In a career that’s spanned two sports, three conference championships, two sections titles, and a regional crown, Saturday brought a fitting end to Mia Davidson’s Orange High career. Possibly the greatest female athlete in Orange history, Davidson won the 3A State Championship in softball after the Panthers defeated Piedmont 4-1. Davidson was named tournament MVP.

In his 2nd year at the helm, Orange Coach Eddie Davidson has led the Panthers to a state championship. On Saturday, Orange defeated Piedmont 4-1 to sweep the best-of-three series. And he cut a mean spin-o-roonie afterwards. It was a bittersweet day for Davidson, as it was the last time he will coach his daughter, catcher Mia Davidson. Next season, Mia will play for Mississippi State.

Kristina Givens 52nd win in the circle for Orange earned the Panthers a state championship on Saturday. In her final game for the Panthers, Givens surrendered just four hits against Piedmont in game 2 of the 3A State Championship Series. She discussed playing her final game with battery-mate Mia Davidson, and what’s ahead for her.

Abby Hamlett final games inside an Orange uniform were ones to remember. She went 4-for-7 in the 3A State Championship series against Piedmont. Her final swing as a Panther ensured the state championship, driving in Hayley Funk and Mia Davidson in the top of the 7th as the Panthers defeated Piedmont 4-1 to sweep the best-of-3 series.

After going without a hit in the Eastern Regional Championship Series against West Brunswick, Mia Davidson found the perfect time to end her slump. She blasted a two-run homer to dead center on Friday night in the bottom of the sixth as Orange defeated Piedmont 3-2 in game 1 of the 3A State Championship Series.

In its first state championship game, the Orange Panthers pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win over Piedmont in game 1 of the 3A State Championship Series at Dial Softball Field at N.C. State. Mia Davidson, in her final series in an Orange uniform, launched a two-run homer to dead center in the bottom of the 6th. Orange will face Piedmont in game 2 Saturday at 2:00.

On Friday night, Kristina Givens threw 230 pitches over the course of two games. It was worth it. In her final games at Orange Softball field, Givens earned her 19th and 20th wins of the season as the Panthers captured the Eastern Regional Championship, beating West Brunswick 7-4 and 5-1 in games two and three. Next weekend, Givens will pitch against Piedmont for the 3A State Championship.