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”

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”

Girls soccer beats biggest rivals

BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA  The girls’ soccer team has a strong record of 12-2-1 and 6-0-1 in the Red Division. They have found success against two of their toughest opponents, East Brunswick and Monroe.  The girls’ soccer team earned a 2-1 revenge win against East Brunswick. “Having us come back from being down both games toContinue reading “Girls soccer beats biggest rivals”

Field hockey off to undefeated start

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN  Editor-in-Chief  The field hockey team currently holds a record of 6-0, dominating the Red Division as well as out-of-division opponents. The success has come in their second straight year playing in the more challenging division, moving up from the White Division.   The team features many seniors, including team captains Jamie Hazel,Continue reading “Field hockey off to undefeated start”

Nutrition in athletes 

BY JAMIE HAZEL  Old Bridge High School produces athletes. The fall season concluded with five winning seasons out of seven teams. Regardless of what sport they play, all successful athletes have one thing in common: a healthy diet.    A balanced diet allows for performing at the highest potential, quick recovery, and strength. Three essential foodContinue reading “Nutrition in athletes “

Strong start for Jessica Lane

BY ANALISE SAINVIL Freshman Jessica Lane has impressed many for standing as one of the top basketball players on the varsity team and setting a record of 165 saves as a varsity soccer goalie, immediately excelling in both sports.  Starting as a freshman overwhelms young athletes, but Lane embraced the challenge, quickly adapting to the competitionContinue reading “Strong start for Jessica Lane”

Until the final whistle

BY JAMIE HAZELSports Editor          The 7-8-4 boys’ soccer team fought hard right to the end of the season and continued to grow with every game. In the Greater Middlesex County Tournament, they went into double overtime and eight rounds of shootouts with top-seeded South Brunswick before upsetting Franklin and falling justContinue reading “Until the final whistle”

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”

Great kick start to the season

BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN              The boys soccer team began the season with a promising start with a 1-1-2 record through four games. With new players in key spots, the team looks to build on its success moving forward.              After a 0-0 tie against New Brunswick in the season opener, the Knights earned an overtime win against rivalContinue reading “Great kick start to the season”

Undefeated kick off to the season

BY JAMIE HAZEL  Sports Editor               The girls soccer team opened their season 4-0 and found success against their toughest rivals, paving the road for an outstanding season.              On September 7, in the season opener, the girls won 1-0 against local rival Monroe. The game remained tied 0-0 until the second half when MorganContinue reading “Undefeated kick off to the season”