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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.

Despite getting swept by Chapel Hill on Thursday night, the Orange volleyball team had a three-game winning streak that has them tied for 3rd in the Big 8 Conference. An instrumental part of that streak is senior Jordan Lloyd, who has been playing volleyball since she was in elementary school around the White Cross Recreational Gym. Currently being recruited by various college, Lloyd discussed being a leader on a squad with only three seniors and what’s ahead for the Panthers during the 2nd half of the season.

Orange Panther of the Week: Jordan Lloyd

For the 2nd time in her career, Jordan Lloyd has been named the Orange Panther of the Week.

Amidst a trying week, running back London Saunders is trying to keep a positive attitude despite losing his chance of playing in the postseason. Saunders had four touchdowns in Cedar Ridge’s victory over East Chapel Hill on Labor Day.

Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week: London Saunders

Amidst a difficult week, senior London Saunders looks to press on with his senior season after scoring four touchdowns on Labor Day vs. East Chapel Hill.

After a tough five set loss to Chapel Hill on Tuesday, the Cedar Ridge Red Wolves had another tough road match with a similar result on Thursday.

Northwood defeated the Red Wolves in Pittsboro 3-1 on scores of 25-23, 25-22, 8-25 and 25-14.

Cedar Ridge junior Alexis Dumain had nine kills. Sophomore Sarah McCuiston registered six kills and two solo blocks. Alexa Pagnanelli had 14 digs and two aces.

The race for the Big 8 conference has quickly turned into a chase for Chapel Hill, who is in first place after a decisive victory at Orange on Thursday. The Red Wolves are now 4-7, 2-2 in the Big 8, placing them in a tie for third with Orange and Northern Vance. Chapel Hill stands at first with a 4-0 mark following wins over Cedar Ridge, East Chapel Hill and Orange this week in a span of four days. J.F. Webb is in second at 3-1.

Elmer Trujillo scored in overtime as Cedar Ridge defeated Southern Durham 3-2 at Spartans Field on Wednesday night.

It was the 2nd conference win in three days for the Red Wolves, who won via forfeit over Northern Vance on Monday. Trujillo opened the scoring in the first half. Trent Gill also scored.

Trujillo factored in on all three goals, scoring twice and assisting on the goal by Gill, who leads the team in scoring with seven goals and three assists.

Cedar Ridge sophomore Tatha Hso also finished with an assist.

Red Wolves goalkeeper Justin Callemyn made twelve saves to earn his third win.

Cedar Ridge is 4-1-3 overall, 2-0-1 in the Big 8.

The Red Wolves have a showdown at Chapel Hill on Tuesday for first place in the Big 8.