Orange football team opens season on the road with game against Norte Vista

Orange football players get ready to take the field in a game last season. (File photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

Orange High’s football team will open the season on Friday, Aug. 28 with a road game at Norte Visa.

The first home game for Coach Robert Pedroza’s Panthers is Friday, Sept. 4 vs. Yorba Linda. The game will be played at the remodeled Fred Kelly Stadium, according to Pedroza.

The stadium was renovated last season and the Panthers played home games at Segerstrom and Chapman University. Orange was 11-2 overall last season and won the Orange Coast League title with a 5-0 record.

2020 ORANGE SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 28, at Norte Vista

Friday, Sept. 4, vs. Yorba Linda

Friday, Sept. 11, at Katella

Friday, Sept. 18, at Capo Valley

Friday, Sept. 25, at Foothill (Tustin High)

Thursday, Oct. 1, vs. Costa Mesa

Friday, Oct. 9 at Estancia

Thursday, Oct. 15, vs. Calvary Chapel (homecoming)

Thursday, Oct. 22, vs. Saddleback (senior night)

Thursday, Oct. 29, at Santa Ana