Orange knocks off Laguna Beach to boost its hopes for football playoffs

Orange knocks off Laguna Beach to boost its hopes for football playoffs

ORANGE — The Orange football team was exceptional on both sides of the ball and got clutch performances from several individual players in its biggest game of the season Friday. Orange defeated previously undefeated Laguna Beach, 24-9, in the Foxtrot League finale at El Modena High School. Laguna Beach entered the game as one of three undefeated teams in Orange County. The Panthers (6-4, 3-2) finish in a tie for third with Aliso Niguel (7-3, 3-2…