Former Irvington HS coach and IHS alum Darnell Grant leads West Orange HS football team to sectional title

Former Irvington HS coach and IHS alum Darnell Grant leads West Orange HS football team to sectional title

IRVINGTON, NJ — Darnell Grant, a 1991 Irvington High School graduate and former IHS head football coach, guided the West Orange High School football team to its first-ever state sectional championship. West Orange, the No. 6 seed, defeated top-seeded and previously undefeated Phillipsburg, 28-7, in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section […]

West Orange HS football team captures first state sectional title, defeats Phillipsburg to win North 2, Group 5 sectional crown

West Orange HS football team captures first state sectional title, defeats Phillipsburg to win North 2, Group 5 sectional crown

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football program has been in existence for a long time. The Mountaineers can finally say they are state sectional champions! Playing in their first-ever state sectional championship game, the sixth-seeded Mountaineers defeated top-seeded and previously-undefeated Phillipsburg, 28-7, in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North […]

UPDATED: West Orange HS football team defeats Ridgewood, 34-31, in thrilling overtime affair to reach state sectional final for the first time ever

UPDATED: West Orange HS football team defeats Ridgewood, 34-31, in thrilling overtime affair to reach state sectional final for the first time ever

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team’s thrilling victory over Ridgewood will certainly be remembered for a long time. For the first time in program history, the Mountaineers have reached a state sectional championship game. The sixth-seeded Mountaineers defeated second-seeded Ridgewood, 34-31, in overtime in walkoff fashion in the semifinals of […]

West Orange HS football team upsets Watchung Hills in North 2, Group 5 sectional playoffs; will visit Ridgewood in semifinals

West Orange HS football team upsets Watchung Hills in North 2, Group 5 sectional playoffs; will visit Ridgewood in semifinals

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sixth-seeded West Orange High School football team upset third-seeded Watchung Hills, 18-10, in the quarterfinals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 state playoffs on Friday night, Oct. 28, at Watchung Hills. The Mountaineers, who improved to 6-3 on the season, will visit […]

West Orange HS Senior Night honors football, marching band and cheer

West Orange HS Senior Night honors football, marching band and cheer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Senior Night for football, marching band and cheer was held Oct. 21 prior to the start of the West Orange vs. Irvington game. Graduating seniors and their families were recognized for their commitment and dedication to their teams during their high school years. All sports teams hold a Senior […]

West Orange HS football team gears up for state sectional playoffs

West Orange HS football team gears up for state sectional playoffs

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School football team, under fourth-year head coach Darnell Grant, concluded a fine regular season. Now the Mountaineers are hoping to make a strong run in the state playoffs. West Orange is the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, […]

West Orange HS football team defeats North Bergen

West Orange HS football team defeats North Bergen

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Rayel Hunter, a junior, rushed for two touchdowns, and senior Amir Stewart passed for 105 yards and a touchdown to lead the West Orange High School football team to a 41-6 win over North Bergen on Friday, Oct. 14, at North Bergen. Jehki Williams, a senior, rushed for 80 yards on […]