Orange County’s postseason fate is unknown, but one thing is for sure — the Hornets came a step closer to reaching their goal Friday night.

Defense and special teams made all the difference in Monticello’s win over Orange County on a rainy Friday night.

ORANGE — During his first two years of high school, Quintin Hunter was one of the role players in the Orange offense, which revolved around Brad Starks.

Orange racked up 419 yards of total offense and led 34-0 at halftime before a running clock was used in the second half to get the visiting Blue Devils and hundreds of rain-soaked fans home early.