This week’s Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week is women’s tennis player Olivia Ward. Last week, Ward and her doubles partner Alana Lutz became the first doubles team in Cedar Ridge history to qualify for the 3A State Championship tournament. What makes it all the more remarkable is Ward was only five months removed from major thoracic surgery. Olivia spent the summer learning how to use her right arm. When tennis season started in August, Olivia struggled to hold her right arm over her head. Needless to say, she made progress as the season continued. Ward and Lutz were the #4 Mideast seed in the 3A State Doubles Tournament, where they competed at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center in Greensboro on Friday morning. Even though she and Lutz lost on Friday, there was no time for Ward to rest. On Saturday afternoon, she played in a USTA match in Durham.

Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week: Olivia Ward

This week’s Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week is women’s tennis player Olivia Ward. Last week, Ward and her doubles partner Alana Lutz became the first doubles team in Cedar Ridge history to qualify for the 3A State Championship tournament. What makes it all the more remarkable is Ward was only five months removed from major thoracic surgery.

This week’s Orange Panther of the Week is linebacker/wide receiver Colin Guentensberger. On October 19 in a 24-7 win at Northwood, Guentensberger led Orange in receiving with four receptions for 67 yards. He also tied for the team lead with nine tackles, three for a loss. On Thursday night in a loss to Eastern Guilford in Hillsborough, Guentensberger had over ten tackles. He also had Orange’s longest play from scrimmage, a 36-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Travis Ray. This spring, Guentensberger will return to the Orange baseball team. Last season, he was Orange’s starting right field.

Orange Panther of the Week: Colin Guentensberger

This week’s Orange Panther of the Week is Orange linebacker Colin Guentensberger. On October 19 in a 24-7 win at Northwood, Guentensberger led Orange in receiving with 4 catches for 67 yards. He also tied for the team lead with nine tackles, three for a loss.