Carrboro High School will play one of the state’s finest football programs when the Jaguars (13-0) host Reidsville (11-2) in an NCHSAA 2AA quarterfinal game Friday. The Rams have won or shared 17 state championships, including five in the last 10 years. Their most recent title came in 2009.

Orange (11-2) is facing another strong opponent when it plays Friday at next-door rival Eastern Alamance (12-1) in a 3A quarterfinal. The Eagles have won seven straight games since losing to No. 1 and undefeated Northern Guilford.

Orange has lost only to two then-undefeated teams: Carrboro and Cardinal Gibbons.

Orange Parks & Rec discussion planned for tonight, Thursday

The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation invites Orange County residents to participate in public-input sessions this week to help form a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The first meeting will take place 6 p.m. tonight at the Southern Human Service Center, located at 2501 Homestead Road. The second meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, located at 7215 Walnut Grove Church Road in Hurdle Mills.

Residents will have an opportunity to share their perspectives on county parks and programs, as well as make suggestions to ultimately guide the future of the County’s parks facilities and recreation programs.

For more information, visit www.orangecountync.gov/deapr/index.asp and click on the link entitled, “Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update,” located in the breaking news section.

Carolina women’s soccer to host NCAA regional games this weekend

Local soccer fans can take in some NCAA action this weekend when UNC hosts NCAA regional games at Fetzer Field. The Tar Heels will host second-round games Friday at 4 p.m. (Baylor vs. either Virginia Tech or Georgetown) and at 6:30 p.m. (North Carolina vs. Illinois).

Compiled by staff writer W.E. Warnock