Co-ed cheer team dominates GMC, preps for Nationals

BY AVERY PERSON  Sports Page Editor              The newly co-ed cheerleading team had a successful fall season, placing first in all five competitions with their co-ed traditional routine, including GMCs and two regional competitions. The Game Day squad also won GMC and Regional Championships, meaning both groups have qualified for Nationals.              The team madeContinue reading “Co-ed cheer team dominates GMC, preps for Nationals”

Running up the score

BY JAMIE HAZEL              The 6-6 boys basketball team has racked up buzzer beaters and great defensive moments in the first half of the season. They have already improved upon their 4-8 start from last season, while blowing out opponents in their wins and hanging tight during losses, racking up a +63 point differential.             Continue reading “Running up the score”

Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court

BY MICHAYLA SMITH              Freshman varsity volleyball player Ashley Markle dominated in her first high school volleyball season, acquiring 296 kills, 137 digs, 50 aces, and the title of GMC Player of the Year.               Although she experienced some nerves when moving to the high school level, Markle quickly adapted. “I was definitely scared atContinue reading “Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court”

Winter Sports Preview: Track

BY AVERY PERSON  Sports Page Editor              The boys and girls track teams look to improve on last season’s and set new personal records.              Winter track requires a different type of training compared to the spring. “To prepare for the cold weather, I would wait until nighttime and go on jogs to help get aContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Track”

Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO               The experienced boys team and the underclassmen-heavy girls team expect to build on their success in GMC’s last year and have better seasons this year.              The boys’ team finished with a 1-6 record, while the girls finished 1-5, their first losing record in five years. “I’m expecting that the entireContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor             After having one of the most dominant seasons in Old Bridge history last year, the wrestling team looks to match that performance heading into the new year.               Two of the three standouts from last year’s team, Logan Roman and Emma Sagi strive to add to their outstandingContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling”

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

BY AVERY PERSON   Sports Page Editor              Boys Basketball team looks to improve on last year’s .500 record. Although the team is young overall, the players have logged a lot of experience playing varsity as underclassmen.              The team lost two veteran leaders and top performers in Adam Scire and Ryan Witte to graduation. “Even thoughContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball 

BY GABY MALANGA  Sports Copy Editor              After losing a group of talented varsity starters to graduation, the girls look to rebuild with new players stepping up to fill key roles. Coming off a season where the team finished 16-10 and lost in the Quarterfinal round of the GMCs to Colonia, the young team hopesContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball “

Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey

BY FRANK PAPEO  Sports Photo Editor              Coming off an 8-10-2 record last season, the ice hockey team looks to finish above .500 this winter.              Although they lost talented starters to graduation, the young team hopes for a strong run. “The goal for this season is to win the GMC’s and make it toContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey”

Winter Sports Preview: Bowling

BY GABY MALANGA  Sports Copy Editor              With the bowling season around the corner, the boys and girls teams expect another great year. Coming off a dominant 14-1-1 season as first-time GMC Champions, the girls seek to repeat history. The boys finished 7-10 but aim to surpass .500 this season.               The team lost noContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Bowling”