Orange has gone 9-1 against Cedar Ridge recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Panthers will be home for the holidays to greet the Fighting Red Wolves at 8:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses dating back to last season for Orange and four for Cedar Ridge.
On Friday, Orange was beaten by Eastern Alamance 83-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Eagles since February 2, 2022.
Jalen Crayton
| 12/12/25 @ Eastern Alamance | 4 |
| 02/25/25 vs C.B. Aycock | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs Southern Alamance | 2 |
| 02/14/25 vs Eastern Alamance | 3 |
| 02/07/25 vs Southern Alamance | 7 |
| + 8 more games |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jalen Crayton, who posted eight points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. He is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Weston Cheek, who scored six points.
Meanwhile, Cedar Ridge had to suffer through a 66-30 loss at the hands of East Chapel Hill. The matchup marked the Fighting Red Wolves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Cedar Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Orange, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Orange against Cedar Ridge when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 61-21 win. In that contest, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 42-10, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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