Field hockey passes expectations

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO           The field hockey team’s season came to a close with a 13-7 record. The team returned to the competitive GMC Red Division this year and placed second during the regular season, making this their most successful season at this level.           The girlsContinue reading “Field hockey passes expectations”

Volleyball wins Central Jersey Group IV Championship

BY DAYAMI VILORIA           On November 12, the girls varsity volleyball team won the Central Jersey Group IV Championship against number one seed Hunterdon Central. The girls dominated the game, winning 2-1.            The Knights battled in front of a hostile home crowd and their own fansContinue reading “Volleyball wins Central Jersey Group IV Championship”

“Don’t Dress” for the Fall Comedy

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN          The annual fall comedy, hosted by the drama department in the auditorium, officially debuts on November 21. This production, Don’t Dress for Dinner, features an abundance of chaos and twists guaranteed to spark laughter.           The event required a long and extensive preparationContinue reading ““Don’t Dress” for the Fall Comedy”

Movie Night conjures Halloween spirit

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER           On October 29, the Student Senate hosted the third annual Halloween Movie Night at Lombardi Field. Approximately 500 students bought tickets for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It to show support for the school and celebrate the upcoming holiday.           StudentsContinue reading “Movie Night conjures Halloween spirit”

Cross Country finishes strong at Sectionals

BY ELISA CIOKU           On Saturday, November 2, the girls and boys cross country teams competed at the NJSIAA Sectionals. The girls placed fifth overall, leading them to Group Championships, and the boys placed sixth.           The girls feel proud of how much work they put in,Continue reading “Cross Country finishes strong at Sectionals”

Fishing trip hooks experienced and new anglers

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS              On October 21, the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs club left the Belmar Marina and spent the day fishing for black sea bass and porgies.              The club, nicknamed HOFNOD, serves as an outreach program for students to get involved and participate in anti-drug behaviors. “We want to promote positive activitiesContinue reading “Fishing trip hooks experienced and new anglers”

Seniors shoot to GMC finals

BY ELISA CIOKU              The varsity girls soccer team won the first three rounds of the GMC tournament but lost in the finals against Monroe in a close 1-0 match. Along the way, they defeated one of their rivals, East Brunswick 5-0 and earned a 14-5 record.              In the finals on October 29, althoughContinue reading “Seniors shoot to GMC finals”

Game day goes pink

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN              Students and staff came together on October 18 to increase awareness of breast cancer and hold various fundraisers throughout the school day and into the night. Approximately 3,000 fans attended the football game, a win for the Knights, at the center of the event and expressed their support by showing upContinue reading “Game day goes pink”

Vaughan breaks school goals record

BY JAMIE HAZEL  Sports Editor              Junior Laila Vaughan scored her 73rd goal to break the school record for field hockey goals scored.  The three-year varsity starter persevered through injury to hit this milestone with more than a season left in her high school career.              On October 22, the field hockey team competed inContinue reading “Vaughan breaks school goals record”

GMC Sportsmanship winners send six to Sectionals

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER  Editor in Chief              Despite the gymnastics team’s disappointing 2-6 record this season, the girls marked several outstanding achievements, and six athletes still have the opportunity to show their strength and skills at the NJSIAA State Sectionals this weekend.              After the graduation of several seniors from previous years, the team facedContinue reading “GMC Sportsmanship winners send six to Sectionals”