Orange High School

Kristina Givens 52nd win in the circle for Orange earned the Panthers a state championship on Saturday. In her final game for the Panthers, Givens surrendered just four hits against Piedmont in game 2 of the 3A State Championship Series. She discussed playing her final game with battery-mate Mia Davidson, and what’s ahead for her.

Pitcher Kristina Givens Battles Piedmont and the Sun for a State Championship

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Abby Hamlett final games inside an Orange uniform were ones to remember. She went 4-for-7 in the 3A State Championship series against Piedmont. Her final swing as a Panther ensured the state championship, driving in Hayley Funk and Mia Davidson in the top of the 7th as the Panthers defeated Piedmont 4-1 to sweep the best-of-3 series.

Orange Shortstop Abby Hamlett Discusses Winning the State Championship

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After going without a hit in the Eastern Regional Championship Series against West Brunswick, Mia Davidson found the perfect time to end her slump. She blasted a two-run homer to dead center on Friday night in the bottom of the sixth as Orange defeated Piedmont 3-2 in game 1 of the 3A State Championship Series.

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In its first state championship game, the Orange Panthers pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win over Piedmont in game 1 of the 3A State Championship Series at Dial Softball Field at N.C. State. Mia Davidson, in her final series in an Orange uniform, launched a two-run homer to dead center in the bottom of the 6th. Orange will face Piedmont in game 2 Saturday at 2:00.

Orange Softball Coach Eddie Davidson on Game 1 Win Over Piedmont

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On Friday night, Kristina Givens threw 230 pitches over the course of two games. It was worth it. In her final games at Orange Softball field, Givens earned her 19th and 20th wins of the season as the Panthers captured the Eastern Regional Championship, beating West Brunswick 7-4 and 5-1 in games two and three. Next weekend, Givens will pitch against Piedmont for the 3A State Championship.

Orange Senior Pitcher Kristina Givens on the Panthers’ Eastern Regional Championship Series

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Only a freshman, Jaden Hurdle will do something next weekend that many Orange softball players never did: play for a state championship. The Panthers defeated West Brunswick 2-games-to-1 for the Eastern Regional Championship on Friday night. Hurdle hit .333 in the series, including a 3-run homer in game 1.

Orange First Baseman Jaden Hurdle Discusses Eastern Regional Championship Win over West Brunswick

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Alisha Pettiford hit one home run during the regular season for Orange. On Saturday night, she hit her 2nd, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. West Brunswick trailed 5-4 in the fifth after falling behind 5-0 at the end of one inning. In the bottom of the sixth, Pettiford laced a two-run homer to left field to sew up a game 2 victory. She also scored in game 3 during a 3-run 2nd inning, which put Orange ahead for good.

Orange Designated Hitter Alisha Pettiford on her Two-Run Homer vs. West Brunswick

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