BY LISA TOOLEY With a 6-2 record in the county, the ice hockey team shows a promising season. On their senior night, the Knights won 11-1 against J.P. Stevens, a good way to celebrate their seniors. On January 6, the day of his senior night against J.P. Stevens, senior Nick Gallo beat the Old BridgeContinue reading “Ice hockey records and rivalries”
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Jazz squad dances to first place
BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor The Knights Dance Team opened 2026 by making history. On January 3 and 4, the girls had a busy weekend filled with performances, including their jazz routine which secured first place at the annual Ramapo College Dance Team Invitational. Every winter, The Ramapo College Dance Team hosts an annual invitationalContinue reading “Jazz squad dances to first place”
Students receive College Board awards
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ On November 28, for the first time ever, College Board hosted a recognition ceremony for notable OBHS students. Among the thousands of nationwide recipients, they presented awards to 85 Old Bridge High School students for their academic achievement and/or their milestone as a first-generation college student. The first-generation college student award recognizesContinue reading “Students receive College Board awards”
Holiday charities spread joy
BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA Every holiday season, OBHS supports holiday charities like Toys for Tots, the Giving Tree, and a home food drive. Students, teachers, and staff collect toys, food, and different necessities, so everyone can experience the power of holidays. Guy Lassen’s Peer class organized a toy collection for Toys for Tots. The Peer classContinue reading “Holiday charities spread joy”
Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On November 26, Volume 1 of the last season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix. This season broke a record as Netflix’s biggest English-language debut with 59.6 million views in its first five days. The creators of the show, The Duffer Brothers, introduced new plot lines as well asContinue reading “Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down”
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
BY LAYAL HAMIDO With multiple players graduating or moving on, the boys basketball team enters the new season with opportunities for fresh talent to step into key roles. Coming off a strong season with a record of 15-11, this year’s team aims for an even better run. Despite losing multiple strong contributors this season, the team remains confident and continues to look at the positives. “This yearContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”
Winter Sports Preview: Swimming
BY CATHERINE SHAPIRO After the swim teams’ challenging seasons last year, they go into this season optimistic. The Knights will have to overcome the loss of key seniors though new additions to the team, including new head coach Fallon Quiles and assistant coach Andrew Boriello. Despite the boys’ loss of two seniors, many swimmers from last year have improved fromContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”
Marching Champions
BY DAYAMI VILORIA Social Media Director The Marching Knights completed a memorable season, finishing with many victories and highlights. On November 8, the Knights won the US Bands Bands Group I Open State Championship and earned wins for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Percussion. For the first time in 13 years, the Knights won the National Championship by earning a score ofContinue reading “Marching Champions”
Knights charge to State Finals
BY ANALISE SAINVIL The football team powered through the second half of its season with steady defense, explosive scoring, and relentless determination, carrying the Knights into the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament Finals. They shut out opponents, grinded out close wins against rivals, and completed a historic playoff run before falling to Washington Township. The team opened October withContinue reading “Knights charge to State Finals”
Harvest for the community
BY SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor The Community Care Club hosted Harvest for Care, their first event of the year, on November 19. Around 75 attendees and club members fundraised for the Old Bridge Food Bank, listened to the guest speaker, played games, and more. Together students raised over $350 and donated nonperishables like canned and boxed foods for the food bank. “I really connect with theContinue reading “Harvest for the community”
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