Only six games into the 2022 season, the Orange volleyball team has been through plenty. There was uncertainty about who would coach the team throughout the summer until Kelly Young, who now teaches at Eno River Academy, agreed to return for a 4th season at the helm of the team. Last Thursday, Orange started a span of six matches in five days. On Thursday, Orange defeated Jordan in the season opener 3-0 at Panther Gymnasium on scores of 25-20, 25-17 an 25-16. Ella Wimsatt led the Lady Panthers in kills. The game marked the debut of 6’2” freshman middle blocker Ava Wilkerson and 5’11 freshman outside hitter Aubrey Jordan. Against the Falcons, senior setter Caitlin Carden had three consecutive aces in the second set to put Orange in the lead for the remainder of the frame. Junior Ella Wimsatt led Orange in kills against the Falcons. On Friday, the Lady Panthers started a two-day tournament at East Chapel Hill High School. West Forsyth defeated Orange in four sets. The following day, the Lady Panthers rebounded by sweeping Western Alamance. Southern Alamance defeated Orange in four sets. Later on Saturday, Orange defeated East Chapel Hill in four sets. Orange is 3-3 overall as they prepare to face Roxboro Community School on Friday night in Person County.