West Orange lights up Scoreboard with high Powered Offense 48-0 over Orange

West Orange, NJ (Rutgers Football App) -The Mountaineers did not disappoint serving up the main course at the first Mountaineer Classic as they defeated the Orange Tornados 48-0 in front of a standing room only crowd at Soriano Stadium.

The atmosphere at the game was electric as West Orange looked impressive on both sides of the ball. "My veterans played to the standard of the program" said West Orange Head Football Coach Darnell Grant. "David Moore shined as a full time two player after playing QB last year" said Grant.

Senior running back David Moore immediately used his quarterback experience from last season in the first quarter with a 48 yard touchdown pass to a wide open Syracuse bound Terrell Wilfong from his running back position. The kick was blocked, West Orange took the lead 6-0.

Senior quarterback Charlie LaMorte connected next with Wilfong on a diving 31 yard pass in the first quarter to give the Mountaineers the lead 14-0 after a converted two point conversion run the pilon by LaMorte. Sydney Padilla capped the scoring in the first quarter reeling in a 24 yard pass from LaMorte, with a failed kick, 20-0 West Orange.

The Mountaineers continuted to light up the scoreboard during the second quarter with three scores. Farad Green had 1-yard run and with a pass from Brandon LaBanca to Khalid Rhone, West Orange up 28-0. The next score was once again from the ground, this time it was Micha Howell with a 5 yard run and a Mason Insana kick, West Orange took the lead 35-0. The final score of the half was a 43 yard pass from LaMorte to Moore, with extra point from Insana. 42-0 Mountaineer at the half.

The Mountaineer special teams added to the scoring frenzy with an 80-yard kickoff return by Moore in the third quarter 48-0 following a failed kick. "Starters Green, Padilla and Rhone were very impressive" added Grant. The West Orange defense was stingy all night and preserved the shutout.

The Montaineers will travel to Wayne, NJ to take on rival PCTI on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7pm.

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