Cedar Ridge High School

With Monday night football out of the way, there’s a full slate ahead for Cedar Ridge and Orange. Both Orange and Cedar Ridge football teams are 3-0, but will have to play two games in the span of five days. After Cedar Ridge’s dominant 47-6 victory over East Chapel Hill on Monday night, the Red Wolves host Riverside on Friday. Meanwhile, 3-0 Orange travels to Burlington Cummings, which is not only 0-3, but has failed to score this year.

This week also marks the first boys soccer game at Orange and Cedar Ridge. It takes place on Wednesday night at Red Wolves Stadium.

The Cedar Ridge girls tennis team, off to a 5-1 start, faces its steepest test of the season against Chapel Hill today. The Cedar Ridge volleyball team, following its first Big 8 Conference victory over Orange last Thursday, faces Northern Vance and Southern Durham in conference matches this week.

Here’s the full slate:

Tuesday:

Volleyball: Cedar Ridge at Northern Vance 6:30 (V), 5:00 (JV); Graham vs. Orange 6:30 (V); 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Chapel Hill (4:30); Orange at Southern Durham 4:30

Wednesday:

Boys Soccer: Orange at Cedar Ridge 6:45 (V) 5:00 (JV)

Thursday:

Volleyball: Southern Durham at Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V), 5:00 (JV); Northern Vance at Orange 6:30 (V), 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Northwood 4:30; Chapel Hill at Orange 4:30.

Friday: 

Football: Riverside at Cedar Ridge 7:00; Orange at Burlington Cummings 7:00

Boys Soccer: Orange at Riverside 6:30 (V), 5:00 (JV)

Saturday:

Cedar Ridge Boys & Girls Cross Country & Orange Boys and Girls Cross Country: Leesville Road Twilight Invite 6:00

For a team that was two sets away from playing for the 3A state championship last season, 2016 hasn’t started the way Cedar Ridge expected.

After going 24-4, the Red Wolves had a rough summer. Coach Charlie Oakley resigned after getting married. Seniors Asha Barnes and Courtney Eckmann graduated. There were other vital parts to last year’s team that were expected back, but opted not to play this season.

That led to a predictable difficult start against the rigorous competition in Orange County, namely 2A state title contender Carrboro, who has demolished everything in its path so far, even periennial power Cardinal Gibbons.

After an 1-6 start, the Red Wolves needed something big in its conference opener. And they got it from a senior co-captain against their arch rival on Thursday night.

Kayla Robinette served on five consecutive points, notching two aces and a block during that span as the Red Wolves defeated Orange 3-1 on Thursday night on scores of 25-21, 24-26, 25-17 and 25-21.

Sophomore Juliann De Jesus killed match point to send the crowded gym into a frenzy as the Red Wolves defeated their crosstown rival for the 7th consecutive time.

De Jesus finished with nine kills. Sophomore Macy Henry finished with 17 assists, including match point. Alexis Dumain had 15 assists while Sarah McCluston had three solo blocks.

The victory was the 2nd for Laura Fortner as the Red Wolves’ head coach.

The Panthers fall to 1-5.

Orange captured a back-and-forth 2nd set. They jumped out 9-2 behind seven consecutive points, all of which came on the service of Macy Hughes, who had two aces during the run. CRHS jumped back to tie at 14 following a kill by Robinette off an assist by Henry.

Orange jumped back to force three set points after a Jordan Lloyd kill made the score 24-21, yet Cedar Ridge scored three consecutive points to tie. The Panthers Mileah Shriner scored set point to even the match.

Cedar Ridge won the final two sets. In the third, the Red Wolves jumped out to a 6-1 lead and never led by less than four points from that point forward. They pushed the advantage out to 23-14 before Robinette scored an ace to win the set.

Cedar Ridge travels to Northern Vance next Tuesday and hosts Southern Durham on Thursday. Orange has two home games next week. They face Graham on Tuesday, followed by Northern Vance on Thursday.

Cedar Ridge volleyball got its 1st win of the season on Thursday night, beating Orange 3-1 at Cedar Ridge Gymnasium. Senior co-captain Kalya Robinette and Macy Henry talked about the win and what’s ahead for the Red Wolves.

Cedar Ridge’s Kayla Robinette and Macy Henry Talk the Win Over Orange

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The first week of the school year features Orange and Cedar Ridge starting conference play in volleyball, a major home game for Orange boys soccer and the first homes dates of the season for Orange and Cedar Ridge football.

Tonight, Orange boys soccer looks for its first 4-0 start in school history when they face Riverside at 6:45. Orange’s Jamar Davis has eight goals in victories over Northern Durham, Graham and Bartlett Yancey. Also later today, Cedar Ridge girls tennis, off to a 5-1 start after beating Orange last week, looks to improve its Big 8 record to 2-0 when they travel to Northern Vance.

On Thursday, the highly-anticipated volleyball rivalry between Orange and Cedar Ridge resumes at CRHS gym. The Red Wolves enter the week 0-3 after a tough 5-set loss to East Chapel Hill last week.

As always, we’ll have coverage of Orange football on Friday night here on HillsboroughSports.com, starting at 6:45.

Monday: 

Boys Soccer: Riverside at Orange 6:30 (V) 4:45 (JV)

Volleyball: Carrboro at Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V) 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Northern Vance 4:30

Tuesday: 

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

Girls Tennis: Orange at Person 4:30

Girls Golf: Cedar Ridge hosts Big 8 Conference match at Occoneechee Golf Course

Wednesday: 

Boys Soccer: Orange at Wake Forest

Girls Tennis: Northern Vance at Orange 4:30

Thursday: 

Football: Orange JV at Riverside 6:30

Volleyball: Orange at Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V) 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Riverside at Cedar Ridge 4:30

Friday: 

Football: Riverside at Orange 7:00; East Chapel Hill at Cedar Ridge 7:30.

Saturday: 

Cross Country: Cedar Ridge Boys and Girls at Jungle Run at South View High School 4:00

Senior Running Back Shemar Miles is our 1st Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week for the 2016-17 Academic Year. Miles scored three touchdowns against Carrboro on Friday in CRHS’ 60-0 victory to open the season.

Miles had extra motivation. In May, Carrboro ended the season of the Red Wolves in the 3-A/2-A/1-A state lacrosse playoffs in Hillsborough. Miles plays as a midfielder for the lacrosse Wolves, and last spring’s game was very much on his mind on Friday night.

Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week: Shemar Miles

Miles scored three touchdowns in the Red Wolves 60-0 Win over Carrboro in the season opener on Friday night.

It’s clear early on who has replaced Chris Walker as the main scorer for the Cedar Ridge Boys Soccer team.

Tasha Hso has scored four goals in the Red Wolves’ first four games, including two in the season opener against 2A power Carrboro in a 2-2 tie. Hso added another tally on Monday night in a 2-2 against Eastern Alamance. Frankie Orellana opened the scoring for the Red Wolves. The Eagles scored the equalized with 3:14 remaining.

Cedar Ridge has opened the season 1-1-2 going into tonight’s game at Durham School of the Arts. The lone win came last Thursday, 2-1 over South Granville. Hso scored the game-winning goal early in the second half. Cameron Koehler had the opener.

In CRHS’ opener against Carrboro, the Red Wolves notched eights shots on goal and four corners.

Cedar Ridge football enters 2016 in a much more orderly fashion than they did in 2015. After a 60-0 win over Carrboro last Friday, the Red Wolves are feeling confident, and are looking for its first winning season since 2010.

They journey to Jordan-Matthews this week.  Coach Scott Loosemoore discussed the victory over the Jaguars and what’s ahead after practice Tuesday night.

Cedar Ridge football coach Scott Loosemoore Talks 60-0 Win over Carrboro

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It was a promising start for the Cedar Ridge and Orange football teams in the first week of the season. The two sides won by a combined score of 95-3. Stiffer tests await this week as both teams hit the road once again. The Red Wolves are in Siler City to face Jordan-Matthews, while Orange is at Northern Durham, which lost to Fayetteville 71st on Friday.

This week marks the first Orange vs. Cedar Ridge matchup of the new academic year. The Panthers and the Red Wolves meet Wednesday in girls tennis.

It’s also a busy week ahead for the Cedar Ridge boys soccer team, which is off to a 2-1 start. Orange, which opened its season with a 5-2 win at Northern, also has a busy week ahead. Here’s how the slate looks:

Monday: 

Boys Soccer:  Eastern Alamance at Cedar Ridge 6:45 (V) 5:00 (JV); Graham vs. Orange 6:00 (V)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Eastern Alamance 4:30; Orange at Graham 4:30.

Tuesday: 

Volleyball: East Chapel Hill at Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V) 5:00 (JV); Orange at Graham 6:30 (V) 5:00 (JV).

Wednesday: 

Boys Soccer: Cedar Ridge at Durham School of the Arts 6:15 (V) 4:45 (JV); Bartlett Yancey at Orange 6:30 (V) 4:45 (JV)

Volleyball: Orange at Riverside 6:30 (V) 4:45 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Orange at Cedar Ridge 4:30

Thursday: 

Volleyball: Bartlett Yancey at Cedar Ridge 6:30 (V) 5:00 (JV)

Girls Tennis: Cedar Ridge at Person 4:30

Friday:

Football: Cedar Ridge at Jordan-Matthews 7:00; Orange at Northern Durham 7:00 (6:45 airtime on Hillsboroughsports.com)

Saturday: 

Boys Soccer: Cedar Ridge vs. West Johnson in Coaches Classic at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary 3:00

On the surface, you wouldn’t think there’s a boot camp mentality in tennis. Certainly coach Lennie Corbett doesn’t employ that mindset with his Cedar Ridge girls tennis team.

But the preparation for today’s season opener against Eastern Alamance has been two very grueling weeks. Since gathering on August 1st, the Red Wolves have gathered five times a week for four hour practice sessions with temperatures climbing above 95 degrees during three practices last week.

Corbett watched Thursday’s session with two towels trapped under a baseball cap.

“We’ve been out for long hours,” said Corbett.

The early schedule won’t be any easier. Three matches are set for this week, including Eastern Alamance today and the North Carolina School for the Arts on Wednesday. On Thursday, they face Riverside.

“We’re much, much stronger this year than last year,” said Corbett. “With the newcomers like Alana Soures and Olivia Ward, I’m not sure who is going to be playing where, aside from the top two singles.”

This year, all-Big 8 performer Tess Johnson returns after a busy summer. She spent five-and-a-half week in Governor’s School at Meredith College, where she focused on match. Upon returning July 27th, she quickly worked to get back into tennis shape. She’s expected to be the top singles player after making the 2nd round of regionals in 2015.

“I think we’re going to be really good,” said Johnson. “We have a lot of really good players. We have some freshmen and sophomores who have practiced well. I’m excited to see what we’ll do this year.”

“She’s a fighter,” said Corbett. “She’s steady. She’s not going to make a lot of mistakes and she never quits. I wish I could get everyone like her.”

Another all Big 8 performer, Kate Milner, returns for the Red Wolves.  So does Leah Thompson (who qualified for regionals as a doubles player with Maddie Allen, who graduated) and Senera Soures.

Among the arrivals for CRHS is a rare commodity: a freshman starter who played in middle school. Since Stanford and Stanback don’t field tennis teams, usually Orange and Cedar Ridge don’t start underclassmen. However, Corbett says Ward will likely start at #2 singles after playing at Gravelly Hill in Efland.

“She’s a good player,” said Corbett. “She’s played a lot of tournament over the last few years. None of our middle schools have teams, so this is rare. Most of the kids play at the clubs.”

The Red Wolves made the 3A state dual playoffs last season, but Corbett thinks this squad could be better, even when faced against the challenge of perennial power Chapel Hill in the Big 8 Conference.

“I welcome the challenge,” said Corbett. “I’m looking for big things from these girls this year.”

After a busy summer, Cedar Ridge senior Tess Johnson will start her senior year today when the Red Wolves face Eastern Alamance in the first sporting event of the new academic year.

Cedar Ridge Senior Tess Johnson Talks About Her Summer and What’s Ahead

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