Orange County Hornets
Orange Co. High School | Orange, VA
They're a great squad they lead the state in total points in the state of virginia and Amir Waller led his team to a 7-2 record last year look for this hornet to take the feild by force.This year looks to promise great promise with a monster ... more
They're a great squad they lead the state in total points in the state of virginia and Amir Waller led his team to a 7-2 record last year look for this hornet to take the feild by force.This year looks to promise great promise with a monster line up in the back feild and they're deffensive secondary is almost a stonewall only if Bryant Utz doesn't let any easy yards he's improved since last year but only time will tell how much has improved.
OFFENSE
QB Cameron Hughes
Jr.
6-1
185
RB
Bryant Utz
So.
5-11
170
RB
Tyrone Ellis
Jr.
5-8
170
WR
Amir Waller
Jr.
6-1
185
WR
Tyler Seal
So.
5-10
160
TE
Billy Grimm
Sr.
6-4
240
OL
Rodney Carroll
Jr.
6-5
275
OL
Phillip Boston
Sr.
6-2
230
OL
Paul Bernd
Sr.
5-11
255
OL
Aaron Murphy
Jr.
6-1
235
OL
David Long
Sr.
6-5
235
PK
Hunter Ferguson
So.
6-1
170
KR
Tyrone Ellis
Jr.
5-8
170
DEFENSE DT Dakota Connell
Sr.
6-1
240
DT
Andrew Grimsley
Sr.
6-0
250
DE
Pierce Glass
Sr.
6-2
230
DE
Terry Mack
Jr.
6-1
210
ILB
Eddie Ellington
Jr.
6-0
200
OLB
Greg Baldwin
Sr.
6-1
200
ILB
LB Williams
Jr.
5-19
195
CB
Tyler Seal
So.
5-10
160
CB
Amir Waller
Jr.
6-1
185
FS
Bryant Utz
So.
5-11
170
SS
Troy Johnson
Jr.
6-0
170
P
Hunter Ferguson
So.
6-1
170
RUSHING ATTACK
This is sophomore Bryant Utz's second year on varsity. He tallied 320 yards and four touchdowns last year and is primed to improve upon that.
Watch out for: RB Tyrone Ellis (5-8, 170 Jr.) If the fastest player on the team gets to the outside, watch out.
PASSING ATTACK
Following Bradley Starks and Quintin Hunter, quarterback Cameron Hughes has a lot to live up to. The junior has a good arm and is light on his feet, and he has a strong stable of receivers to work with.
Watch out for: WR Amir Waller (6-1, 185 Jr.) Versatile pass-catcher is Orange's best athlete, and could line up at RB and QB if needed.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Senior David Long is the lone returning starter, but with three seniors, the coaches hope their lack of experience is offset by their maturity.
Watch out for: Rodney Carroll (6-5, 275 Jr.) The Hornets will run behind their right tackle often.
DEFENSIVE LINE
The defensive line is not as big as Orange has had in past seasons, but the coaches hope the lack of size will be offset by their athleticism.
Watch out for: DT Dakota Connell (6-1, 240 Sr.) A menace at the line, opposing offenses will stay away.
LINEBACKERS
Last season's linebacking corps was all seniors, so this unit will have to start fresh and learn quickly.
Watch out for: LB Eddie Ellington (6-0, 200 Jr.) Outside linebacker gets to the ball extremely well.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Free safety Bryant Utz is a ballhawk. He might also see time at cornerback. This unit is deep and athletic.
Watch out for: CB Tyler Seal (5-10, 160 So.) Basketball point guard started as a freshman last year.
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Hornets pride themselves on their directional punts and kickoffs, and they hope sophomore Hunter Ferguson can pick this up quickly.
Watch out for: K Ferguson (6-0, 170 So.) is a soccer player with a strong leg.
Former Orange quarterback Bradley Starks went on to play for West Virginia, and his replacement, Quintin Hunter, is now a freshman at Virginia.
So the Hornets are now waiting to see if junior Cameron Hughes can continue this school's impressive run of quarterback play.
The tools are in place around him to make it happen. Watch out for junior Amir Waller, who is a dynamic wide receiver.
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