championship. They have a combined record of 45-14.