Jeff Hamlin

With a showdown for the conference lead looming on Wednesday, Cedar Ridge girls tennis took care of business against Southern Durham.

The Red Wolves improved to 13-1 overall, 8-0 overall with a 9-0 shutout of the Spartans on Monday. Senior Ali Sapp got a start at #1 singles, capturing her match 8-0. Rachel Quade, Nora Sauers, Natalie Marochak and Briana Cellini also captured singles victories.

The only competitive match of the day came at #1 doubles, where Cellini and Watson teamed to win 8-5. Hanna Johnson and Maddie Werner teamed for a 8-1 victory at #2 doubles. Lila Woodmansee and Rachel Quade teamed for a victory at #3 doubles.

The Red Wolves host Chapel Hill on Wednesday with 1st place in the Big 8 on the line.

The first soccer match between Northwood and Orange certainly had among the most unique score lines of the season.

After a scoreless first half in Hillsborough on Monday night, the two teams combined for ten goals in the second half. The Chargers took the match 6-4, handing the Panthers its first conference loss of the season.

Orange is now 1-1-1 in the Big 8, 5-4-1 overall.

Jamar Davis finished with a goal and 3 assists. Casey Barhydt, Alfredo Rodriguez and Bryan Torres also scored for the Panthers. Malcolm Phillips added an assist.

Northwood’s J.R. Godwin finished with four goals, including two on penalty kicks. The Chargers are now 3-4-2, 2-2-1 in the Big 8.

Orange travels to Webb on Wednesday night.

This accolade for Payton Wilson was based on his performance in Orange’s victory over Western Guilford last week, where he had a 96-yard touchdown run and led the team in tackles. It could have just as easily gone for his performance on Friday night against Southern Durham, where he returned two punts for touchdowns of 55 and 66 yards. We’ll have another Orange Panther of the Week stemming from the Southern Durham game, along with a Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week, announced on Tuesday.

Orange Panther of the Week: Payton Wilson

Wilson had a 96-yard run for a touchdown against Western Guilford last week as the Panthers defeated the Hornets 38-7. On Friday night, he returned two punts for touchdowns as Orange demolished Southern Durham 49-7.

It took nine years, but the signature victory in Pat Moser’s tenure as Orange football coach came on Thursday night as the Panthers defeated Southern Durham 49-7.

Marvante Beasley finished with 198 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard touchdown run on the opening play of the 2nd half that broke the game open. Junior strong safety Rodney Brooks had a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown. Keshawn Thompson created two turnovers. He recovered a fumble in the first quarter that led to Beasley scoring the game’s opening touchdown from 20 yards. Thompson ended the first half with an interception of Southern quarterback Jalen Green.

Orange’s Beasley, Brooks & Thompson Discuss the 49-7 Win over Southern Durham

Marvante Beasley rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns, while Brooks returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. Thompson had an interception and a fumble recovery.

After starting the week with a loss to Jordan, the Orange volleyball team defeated Northwood and Webb to remain tied for 2nd in the Big 8 Conference.

Just over the midway point of the season, Orange is now 6-7 overall, 4-2 in the Big 8. Orange is tied with Webb, who they defeated on Thursday.

It’s also a valuable win on several levels. Webb was fresh off a victory over Cedar Ridge 48 hours earlier. Plus, Orange now controls the tiebreaker on the Warriors.

Orange defeated Webb 3-1 on scores of 25-18, 8-25, 25-23 and 25-13. Bailey Lucas had four aces, three kills, 20 assists and ten digs. Jordan Lloyd had an ace, eight kills and 36 digs. Julia Fish finished with six kills, eight blocks, an assist and two digs.

On Tuesday, Orange swept Northwood 3-0 in Hillsborough. Macy Hughes finished with seven kills and an ace. Lloyd had eight kills and nine digs. Caroline Compton finished with 11 assists and five digs.

Jordan handed Orange a 3-0 setback on Monday.  Eva Porter finished with six kills, while Mileah Shriner had four assists.

This week, Orange embarks on the 2nd half of its conference schedule with a home match against Cedar Ridge on Tuesday at 6:30.

The Orange junior varsity football team is 3-0 after holding off Southern Durham 20-14, and Shane Crisp is a big reason why.

Crisp intercepted three passes on Thursday night, including one with 1:31 remaining that he returned for a touchdown to secure the victory.

Southern mounted a late charge by scoring with :3.4 remaining on a quarterback sneak and recovering the subsequent onside kick. However, time ran out before the Spartans could get off a Hail Mary.

Shane Crisp Makes 3 INTs as Orange JVs Beat Southern Durham 20-14

Crisp returned an interception for a touchdown with 1:36 remaining for the game-winning touchdown on Thursday night as the JV Panthers remained undefeated after a 20-14 win over Southern.

On the debut edition of Prep Sports Tonight, Orange High football players Jackson Schmid, Payton Wilson, Marvante Beasley and Ryan Puckett discuss Orange’s game against Southern Durham. Plus, Grace Maggiorre, Destiny Cox and Elizabeth Ollila from the Carrboro Volleyball team talk the Jaguars’ 14-0 start after a 3-0 victory over Graham on Thursday. Prep Sports Tonight is presented by Occoneechee Golf Course. Learn more about Occoneechee here!

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Monday: 

Boys Soccer: Cedar Ridge at Chapel Hill 6:30 (V) 4:45 (JV) (postponed due to rain); Orange at Southern Durham 6:30 (V); 4:45 (JV) (postponed due to rain).

Volleyball: Orange at Jordan 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Orange 4:30 (postponed due to rain)

Tuesday: 

Volleyball: Webb vs. Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV); Northwood at Orange 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV)

Boys and Girls Cross Country: Cedar Ridge at home vs. Chapel Hill and Webb 4:30; Orange at Northwood. Southern Durham also to compete in meet.

Wednesday: 

Boys Soccer: Cedar Ridge at Northwood 6:30 (V); 4:45 (JV); Chapel Hill at Orange 6:30 (V), 4:45 (JV)

Girls Tennis: East Chapel Hill at Orange 4:30; Northern Vance at Cedar Ridge 4:30

Thursday:

JV Football: Southern Durham at Orange 6:30.

Boys Soccer: Orange at Bartlett Yancey 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV)

Volleyball: Orange at Webb 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Voyager Academy at Cedar Ridge 4:30

Friday: 

Football: Chapel Hill at Cedar Ridge 7:00  (Broadcast live on 97.9 FM WCHL); Orange at Southern Durham 7:00 (broadcast live on HillsboroughSports.com starting at 6:45.