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The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

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Bet-idemic

Bet-idemic

Justin Garber, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025

What makes so many young men throw away their paychecks and savings in an industry in which only 3% of people walk away with a profit? Somehow, in less than a decade, Americans have seen almost half of...

Katechis racing against multiple other girls all over the state.

Katechis Makes NVOT History: Qualifies for Nationals

Madison Kosmark March 14, 2025

Senior Sophia Katechis became the first girl in NVOT history to qualify for the State Meet of Champions (SMOC) in the 2-mile, marking a major milestone in her high school career. The achievement closes...

Members of the Magic the Gathering division sit and play Exploding Kittens. Despite the stress of the morning, the division still managed to find a way to make memories.

Leveling Up with Adversity

Elaina Bob, Associate Editor March 13, 2025

Picture this: it's a freezing cold day in March, the bus is 2 hours late, and you have an Esports competition in a few hours. Not exactly the best start to any day.  On March 1, 2025, the Esports Club...

The Latest - Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020

The Latest – Jack Drucker ends his season on a positive note being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament since 2020

Yarden Drillich and Sam Bilali March 10, 2025

Wrestling:  Senior Jack Drucker competed in the NJSIAA State Tournament in which he lost both his first two matches. Drucker ends his senior season being the first wrestler to reach the state tournament...

The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended

The Latest- The cheer team are back-to-back Grand National Champs, Jack Drucker advances to the NJSIAA State Tournament, and the boys and girls basketball season ended

Yarden Drillich and Sam Bilali March 3, 2025

Girls Basketball:  On Wednesday the girls had a home game against Morris Tech for the NJSIAA Tournament First Round and won 48-22. Junior Sienna Drullinsky scored 16 points, sophomore Alivia Badurina...

The Latest - The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford

The Latest – The Girls Basketball team had a week of wins, senior Sophia Katechis broke the 3200 Meter Run school record, and the Boys Basketball team beat Rutherford

Yarden Drillich and Sam Bilali February 25, 2025

Girls Basketball:  On Monday the girls had an away game against Bergenfield and won 61-27. Junior Sienna Drullinsky scored 13 points and senior Mia Badurina scored 12 points. On Thursday the girls...

What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?

What Happened at Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show?

Alex Cleary, Associate Editor February 14, 2025

Over the past year, hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar has become more popular than ever. Despite making music since Overly Dedicated, his first mixtape in 2010, and becoming one of the most popular and widely...

The Latest - The track team had a very strong meet, Wrestling defeated both Becton and Ramapo, Ice Hockey has won both of their games this week

The Latest – The track team had a very strong meet, Wrestling defeated both Becton and Ramapo, Ice Hockey has won both of their games this week

Yarden Drillich and Sam Bilali February 14, 2025

Boys Ice Hockey:  On Monday the boys had an away game against Monroe-Woodbury (NY) and won 6-4. Senior Mitchell Brodsky scored 2 points, and senior Tyler Gaspin scored 2 goals. On Wednesday the boys...

The Cheer team placed second in the Big North Championship, Girls Swim had a strong finish to their season, Girls Basketball team won their Bergen County Tournament

The Cheer team placed second in the Big North Championship, Girls Swim had a strong finish to their season, Girls Basketball team won their Bergen County Tournament

Yarden Drillich, Nora Lee, and Sam Bilali February 10, 2025

Girls Swim:  On Wednesday the girls competed against Indian Hills for the NJSIAA Tournament Quarterfinal Round and won 111-59. On Friday the girls had an away game against Mountain Lakes for the NJSIAA...

The Latest - Girls Basketball defeated Mahwah in the Bergen County Tournament, Cheer had a competition for the Big North competition which they placed first, and the Girl Pole Vaulters all placed within the top 10.

The Latest – Girls Basketball defeated Mahwah in the Bergen County Tournament, Cheer had a competition for the Big North competition which they placed first, and the Girl Pole Vaulters all placed within the top 10.

Boys Ice Hockey:  On Wednesday the boys played against River Dell and lost 6-3. Junior William Park scored 2 goals. On Friday the team played against Clifton and won 5-1. Senior Tyler Gaspin scored...

The Latest - Boys Bowling had a week of victory, Cheer went 6-0 in the Big North, and Boys Basketball defeated Dweight Engelwood

The Latest – Boys Bowling had a week of victory, Cheer went 6-0 in the Big North, and Boys Basketball defeated Dweight Engelwood

Girls Swim:  On Tuesday the girls had an away meet at Wayne Hills and lost 95-72.  Sophomore Edele Maymin won her events, the 200 Free and 50 Free, and also contributed to the victory in the 200 Free...

The Latest - Girls Swim won their meet over Wayne, Girls Basketball had a win over Demarest and competed in the Zach Latteri Foundation

The Latest – Girls Swim won their meet over Wayne, Girls Basketball had a win over Demarest and competed in the Zach Latteri Foundation

Girls Swim:  The girls had an away game on Wednesday against Wayne and won 93-76. Sophomore Zoey Aydin placed first in both her events, the 50 Free and 1oo Breast. The 200 MR team took first place,...

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