BY ISABELLE MARMARA The Drama department will present the musical, Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man on March 21, March 22, and March 23. The production features 45 cast members, with students from all grade levels coming together. The comedy-filled production follows con artist Harold Hill, played by Camryn Burniston, in a small IowaContinue reading “The Music Man comes to OB”
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Underclassmen step up and rebuild
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN The girls basketball team ended their season with a win in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament and a record of 11-15. After losing four of last year’s top scorers to graduation, returning senior starter Abigail Jazmin led the young team through a rebuilding season. Continue reading “Underclassmen step up and rebuild”
Skating to victory
BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO The hockey team finished the season with a 12-9-1 record, showing great improvement and earning their first winning season since 2019. Every player on the team, including four seniors who played varsity for all four years of high school, experienced playing on a winning varsity team for the first time.Continue reading “Skating to victory”
Three senior Knights qualify for States
BY JAMIE HAZEL Wrestlers Logan Roman, Emma Sagi, and Jenna Magrino qualified to compete in the NJSIAA State Tournament in Atlantic City. Sagi, now a two-time state place-winner, placed fourth in her weight class, and Magrino placed eighth. The journey to the NJSIAA State Championship began at districts where team captains Jake Tenebruso,Continue reading “Three senior Knights qualify for States”
Staying on track
Staying on track BY DAYAMI VILORIA The winter track team had a great season, filled with many improvements, accomplishments, and personal records. The 4×400 Relay team qualified for the Conference Champions and many athletes qualified for Sectionals. The 4×400 relay team, Peter Afoakwah, Nick Mackoul, Muhammed Ziyad, and Randy Browne, qualified for theContinue reading “Staying on track”
Freshman athletes excel on varsity
BY MICHAYLA SMITH This winter, four freshman athletes performed at a high level while playing for varsity teams. Gregory Moreno, Mason Sorrentino, Marilyn Togun, and Gavin Young showcased their skills across four different sports. Sorrentino helped the boys bowling team reach the Central Jersey Group 4 Finals. “[Playing varsity as a freshman] isContinue reading “Freshman athletes excel on varsity”
Boys basketball battles to the finish
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor The boys’ basketball team ran through their opponents this year after not having a winning season in the past four years. The team had an impressive record of 15-10 and earned a reputation as a force in the division with an 8-5 record. The team put onContinue reading “Boys basketball battles to the finish”
An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year
BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM The National Chinese Honor Society held its 3rd annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 15, starting at 5pm The NCHS transported attendees to China with cultural activity stations, an authentic Chinese dinner catered by Shanghai Bun, and performances that continued until a fire alarm abruptly ended the event early. Continue reading “An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year”
Esports team wins Overwatch 2 Tournament
ANGELINA PEREZ The Esports team hosted and participated in the Middlesex County Invitational Overwatch 2 Tournament on February 10. Colonia, Plainfield, and Old Bridge each entered two teams in the tournament. The Knights took first place, beating Plainfield High School in the Finals, and received a plaque for winning. The team splits intoContinue reading “Esports team wins Overwatch 2 Tournament”
A fun Knight Out
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief Knights Out, a revivial of an old event called the Lock In, took place on February 16 for the first time in almost a decade. The event hosted several attractions that contributed to a successful fun-filled night, with over 350 tickets sold and 35 staff volunteers. Continue reading “A fun Knight Out”
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