3 West Orange High School Athletes Sign With D1 Universities

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Three West Orange High School football standouts: Charlie Lamorte, EahJay McAdams, and Terrell Wilfong signed with D1 universities with scholarships totaling over $800,000. An event to recognize the signings was held at West Orange High School on Dec. 4, the first of what will be three football signings in the 2024-2025 school year.

“It takes a village,” began WOHS Athletic Director Stephan Zichella as he welcomed family, friends, teammates, coaches, and administrators to the event.

“I’m really proud to be here,” he continued, “and to see these players come in as boys and become the young men they have become today. You’ve all had incredible careers at WOHS and I can’t wait to see what you will do.”

“Congratulations to our three athletes tonight,” said WOHS Principal Oscar Guerrero.

“You are the product of sacrifice and hard work on the part of your parents, teachers, coaches, and teammates. You are responsible and humble young men, and good classmates. You do not realize the impact you have on our community, school, and our younger kids.”

Superintendent Hayden Moore added, “When I think of you, the word “impact” comes to mind. I call you young men with great pride… my son is here tonight because you are role models.”

Charlie Lamorte signed with Bucknell University. Described as a “strong-armed quarterback with a fluid motion,” Lamorte transferred from Don Bosco prep in the 2023-2024 season and this year posted 1509 passing yards, 20 passing yards, and 95 completions despite suffering a season-ending injury at the end of the regular season. He is undecided about a major.

EahJay McAdams signed with Marshall University. The talented linebacker sports some enviable stats like making 64 tackles this season (6.4 per game) compared to the national average of 21, and 9 sacks compared to the average of 1.8 . He plans to major in Business.

Terrell Wilfong signed with Syracuse University. On3 tagged the wide receiver as a top ten prospect in New Jersey and a top 75 wide receiver in the nation. He was a First Team All-Conference Player for three years and garnered 948 receiving yards and 13 scores in his senior year alone. He plans to major in criminal law.

Head Football Coach Darnell Grant noted that “100,000 athletes across the country will sign to play Division 1 football, 43 of those will come from New Jersey, and three right here from West Orange.”

Grant went on, saying, “West Orange is not the same as other schools. You give me fantastic players, and they come from fantastic families; you give me fantastic coaches, and a fantastic school.”

As he turned to Lamorte, McAdams, and Wilfong, he concluded by saying, “I can say you guys are lucky – but it is these schools that are lucky to have you.”

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