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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

A Gentleman's Exit

A Gentleman’s Exit

Sam Bilali, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

After 24 seasons, Head Wrestling Coach, Robert Ortiz, announced his formal coaching retirement, concluding his accomplished career. Over the years, Ortiz developed one of the strongest resumes and attained...

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...

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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...

NVOT wrestling team celebrates their sectional championship win versus Sparta on February 8

Super Sophomores Soar Team to Victory

Antonio Campagna, Sports Editor February 10, 2023

NVOT wrestling won their first state sectional championship at Old Tappan High School on Wednesday, February 8 against Sparta by a score of 40-34. Sophomores Jack Drucker, Ryan Sullivan, Nick Rotolo, and...

Mercado wrestling his opponent during his match against Teaneck.

Mercado Hits the Mat

Ava Petrilli, Special Projects Editor February 8, 2022

While most seniors dedicate their final year of high school to goodbyes, Robert Mercado celebrated a new beginning. On Wednesday, February 2, Head Coach Robert Ortiz called out the names of eight wrestlers...

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