BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor The 32-1 girls volleyball team won the 2025 NJSIAA Group IV Tournament for the first time in school history. The Knights beat Williamstown, last year’s champion, in three sets in the semifinals on the way to their 3-2 win over Westfield in the tournament finals. On November 15, the girls became the first ever female Old Bridge program to win a state championship. They played Westfield at Franklin High School as the underdogs before playing all five sets and stealingContinue reading “Volleyball wins State Championship”
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Welcome, Superintendent Sasso!
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN On December 1, Dr. Vincent Sasso will become the superintendent of Old Bridge Township Public Schools. After serving as principal of OBHS since 2013, and before that as a vice principal, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Sasso as the new superintendent on October 28. Faculty, students, and community members gathered inContinue reading “Welcome, Superintendent Sasso!”
Soccer streaks to success
BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor The boys soccer season ended with a 14-6-2 record, including a 12-game undefeated streak lasting over a month. The boys made it to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Semifinal game with many impressive wins along the way. On November 7,the Knights won a tough quarterfinal game against Trenton, whichContinue reading “Soccer streaks to success”
Crossing the finish
BY LAILA MOHAMED-ALI The boys cross-country team competed at NJSIAA Sectionals where Daniel McFarland and Ronald Ciaccia qualified for the Group IV State Championship. The boys and girls raced well in the GMCs, with the boys placing seventh and the girls placing fifth. After placing second in the Divisional meet, the boys got to compete atContinue reading “Crossing the finish”
Have you heard the “Rumors”?
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief The drama department will premiere the annual fall comedy, “Rumors,” on November 20. The cast and crew have worked extensively to produce an outstanding show. The play features four couples attending a dinner party when a series of chaotic and wacky scenarios ensue. “The production is basically about a coupleContinue reading “Have you heard the “Rumors”?”
OBHS hosts college fair
BY MARIAMI PANTSULIAIA On September 30, Old Bridge High held a college fair organized by Grace Patella of the Guidance Department. The college fair allowed students to learn about schools and ask questions about various programs. Students got to compare a wide variety of colleges, universities, and other post-graduate options. Every student had the chanceContinue reading “OBHS hosts college fair”
Field hockey hits milestones
BY JULIET KELLY The field hockey team has rolled to a 17-4 record and many other accomplishments, including making it to the Greater Middlesex County Tournament Finals, finishing first in the GMC Red Division, and setting school records. The team won their quarterfinals 8-0 against North Plainfield and semifinals 4-1 against Metuchen to make itContinue reading “Field hockey hits milestones”
Girls soccer wins GMCs
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN On Friday, October 31, the girls soccer team won the GMC tournament for the first time in school history. After two overtimes, the team secured the win with a shoot-out. After both teams remained scoreless through regulation and two overtimes, Nicole Nolan, Ariana Mineo, Olivia Cusick, and Sofia Riedinger made their penalty kicks in the shootout, and Jessica Lane made a key save to giveContinue reading “Girls soccer wins GMCs”
Success in GMCs leads to Sectionals
BY LAILA MOHAMED-ALI The gymnastics team placed third overall in the GMC Championship with a total score of 102.175. The season resulted in a multitude of personal highlights and a 4-4-1 record. At the GMC Championship, freshman Mikayla Martins placed 1st on beam, as well as placing highest for Old Bridge in every other event. She placed fifth all around in the GMCs. “It was shocking and amazing, as a freshman to face that kindContinue reading “Success in GMCs leads to Sectionals”
Marching to 1st Place
BY ANALISE SAINVIL The Marching Band has carried a wave of momentum through their fall season, taking first place at competitions in Edison, Monroe, and Hillsborough while earning top honors in music, visual performance, and overall effect. The team’s success early in the season inspired even more focus at rehearsals. “Placing first was extremely rewardingContinue reading “Marching to 1st Place”
