Shortly after his freshman season ended at Orange in 2017, Cooper Porter committed to N.C. State. On Friday, Porter officially signed with the Wolfpack during a ceremony at Orange High gymnasium. Porter has been the ultimate utility man for the Panthers from the time he started as a freshman. He’s played 3rd base, left field, centerfield, catcher, and pitcher. Last year, he was Orange’s 2nd day starter in the rotation, he went 3-0 with a 2.21 ERA in 12 appearances. He also earned two saves. At the plate, Porter hit .355 with 22 hits. He was second on the team with 28 RBIs. Porter has spoken with an Orange High graduate, Brad Debo, about possibly attending N.C. State. He will play under Coach Elliott Avent in Raleigh. But first, Porter hopes to help Orange to its first Big 8 Conference Championship since 2015.