Cedar Ridge High School

This week’s Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week is men’s soccer junior striker Dominic McNerney. The Cedar Ridge men’s soccer team is 4-0-1, its best start in 15 years, at least. Last week, the Red Wolves played to a 1-1 tie at Northwood. McNerney scored the game’s only goal, assisted by Rudy Fuentes. Thus far, McNerney has had a goal or an assist in every game so far this year. He assisted on a goal in the Red Wolves’ 4-1 win at Vance County on August 21. He scored a goal in Cedar Ridge’s season-opening win over Eno River Academy at Red Wolves Stadium. Against Voyager Academy in Durham on August 17, McNerney assisted on a goal scored by Abazar Babiker. Like many teenagers, Dominic’s soccer fandom was enhanced by watching games from England’s Premier League, where he is a fan of Chelsea FC. McNerney is a co-Captain on this year’s team. His goal is to help lead the Red Wolves back to the postseason for the first time since 2016. Cedar Ridge is undefeated even though they have played four of its five games on the road. Their only home game came on August 14, its season opener. Cedar Ridge will finally play a game at Red Wolves Stadium on Wednesday when they host Person for its Central Carolina Conference opener.

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This week’s Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week is men’s soccer junior striker Dominic McNerney. The Cedar Ridge men’s soccer team is 4-0-1, its best start in 15 years, at least. Last week, the Red Wolves played to a 1-1 tie at Northwood. McNerney scored the game’s only goal, assisted by Rudy Fuentes.

The Cedar Ridge volleyball team is used to facing Southern Alamance, but they played the Patriots as a conference opponent for the first time on Thursday. After a tight first set, the Red Wolves dominated the second and third to win 3-0 on scores of 27-25, 25-14 and 25-10. Cedar Ridge had to survive a set point in the opening frame when sophomore Kayla Stoll scored off a feed by Rachel Alverson. With the set tied 25-25, Cedar Ridge Sophomore Claire Hargett had a huge dig off the net to keep a point alive, which led to a kill by Rachel Alverson. Senior Addie Reid scored set point. Reid dominated the second set, scoring seven points off of five kills and two blocks. Reid would add two more blocks in the third set. Still finished with six kills as the Red Wolves won its 42nd consecutive match against a conference opponent, a streak that dates back to 2019. The Red Wolves return home on Tuesday to face crosstown rival Orange. Cedar Ridge has beaten Orange eight straight times, including four times last year. The winner will be in sole possession of first place in the Central Carolina Conference. You can hear the game on Hillsboroughsports.com on Tuesday night at 6:15.

Cedar Ridge volleyball’s Addie Reid and Kayla Stoll discuss win over Southern Alamance

The Cedar Ridge volleyball team is used to facing Southern Alamance, but they played the Patriots as a conference opponent for the first time on Thursday. After a tight first set, the Red Wolves dominated the second and third to win 3-0 on scores of 27-25, 25-14 and 25-10.

The Cedar Ridge women’s tennis team won its Central Carolina Conference opener on Thursday afternoon in Graham. The Red Wolves won all six of its singles matches to defeat Southern Alamance 8-1. It was a strong day for senior Cameron Mayhew, who defeated Paicey Cameron at #1 singles 6-1, 6-1. Junior Ella Caltabiano won two matches on the day. She won at #2 singles over Madalyn Corbett 6-1, 6-1. Later, Caltabiano teamed with Catherine Ballenger to win at #1 doubles over Cameron and Madalyn Corbett 8-1. Junior Adeline Cummings won at #3 singles over Morgan Isley 6-2, 6-0. Ballenger also won two matches on the day. In addition to her doubles win, Ballenger won at #5 singles over Ava Lynch 6-0, 6-1. Cedar Ridge’s Raven Mowles-Airing and Annabeth Lundberg also won singles matches. Madeline Galindo-Woodring and Terra Proctor teamed to win at #3 doubles 8-4. Cedar Ridge will face Orange on Tuesday at Red Wolves Tennis Courts, then host Eno River on Wednesday.

Cedar Ridge women’s tennis Cameron Mayhew, Ella Caltabiano & Adeline Cummings talk win vs. SAHS

The Cedar Ridge women’s tennis team won its Central Carolina Conference opener on Thursday afternoon in Graham. The Red Wolves won all six of its singles matches to defeat Southern Alamance 8-1. It was a strong day for senior Cameron Mayhew, who defeated Paicey Cameron at #1 singles 6-1, 6-1.

The Cedar Ridge volleyball team extended some streaks in its conference-opening win on Tuesday night against Person. It was the Red Wolves’ 41st straight win over a conference opponent, counting conference and state tournaments. The Red Wolves have also won 31 consecutive home matches and have beaten Person six straight times. Sophomore Claire Hargett had 14 kills, 15 digs and one ace. Hargett is second on the team with 70 kills through Cedar Ridge’s first seven matches. She also has 78 digs, which is third on the team. Senior Caroline Park has been the Red Wolves libero this season. She is second on the team with 79 digs. The Red Wolves got off to a successful start in the search for their fourth consecutive conference championship. Cedar Ridge also received ten kills from senior Graylinn Serge, who also finished with 17 digs and one ace. Cedar Ridge will travel over to Graham for its first-ever Central Carolina Conference match against Southern Alamance on Thursday night. On Tuesday, the Red Wolves will host crosstown rival Orange, who will go into the showdown with Cedar Ridge undefeated in conference play.

Cedar Ridge volleyball’s Claire Hargett and Caroline Park discuss win over Person

The Cedar Ridge volleyball team extended some streaks in its conference-opening win on Tuesday night against Person. It was the Red Wolves’ 41st straight win over a conference opponent, counting conference and state tournaments. The Red Wolves have also won 31 consecutive home matches and have beaten Person six straight times.

For much of the night, it appeared that Cedar Ridge would suffer its first loss of the season amid the soggy conditions at Seaforth Stadium.

But in a year that has defied expectations thus far, the Red Wolves found a way to win despite trailing by two goals with 28 minutes remaining.

Jonam Juarez scored two goals, including the game-winner, as Cedar Ridge defeated Seaforth 3-2 on Monday night.

The Red Wolves set up the game-winning goal off a corner kick. Iliah Babchenko sent an in-swinging ball that was bobbled by Seaforth goalkeeper Jack Haste. Juarez gained control of the ball inside the six-yard box and kicked into into an empty net to put the Red Wolves ahead with 3:13 remaining.

Sophomore Giovani Yanez tied the game with his first goal of the season. Bazar Babiker and Dominic McNerney also assisted on goals. Goalkeeper Eric Galunas made seven saves to pick up his fourth win of the season.

Cedar Ridge ends a four-game road trip with a 3-0-1 mark. The Red Wolves, who played its only home game of the season against Eno River Academy, will return home to face East Chapel Hill on Wednesday night. It will be Cedar Ridge’s final game before play in the Central Carolina Conference begins. On September 6, the Red Wolves will host Person to start conference play.

Riverside 6, Orange 0: The Orange men’s soccer team dropped a contest against Riverside on Monday night in Hillsborough. Pirates junior Maynor Zambrano scored four goals for Riverside, who improved to 3-1. Gustavo Lagos and Nico Alcala Ruiz also had goals for Riverside.

Ruiz and Lagos also notched assists for the Pirates. Liam Gergen and Michael Salinas Ordonez also had assists.

Orange goalkeeper Finn Kelly had a busy night, making six saves. The Panthers fall to 1-3-1 and will travel to Western Alamance on Wednesday night to kick off CCC play.

Final from Saturday: Pinecrest 4, Orange 0: Orange journeyed to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary to participate in the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association Kick-Off. The Patriots improved to 5-1 with the win.

Cameron Lloyd: Playing for Bucknell, Lloyd played in all three games of the Liberty Invitational at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. In her first college game, Stony Brook swept the Bison 3-0 on scores of 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19. Lloyd had three kills and seven digs. On Friday night, Liberty swept Bucknell 3-0 on scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-18. Lloyd had three kills, one ace and six digs. Bucknell won its first game on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Gardner-Webb (27-25, 24-26, 25-15 and 25-19). Lloyd had three aces and five digs. Bucknell will host the Bucknell Invitational starting Friday against William & Mary at Davis Gym in Lewisburg, PA.

Grace Young: It was the first of many matchups where former members of the 2020-2022 Cedar Ridge volleyball team face each other at the college level, UNC Asheville took on North Carolina Central on Saturday afternoon at the Justice Center in Asheville. Young is a freshman with the Bulldogs. Her head coach at Cedar Ridge, Fiona Cunningham, is now an assistant with Central. The Bulldogs was a five-set affair on scores of 25-23, 22-25, 25-21, 23-25, 15-13. Young played four sets and finished with two aces and three digs. On Friday, Maryland Eastern Shore defeated UNC Asheville 3-2 on scores of 25-23, 18-25, 20-25, 25-19 and 15-9. Young played three sets and finished with two digs.

Cameron Lanier: The Elon volleyball team opened its season in the Charlotte Invitational at Halton Arena. Lanier had eight kills in her first college game, a 3-0 loss to Coastal Carolina. Lanier also had three digs. On Friday night, the Charlotte 49ers swept Elon 3-1. Lanier had six kills and three digs. On Saturday, Charleston Southern defeated the Phoenix 3-1 on scores of 22-25, 25-21, 25-11 and 25-18. Lanier finished with ten kills and five digs. Elon will continue its season against Georgia State in the Wofford Invitational in Spartanburg, SC on Friday.

Bryse Wilson: Last week, Wilson earned two victories pitching in relief for the Milwaukee Brewers. On Sunday, Wilson struck out four in four innings in a 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres at Miller Park. Facing 14 batters, Wilson allowed just one hit and tossed 39 strikes in 53 pitches. Last Tuesday, Wilson earned another win as the Brewers defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6. Wilson threw two shutout innings with three strikeouts. On August 20, Wilson threw two-thirds of an inning in at 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Wilson allowed one unearned run and one hit. Going into Tuesday, the Brewers lead the National League Central by five games over the Chicago Cubs.

Mia Davidson: Davidson’s second professional season with Athletes Unlimited wound to a close on Sunday. Davidson played the final weekend of the year for Team Flippen. On Friday, Team Gibson defeated Team Flippen 8-0. Davidson finished 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch. On Saturday, Team Alexander defeated Team Flippen 4-0. Davidson went 0-for-2 with a walk. In her final game of the summer, Davidson went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch as Team Denham defeated Team Davidson 6-1. This year, Davidson was a team captain for the third and four weeks after she finished in the top four among point-getters. She ended the year 20th with 1,298 points.

Trenton Gill: The Chicago Bears wrapped up its exhibition slate with a 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday at Solider Field. Gill, who has the punting position locked up for the Bears, had five punts for an average of 52.4 yards. He had one punt downed inside the 20-yard line. His longest punt was 60 yards. In Chicago’s second preseason game last week, the Indianapolis Colts edged the Bears 24-17. Once again, Gill was the only player who punted. Gill had four punts for an average of 51 yards. His average was 45.5 yards. Gill and the Bears will start the regular season against the Green Bay Packers on September 10 at Solider Field.