HS FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Orange features talented upperclassmen-laden squad

ORANGE, NJ – In his two-plus decade stint at the head coaching helm, Randy Daniel has built a tremendous program at Orange. Under his guidance, the Tornadoes have been a perennial state section playoff contender, while producing myriad talented players who have gone on to play at major colleges and even in the NFL. For […]

Orange’s Jamar Summers and East Orange’s Tyraiq Beals lead UConn football team in season-opening win

ORANGE, NJ – Orange’s Jamar Summers and East Orange’s Tyraiq Beals helped the University of Connecticut football team to a 27-20 win over Holy Cross in the season opener Friday, August 31 in Storrs, Conn. Summers, a 6-foot, 190-pound senior defensive back, posted a team-high 11 tackles (eight solo) with three pass breakups. Beals, a […]

Orange HS football team moves up to Group 4 status

ORANGE, NJ – For many years, Orange High School has always been classified as a Group 2 or Group 3 school by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for postseason competition. But recently, the NJSIAA reclassified the OHS football team to Group 4 status. Group size refers to school enrollment. OHS will be in North […]

Orange HS football star Nyquee Hawkins gains major collegiate interest

Orange HS football star Nyquee Hawkins gains major collegiate interest

ORANGE, NJ (corrected Friday, July 7, 8:51 p.m.) – Orange High School rising junior Nyquee Hawkins is one of the most heavily recruited football players in the state. Hawkins, a 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver/cornerback, has received several scholarship offers from major Football Bowl Series (formerly Division 1-A) colleges and universities. Hawkins has received 18 offers. […]

Orange HS football team falls to Morris Hills in playoffs

ORANGE, NJ – Down by three touchdowns in the second half, the Orange High School varsity football team made a furious rally to get to the state championship game. But the Tornadoes’ comeback fell short as they lost to Morris Hills, 21-14, in the semifinals of the state North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 playoffs […]

Orange HS football team upsets Ridgefield Park in playoffs

NOTE: The Orange HS football team will visit Morris Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. in the semifinals. ORANGE, NJ (updated Monday Nov. 14, 2:44 p.m.) – Led by senior slotback Tyrese Harris, sophomore quarterback George Crespo; and a strong defense, the seventh-seeded Orange High School varsity football team upset second-seeded Ridgefield Park, 13-0, […]

Orange HS football team will visit Ridgefield Park in playoff opener

Tornadoes top Chatham for second straight victory

Orange HS football team will visit Ridgefield Park in playoff opener

ORANGE, NJ (updated Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:15 p.m.) – The Orange High School varsity football team, under head coach Randy Daniel, received the No. 7 seed in the state North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 playoffs and will visit second-seeded Ridgefield Park on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. The winner will face the winner […]