Darrell “DJ” Harding Jr., star wide receiver for the West Orange football team and a Duke University commit, wants to be known for his success on the field — and in the classroom.
The Lions, who are 5-0, have the top points average in Class 2A, Region 2. West Orange, which is 4-1, suffered in the initial rankings due to the current records of the teams it has defeated.
After hosting and defeating the St. Cloud Bulldogs 35-20 Sept. 21, the second-year Windermere Wolverines are winless no more.
The Royals quickly went up 21-0 in the first quarter and ultimately defeated the Warriors 49-28.
Scores for Observer Preps coverage area programs in Week Five of the 2018 high-school football season.
Bailey Trinder, a junior lineman for the Lions, was in a serious automobile crash Sept. 6. The campus community has rallied in support of Trinder and the team has continued to play in his honor.
Windermere Prep junior middle-hitter Julia Bernardes has been a big part of the team’s success so far this fall.
