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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

Shane Small running in for a touchdown

47-28

Andrew John, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

1st Quarter: Wayne Hills starts with the ball at their 22. They punt after a quick three and out giving Old Tappan the ball back at Hills 41. On the first play from scrimmage for the Knights, Zach Miceli...

24-28

24-28

Andrew John, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

1st Quarter:  Ramapo starts with the ball at their own 20 yard line. Aidan Nally (#19) intercepts  a pass in the end zone and returns it to the 19, but NVOT ends up punting the ball away. Ramapo then...

From Underdogs to Icons

From Underdogs to Icons

Sam Bilali, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

NFL teams often look to their first-round picks in hopes of striking gold and securing long-term success for their franchise. Yet every year, fans like myself find ourselves shaking our heads as a late-round...

Art by Daniel Oh

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...

Ryan O'Neill

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–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...

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