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

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

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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....

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...

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The 9-Second Pin in Perspective

Antonio Campagna, Sports Editor January 22, 2024

Senior Ryan Oneill managed to pin a Bergenfield wrestler in just nine seconds on January 3rd. This tied the school record for the quickest pin in Old Tappan history. To recognize this feat, we had...

The Latest–Girls Soccer and Football fall in Sectional Championship

The Latest–Girls Soccer and Football fall in Sectional Championship

Football In the sectional championship at home on Friday, the boys lost to West Morris 21-17. Senior Michael Micceli and junior Alex Orrechio added first half touchdowns, on top of a field goal from...

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

Boys Soccer On Wednesday, at home, the boys defeated Dover 3-2 in the sectional semifinals. Seniors Sean Park and Michael Buckley scored the first two goals, but Dover scored the tying goal with a minute...

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

Boys Soccer The team began the state playoffs Wednesday with a 1-0 win at home over Bergenfield. Senior Tyler Chui scored the game winning goal in overtime. Then, on Saturday, the boys faced off against...

Ramapo Rundown

Ramapo Rundown

Samantha Tate, Sports Editor October 19, 2023

Old Tappan’s football team suffered its first loss 31-24 of the season to their rivals, the Ramapo Raiders, on Friday night.  Old Tappan’s first drive stalled around midfield, which led to Ramapo...

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 6

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 6

Justin Garber, Nico Ottomanelli, and Antonio Campagna October 12, 2023

Welcome back to week six of Keeping it Real With Fantasy. Personally, my team is cooking with a 5-0 start, but others are struggling. As we approach the middle of the season, leagues are starting to take...

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

Boys Soccer The boys improved their winning streak to four games after a shutout win versus Demarest and a 2-1 win versus Ramapo on Thursday. Seniors Kevin Contreras and Tsubasa Tomono and junior Tommy...

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4

Justin Garber and Nico Ottomanelli September 28, 2023

Some crazy results from Week 3 have many of us scrambling to find the contenders and pretenders of fantasy football and actual football. Some horrid scores and record-breaking performances leave NFL enthusiasts...

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 2

Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 2

Antonio Campagna and Justin Garber September 15, 2023

Your favorite fantasy football experts from The Lance are back for Week 2 with more of the best advice you could possibly get. School is back in full swing and you’re probably adjusting to the new year,...

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