Orange and Troy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Orange had to settle for second. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 49-27. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 260th, while the Warriors are ranked 112th).
Orange's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Stone, who picked up 222 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Stone showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 65 yards. Star Thomas was another key passer, throwing for 355 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt.
Troy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Mays, who threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes, and also rushed for 40 yards and one score. 141 of Mays' passing yards were hauled in by Noah Tapia, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Orange's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Troy, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1.
Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Troy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Rio Hondo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will need to watch out since the Kares have now posted at least 31 points in their last nine games.
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