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The Lance

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

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NVOT Wrestling Reaches 600th All-time Team Win

NVOT Wrestling Reaches 600th All-time Team Win

Sam Bilali, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On January 4, the NVOT Varsity Wrestling Team celebrated their 600th all-time win, beating Hasbrouck Heights 48-25.  In his 18th year as head coach, Robert Ortiz said that this is “an achievement...

The Latest- girls swim, boys ice hockey, wrestling, and boys basketball have won all their games this week

The Latest- girls swim, boys ice hockey, wrestling, and boys basketball have won all their games this week

Yarden Drillich, Madison Kosmark, Sam Bilali, and Daniel Oh January 14, 2025

Girls Swim:  On Thursday, the girls team versed NVD beating them 90-80 at Hackensack High School. Sophomores Zoey Aydin and Edele Maymin led the team, placing first in all their events. Junior Coco...

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The Lance Picks: 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs

Daniel Oh, Staff Writer January 11, 2025

As the playoffs start, there seems to be more contenders than ever with the typical “dark horses” being stronger than usual. There are many surprise teams this year with some new faces in key positions....

The Latest - The boys wrestling team got their 600th win and girls wrestling started off their season.

The Latest – The boys wrestling team got their 600th win and girls wrestling started off their season.

Boys Ice Hockey:  On Saturday the team had an away game against Frisch and lost 6-2. Senior Mitchell Brodsky scored a goal and two points, sophomore Jacob Casbar had 2 assists, and sophomore Anthony...

The Latest - The Wrestling team won their home match, Girls Basketball won their first game, and the Boys Basketball team beat Paramus

The Latest – The Wrestling team won their home match, Girls Basketball won their first game, and the Boys Basketball team beat Paramus

Yarden Drillich and Jelena Paljan December 23, 2024

Girls Swim:  The girls had an away game at Passaic Tech on Tuesday and lost 112-58. Sophomore Zoey Aydin was the only one to win both her individual events, which were, 1oo Breast, 200 IM (Individual...

2024 College Football Playoff Predictions

2024 College Football Playoff Predictions

Daniel Oh, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

For the last decade, I’ve enjoyed the four-team playoff format. But now, the new 12-team playoff is right around the corner, bringing even more excitement and hype to college football. I’m here to...

Festive Football

Festive Football

Sam Bilali, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

On Christmas Day, I can’t wait to sleep in and open a few presents. But if I’m being honest, Christmas football is what I’m looking forward to the most. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been...

The Latest - the winter sports start

The Latest – the winter sports start

Yarden Drillich, Daniel Oh, Sam Bilali, and Hayden Lee December 18, 2024

Girls Swim:  The girls had a meet on Monday at home against Tenafly and lost 103-67. Sophomore Zoey Aydin was the only to place first in all her events, which were the 200 Individual Medley, and 1oo...

The Latest - the football team wins states

The Latest – the football team wins states

Yarden Drillich, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Football:  On Sunday, December 1, the team beat Mainland High School to win the NJSIAA Group Tournament, 28-16. Sophomore Zachery Miceli had 201 total passing yards, senior Nick Rossi had 83 rushing...

The Latest - The Football team advances to state championship

The Latest – The Football team advances to state championship

Yarden Drillich, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

Football: The boys had an away game on Friday against Pascack Valley for the NJSIAA Group Tournament, Semifinal Round and won 43-14. Sophomore Zachery Miceli had 142 passing yards, senior Nick Rossi...

NVOT vs. West Essex

NVOT vs. West Essex

Andrew John, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

NVOT faced West Essex High School at Old Tappan in the State Sectional Final Round on Friday, November 15. A dominant offense resulted in a Knight’s victory, and we have a recap of all the action.    First...

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12

Daniel Oh, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Welcome back to Week 12 of Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy! It was a great week in the NFL with exciting games between the Chiefs and Bills and a couple of nail-biting divisional matchups between the...

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