Orange extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-9. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Carrboro Jaguars. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
Aubrey Jordan paced Orange's offense, picking up 20 kills. Jordan got some help from Katie Silcott and her 36 assists. Silcott and Jordan didn't slow down when it came to serving: they led the team with four apiece.
As for Carrboro, the win got them back to even at 8-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since September 4, 2024.
Among those leading the charge was Hayley Royal, who had six digs and four aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August.
Orange and Carrboro should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. The Panthers (ranked 103rd) will meet South Granville (ranked 300th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Carrboro will take on Durham School of the Arts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (114 vs. 367).
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