Orange running back Hunter Pettiford had a career-high 128 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns on Friday night in the Panthers’ 54-0 win over East Chapel Hill. Pettiford scored on a 28-yard run with 6:41 remaining in the first half, then notched another touchdown on Orange’s subsequent possession from eight yard out. Pettiford also has eight receptions this season. Hunter asked to dedicate this award to his late grandfather Peter, who passed away over the summer and was a beloved figure in Caldwell. Orange, after winning its conference opener, now sets its sights on archrival Southern Durham on Friday night at Auman Stadium. Kickoff is at 7. The live broadcast can be heard on Hillsboroughsports.com.
Orange Panther of the Week: Hunter Pettiford
Orange running back Hunter Pettiford had a career-high 128 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns on Friday night in the Panthers’ 54-0 win over East Chapel Hill. Pettiford scored on a 28-yard run with 6:41 remaining in the first half, then notched another touchdown on Orange’s subsequent possession from eight yard out.