This week’s Orange Panther of the week is senior wide receiver Brandon Cummings. The Defensive Player of the Week is junior linebacker DeAndre Brown. Plus, we’re also honoring junior Ja’Ki McDnaiels as part of our spring spotlight series. On Friday night, Cummings had a career-high 130 yards receiving in Orange’s 33-20 win over Southeast Alamance. Cummings scored Orange’s first touchdown of the season on a 30-yard reception on the first drive of the game. In the second quarter, Cummings broke free for an 89-yard touchdown catch-and-run which put Orange ahead 20-7. It was the first touchdowns of his varsity career. Brown was part of an exuberant Orange defense, which had seven sacks against the Stallions. Brown led the team with 15 tackles, including one sack. Brown is part of a young Orange defense that includes freshman Tyreek Battle, sophomore Jaylan Starks and junior Garrett Sawyer. Last spring, Ja’Ki McDaniels qualified for the 3A State Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In 2022, McDaniels scored Orange’s first touchdown of the season against South Granville. The efforts of Cummings, Brown and McDaniels were a big reason why the Panthers won its first season opener since 2017. Tonight, the Panthers will face longtime rival Chapel Hill at Auman Stadium. The Panthers will look to end a three-game losing streak to the Tigers.
Orange Panther of the Week: Brandon Cummings; Defensive Player: DeAndre Brown & Ja’Ki McDaniels
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