West Orange HS football hosts Essex 7-on-7 Shootout

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West Orange sophomore Akir Morgan runs with the ball after making the catch during one of the games on the day.
West Orange assistant coach Pete Pascarella, left, and head coach Darnell Grant, middle, look over the schedule of games for the day.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football program hosted the third annual Essex 7-on-7 Shootout on Saturday, July 15.

More than 20 schools from throughout the state participated in the one-day event.

Under fifth-year head coach Darnell Grant, the Mountaineers won their first state sectional championship in program history last fall, finishing with an 8-4 record.

West Orange fifth-year head coach Darnell Grant watches West Orange junior quarterback Jasai Mumford, who drops back and looks to pass.
West Orange sophomore Akir Morgan runs with the ball after making the catch during one of the games on the day.

Photos by Joe Ragozzino