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The Lance
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
September 30, 2024
The Latest - Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
The Latest – Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
September 23, 2024
The Latest in School—Senior Awards, Korean Club, Music Department, Women's Issues Club, Student Council, Esports Club, Varsity Club
The Latest in School—Senior Awards, Korean Club, Music Department, Women’s Issues Club, Student Council, Esports Club, Varsity Club
June 10, 2024
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions
May 22, 2024
The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN
The Latest—Wellness Club, Hand in Hand, Esports, and Model UN
May 20, 2024
Next Man Up
Next Man Up
September 30, 2024
The Lance NVOT
The Club Fair Photo Gallery
September 19, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
The Final First Day
The Final First Day
September 5, 2024
Senior Sign Out
Senior Sign Out
June 20, 2024
Courtesy of Sofia Mangano
Senior Lot Overload
September 23, 2024
Photo of adult female Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito).
Mosquito Summer
September 9, 2024
Hallway Madness
Hallway Madness
April 9, 2024
The Lance’s Predictions for 2024
The Lance’s Predictions for 2024
January 18, 2024
The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods
The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods
November 22, 2023
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This year's 2020 election sparks debate with the country's high schoolers.
Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
October 26, 2020
Fall Back... Into Seasonal Depression?
Fall Back… Into Seasonal Depression?
November 6, 2019
Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
January 29, 2019
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
December 21, 2018
America must prioritize unity in order to reach its full potential.
Unity
June 22, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman's Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
September 10, 2024
NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department
NVOT’s Unstoppable Music Department
May 23, 2024
Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations
Golden Arts 2024 Metros Nominations
May 16, 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
May 14, 2024
The title screen display before the films are screened
Lights, Camera, Action
May 9, 2024
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
December 19, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Review: Anyone But You
Review: Anyone But You
January 18, 2024
Graphic by Mia Cariati and Angela Nipitella
Does Snow Land on Top?
December 18, 2023
She Never Goes Out Of Style
She Never Goes Out Of Style
November 7, 2023
We Weren’t Ready For It
We Weren’t Ready For It
October 27, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
October 31, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
September 18, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
May 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
February 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
December 7, 2022
Six sweeet holiday treats, recipes courtesy of the guidance department.
The Lance Tries: Guidance’s Favorite Holiday Desserts
December 13, 2021
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
Olivia Genco takes on roller skating for a week
The Lance Tries: Roller Skating
June 9, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.
The Lance Rewind: Slime
September 28, 2021
The Rainbow Loom Bands
The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom
March 16, 2020
Josh Lee
The Lance Rewind: ASK.fm
January 29, 2018
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
March 3, 2017
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
October 21, 2016
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
September 10, 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
May 14, 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
February 6, 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024
February 2, 2024
The Lance’s Hot Takes 9
The Lance’s Hot Takes 9
January 2, 2024
Honoring Legacies
Honoring Legacies
June 19, 2024
Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang
April 9, 2024
Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho
Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho
January 31, 2024
Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel
Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel
January 22, 2024
Courtesy of Ryan Sullivan
Kevin Kills the Competition
December 7, 2023
Brandon Gregory
Brandon Gregory
May 17, 2023
William Curts
William Curts
May 17, 2023
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
May 5, 2023
Daniella Ashbahian
Daniella Ashbahian
May 5, 2023
Michael Santa Cruz
Michael Santa Cruz
May 5, 2023
The Lance's Game of the Week 9/30/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 9/30/24
October 1, 2024
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
The Latest- Girls Cross Country Team won the Big North National Batch Meet, the Volleyball team has a three game winning streak, and the Boys Soccer team beat Teaneck
September 30, 2024
The Lance's Game of the Week 9/23/24
The Lance’s Game of the Week 9/23/24
September 25, 2024
The Latest - Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
The Latest – Girls Soccer wins a heated game against Pascack Valley, Field Hockey beats Wayne Valley for the first time in 10 years, and the Girls Tennis team defeats Teaneck.
September 23, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 19, 2024
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 23, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 16, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 10, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of April 25
May 2, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports — Week of April 18
April 25, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 19, 2024
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2023
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 15
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 15
December 14, 2023
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 13
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 13
December 1, 2023
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 11
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 11
November 16, 2023
Hallway Madness
Hallway Madness
April 9, 2024
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Movie Madness
Movie Madness
April 9, 2024
Starch Madness
Starch Madness
April 8, 2024
The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket
The Lance’s Cafeteria Foods Bracket
April 5, 2024
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
Samantha Tate

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor

Hi! I'm Sam and I am one of the sports editors this year. Beyond the Lance, I'm a forward on the girls varsity basketball team and am a member of the ski club at NVOT.

All content by Samantha Tate
Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions

Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Boys Golf Competes in State Tournament, and Track and Field Competes at Bergen County Meet of Champions

Yarden Drillich, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
May 22, 2024
Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays

Boys Tennis Wins Fourteenth Consecutive Match, Softball Wins Two in a Row, and Track Hosts County Relays

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, Yarden Drillich, and Samantha Tate
May 17, 2024
Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row

Baseball Advances in County Tournament, Boys Golf Competes at Arcola Invitational and Big North Conference Tournament, Girls Golf Competes in the in Season Tournament, and Boys Tennis Wins Nine in a Row

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
May 8, 2024
Softball Wins Five In A Row, Track Competes at Penn Relays, and Girls Lacrosse Wins Two In A Row

Softball Wins Five In A Row, Track Competes at Penn Relays, and Girls Lacrosse Wins Two In A Row

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
May 2, 2024

Baseball Gets Hot, Boys Golf Goes On Three Game Win Streak, and Girls Lacrosse Wins Three in a Row

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
April 23, 2024
The Latest in Sports: Spring Sports Kick Off Their Season, Girls Lacrosse and Boys Tennis Start Season with Win

The Latest in Sports: Spring Sports Kick Off Their Season, Girls Lacrosse and Boys Tennis Start Season with Win

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
April 10, 2024
NHL Metro Madness

NHL Metro Madness

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Cheer Wins State Championship and Girls Basketball Advances Through State Playoffs

Cheer Wins State Championship and Girls Basketball Advances Through State Playoffs

Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, and Justin Garber
February 28, 2024
Courtesy of NvOldTappan Instagram

Girls Basketball Advances Through County Tournament, Boys and Girls Bowling Outscores Competition 49-0, and Cheer Becomes Grand Champions

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
February 7, 2024
Courtesy of NVOldTappan Instagram

Girls Basketball Ups Win Streak to 5, Boys Basketball Advances Through Bergen Invitational, and Wrestling Wins Three Matches in One Week

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
January 31, 2024
The Latest-Girls Basketball Wins Three in a Row, Boys Bowling Dominates River Dell, and Wrestling Competes in County Tournament

The Latest-Girls Basketball Wins Three in a Row, Boys Bowling Dominates River Dell, and Wrestling Competes in County Tournament

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
January 22, 2024

The Latest-Swimming Picks up Win, Wrestling Reaches Final Round of Tournament

Justin Garber, Samantha Tate, and Antonio Campagna
January 17, 2024
The Latest-Girls Basketball Starts Winning Streak, both Swimming Teams pick up Wins, and Cheer Wins Competition

The Latest-Girls Basketball Starts Winning Streak, both Swimming Teams pick up Wins, and Cheer Wins Competition

Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, and Justin Garber
January 10, 2024

The Latest-Bowling Starts off Hot, Girls Basketball dominates, and Wrestling Picks up where they left off

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
January 5, 2024

The Latest: Boys Basketball gets Hot, Girls Basketball compete in Joe Poli Tournament

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
January 3, 2024
NV Puck team huddled up before the game

Winter Sports Teams Kickoff their Seasons: Girls Basketball Wins First Three and Swimming Looks to Build off First Win

Samantha Tate, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, Muskan Patwa, Yarden Drillich, Neel Tripathi, Gracie Gallucci, Kai Ein, and Nico Ottomanelli
December 22, 2023
Ho Ho NO!

Ho Ho NO!

Yarden Drillich and Samantha Tate
December 22, 2023
The Latest–Girls Soccer and Football fall in Sectional Championship

The Latest–Girls Soccer and Football fall in Sectional Championship

Antonio Campagna, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Samantha Tate, and Justin Garber
November 13, 2023
Boys & Girls Soccer Compete at Sectionals, Football Advances to Sectionals, and Volleyball Concludes Season

Boys & Girls Soccer Compete at Sectionals, Football Advances to Sectionals, and Volleyball Concludes Season

Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, Justin Garber, Nico Ottomanelli, Yarden Drillich, Ethan Hong, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, and Emily Ha
November 8, 2023
Spook 'n' Scores

Spook ‘n’ Scores

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
The Latest–Boys Soccer Reaches to Sectional Semifinals, Football Advances to Sectional Semifinals, and Field Hockey Concludes Season

The Latest–Boys Soccer Reaches to Sectional Semifinals, Football Advances to Sectional Semifinals, and Field Hockey Concludes Season

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
October 30, 2023
Football celebrates in the rain on Friday against NVD

The Latest– Senior Nights, Girls Tennis concludes their season, Football shuts-out NVD, Volleyball makes County Championship

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Justin Garber, Antonio Campagna, and Samantha Tate
October 24, 2023
The Latest–Football Picks up First Loss, Volleyball Advances to County Semifinals, Tennis Reaches State Finals

The Latest–Football Picks up First Loss, Volleyball Advances to County Semifinals, Tennis Reaches State Finals

Justin Garber, Antonio Campagna, Samantha Tate, Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Lili Setrakian, Gracie Gallucci, and Emily Ha
October 20, 2023
Ramapo Rundown

Ramapo Rundown

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
The Latest–Field Hockey and Volleyball advance to semis, Football stays undefeated, Cross Country continues their success

The Latest–Field Hockey and Volleyball advance to semis, Football stays undefeated, Cross Country continues their success

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
October 12, 2023
What type of sports fan is the absolute WORST?

What type of sports fan is the absolute WORST?

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
The Latest–Boys Soccer Improves Win Streak to Four, Volleyball Stays Hot, Field Hockey Wins Three in Row

The Latest–Boys Soccer Improves Win Streak to Four, Volleyball Stays Hot, Field Hockey Wins Three in Row

Antonio Campagna, Justin Garber, Samantha Tate, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Yarden Drillich, and Ethan Hong
October 6, 2023
The Latest–Girls soccer has an undefeated week, Football wins big, and Volleyball faces major tests

The Latest–Girls soccer has an undefeated week, Football wins big, and Volleyball faces major tests

Ethan Hong, Yarden Drillich, Muskan Patwa, Nico Ottomanelli, Gracie Gallucci, Lili Setrakian, Emily Ha, Justin Garber, Samantha Tate, and Antonio Campagna
September 29, 2023
#Wantmorein24

#Wantmorein24

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor
June 22, 2023
Softball is Big North Champions

Softball is Big North Champions

Samantha Tate, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Coach Dunn speaks to players on the girls basketball team.

Swishing Through The Season

Maria Silva and Samantha Tate
March 24, 2023
Photo of the Boys basketball team courtesy of Nico DiMaria (IG: _ndedits)

The Latest- Boys Basketball Continues Win Streak, Girls Basketball Advance in County Tournament, and Wrestling Dominates NVD

Antonio Campagna, Zachary Dewan, Samantha Tate, Kara Long, Maria Silva, Olivia Connell, Aidan Fruhling, and Drew Rosenblum
January 31, 2023
New Years New York Sports Resolutions

New Years New York Sports Resolutions

Antonio Campagna, Drew Rosenblum, Justin Garber, and Samantha Tate
January 6, 2023
Shay McGee reaches 400 saves milestone.

McGee’s Spree

Maria Silva and Samantha Tate
October 26, 2022
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