Biography
THIS YEAR: Junior tight end Dane Torrence is 1 of 2 Cougar transfers from NCAA DIII Lawrence University in Wisconsin (Noah Elhardouzi is the other) … Along with college experience, brings good size and is expected to press for starting duties.
LAWRENCE: Played 2 seasons at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., for Head Coach Anthony Aker … Appeared in 16 games with 5 starts for the Vikings … Totaled 14 receptions for 219 yards and 3 touchdowns … Also added 43 kick return yards, 8 tackles and 1 tackle for loss … As a 2025 sophomore, appeared in 8 games with 5 starts and caught 6 passes for 89 yards and 2 TD, 1 each in the first 2 games … Added 33 kick return yards, 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss … As a 2024 freshman, appeared in 8 games and caught 8 passes for 130 yards and 1 touchdown.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Western High School in Anaheim, Calif., in 2024 after previously attending Katella High … Played football for Head Coach Dan Davidson at Western and Head Coach Juan Viramontes at Katella … Was a tight end and defensive end … Served as team captain for 1 season at Western and 1 season at Katella … Finished his varsity career with 30 receptions for 380 yards and 3 touchdowns … Also totaled 168 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 5 pass deflections, 4 fumble recoveries and 2 caused fumbles … As a 2023 senior, helped Western go 11-2 in the Orange League, earning all-league first team honors … Selected to play in the 2024 OC All-Star Game … Finished season with 24 receptions for 324 yards and 2 TDs … Added 69 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 pass deflections and 2 fumble recoveries … As a 2022 junior at Katella, earned All-Big 4 League first-team recognition after totaling 66 tackles, including 4 for loss and 3 sacks, to go along with 2 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery and 2 caused fumbles … Also had 5 receptions for 45 yards and 1 touchdown … As a 2021 sophomore, collected 33 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 1 pass deflection, 1 fumble recovery and 1 reception for 11 yards.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 9, 2006, in Fountain Valley, Calif. … Parents are Ryan Torrence and Ann Johnson … Has 1 brother (Brayden) and 1 sister (Breanna) … Majoring in Kinesiology … Plans to pursue physical therapy, athletic training or strength and conditioning coaching … Enjoys fishing, late night drives, working out and hanging out with friends.
