Jeff Hamlin

There are various banners around the baseball press box at Panthers Field, honoring past All-Conference, All-District and All-State players. Now, there’s not only going to be a new name, but a new banner entirely: All-American.

Catcher Brad Debo was named a member of the American Insurance All USA Preseason Team by USA Today last week. Debo, who committed to play at South Carolina in 2014, is hitting .483 with two home runs and eleven RBIs through Orange’s 9-0 start.

Brad Debo Named Preseason All-American

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Orange sophomore pitcher Brian Werden didn’t know what to expect when he made his 1st varsity start on Wednesay against Garner. But he made it count. He earned his first victory as a Panther as Orange won 3-1. Werden retired the first eight Trojans, yielding only two hits and one earned run.

Orange’s Brian Werden Talks His 1st Varsity Win

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At a time when three-sport athletes aren’t as common, Orange left fielder Chandler Compton is thriving. He’s hitting .471 through the Panthers first seven baseball games, including two key RBIs in Orange’s 11-9 come-from-behind victory over Northern Durham. He’s been a regular starter ever since. Compton is also an all-Big 8 performer in soccer, where he earned a scholarship with Wofford.

Chandler Compton Talks Orange’s 7-0 Start

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Following losses to Northern Guilford and Enloe, the Cedar Ridge boys lacrosse team found a way to bounce back just in time for a meeting with their archrivals.

The Red Wolves defeated Jacksonville 15-4 on Friday night at Red Wolves Stadium. Sean Tobin, Kyle Zylowski and Braden Danku each had a hat trick for CRHS, which improved to 3-3. Cedar Ridge’s Zak Berry made seven saves.

It was another strong all-around game for midfielder Jack Widman, who collected six points on two goals and four assists.  He also won four of six faceoffs.  He leads the team in scoring with 23 points, and is tied for second on the team with eleven goals.

Tobin paces the team with 16 goals.

Cedar Ridge faces Panther Creek on Monday in Cary before traveling to face Orange at OHS Thrusday at 7.

Cedar Ridge Goalkeeper Zak Berry Talks the Red Wolves Season

Cedar Ridge defeated Jacksonville on Friday night 15-4. Berry made seven saves as the Red Wolves ended a two-game losing streak.

Though he came off the bench, Orange right fielder Johnny Flynn made some important plays in the Panthers 12-10 win over Southern Lee in Sanford on Saturday. He had a key single in the 4th and robbed the Cavaliers’ Topher Grant of a double with a backhanded catch to start the 7th.

Johnny Flynn Talks Orange’s 12-10 Win Over Southern Lee

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Last Friday, Orange trailed Northern Durham 9-3 going into the top of the 6th. The Panthers stormed back with eight runs in the final two innings to win 11-9. Ryan Puckett earned his first career win with two scoreless innings in relief. He started the game at third base, and added a key base hit during a 5-run sixth that triggered the rally.

Flashback Friday: Ryan Puckett on Orange’s Win vs. Northern

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Jack Widman scored a highlight reel goal late with an behind-the-back pitchfork shot that found the top of the net vs. Northern Guilford. Sean Tobin scored four points, including two goals. Northern Guilford defeated the Red Wolves 14-8 at Johnny Roscoe Stadium in Greensboro.

Jack Widman, Sean Tobin Talk About CRHS Loss to NGHS

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