Photo by Jacques Morin OXFORD–The roar emanated from the visitors grandstand before the officials could even put their arms up. Nalin Reddy had only kicked one field goal in two years as Orange football’s kicker. That was a 28-yarder in the season-opener against Southeast Alamance at the end of a first half to make a…
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The Orange football’s team’s first trip to Oxford since 2015 was one that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Senior Nalin Reddy kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to push the Panthers over J.F. Webb 29-28 on Friday night. It was just the second field goal in Reddy’s career. His other one came in…
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In a scathing review of the 2009 film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” legendary film critic Roger Ebert derided the movie as “an unbearable experience of interminable length.” For Orange football fans, the length of Friday night’s loss to Seaforth was tolerable, if only because the second half was played with a running clock. The…
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Orange football fans have waited a long time for tonight. It’s the Big 7 Conference opener against Seaforth. It’s nothing less than the biggest football game at Auman Stadium since 2016. Don’t get me wrong. Orange isn’t a state championship contender yet. Make no mistake, that’s the ultimate goal head coach Fritz Hessenthaler, offensive coordinator…
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Payton Wilson: For the second time in four games, Wilson led the Pittsburgh Steelers in tackles. This time, it happened on Thursday Night Football as the Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns 27-24 at Huntington Bank Field. Wilson finished with nine tackles. He also had a sack of Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson late on the Browns…
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This week’s Offensive Lineman of the Week is Orange junior Cayden Baker. On August 28, Baker started at right tackle as the Panthers rushed for 323 yards in its 30-0 win over Chapel Hill at Culton-Peerman Stadium. It ended Orange’s 10-game nonconference losing streak. Baker was instrumental in springing blocks that led to a 74-yard…
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Orange’s 3rd down production was lacking on Friday night against Northern Durham. Only because they didn’t have many 3rd downs to convert. In its most efficient performance in years, the Panthers racked up 401 yards total offense. Kayden Bradsher scored two touchdowns and intercepted a pass as Orange defeated Northern Durham 43-22 at Auman Stadium….
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Kayden Bradsher scored two touchdowns and had an interception as Orange defeated Northern Durham 43-22 at Auman Stadium on Friday night. Bradsher set the tone with a 75-yard touchdown run, a career long, on the Panthers’ 2nd play from scrimmage. Quarterback Jackson Moody factored in on three touchdowns, including a 40-yard pass to Preston Utley…
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