Orangefield Junior High School

Orangefield Junior High is home to the hardest-working staff in Texas! Our faculty work tirelessly to provide a safe, effective learning environment for each and every student. Many of our faculty received nominations for this spotlight, but we want to take the time to specifically highlight one of our hardest workers: Gerald Rach. Mr. Rach takes care of every light bulb, outlet, and door knob on our campus. Not only does he do everything for our building, he also works to serve the entire district. We are blessed to have somebody like Mr. Rach on our side who is capable of fixing anything we need fixed. Thank you Mr. Rach for your continued hard work!

Attention OJH Parents and Guardians: Reminder that our campus will not accept deliveries of flowers, chocolates, gifts, etc. This includes holidays such as Valentine's Day or in preparation of events such as tryouts or awards ceremonies. We appreciate your understanding as we work to create a focused and fun learning environment!

OJH Student Council presented a check for $964 to the organization "Be Blessed". Be Blessed sponsors local schools' efforts to send food home with students over weekends, during the summer, and on holiday breaks. StuCo raised these funds through fundraisers, such as our yearly turkey costume contest.

OJH Boys Basketball: Monday the Cats took the court for the last time this season. Hardin brought two teams to town to try and defeat the Bobcats. First up was Coach Barbay and his squad looking to finish their district sweep after already securing the District Title last week. It was all gas and no brakes for this group as they won 55-25. Lexon Detwiler led in scoring with 14 closely followed by Larsen Richard with 12 and Landon Agerton with 11. The defense was key in this one as they shut down Hardin for most of the game. This group had a great season not losing a district ball game. The 8th graders were looking to hold onto the 2nd spot in district finishing out the season strong. They cruised to a 39-21 win over the Hornets. The team came out shooting the ball better and playing much better defense. Andrew Burt led in scoring with 15, followed by Kaysen Click with 8. This group has also had a great season finishing 2nd in district and bringing home hardware from their tournaments.

OJH Girls Basketball vs. Hardin: 2/3/25 7B lost a hard fought battle 6-7 to the Hardin Hornets. Despite the Bobcats strong defensive effort, they came up short. The Bobcats finish their season 3-2 in district play. Points: Zoey McGee (4) and Farrah Josephson (2) Steals: Ava Worthy (8), Gloriana McKay (2), Peyton Nichols (1), Lilly Anderson (1) Rebounds: Farrah Josephson (3), Mckenna Carruth (1), Lilly Anderson (1), Gloriana McKay (1), Jacelynn Barnes (1) 7A pulled out an exciting 1 point win, knocking Hardin down with a 14-13 score! Points: Kollyns DuBose (5), Emma Arnold (5), Vanessa Cianglione (2), Abri Marino (2) Rebounds: Paisley Cobb (4), Sophia Lilly (3), Vanessa Cianglione (2) Steals: Kollyns DuBose (5), Paisley Cobb (3) Assists: Kollyns DuBose (2) 8A closed out their season with a perfect undefeated district record, securing District Champions! This season was filled with growth and heart and we look forward to seeing this group in High School! Final- 49-6 Points: Lakynn Granger (13), Brooklyn Bishop (9), Maddie Breaux (8), Ainsley McAlpin (7), Piper Pollet (6), Karah Spain (4), Jordan Liebold (2) Rebounds: Maddie Breaux (11), Brooklyn Bishop (5), Lakynn Granger (4) Steals: Lakynn Granger (4), Ainsley McAlpin (4), Piper Pollet (2) Assists: Piper Pollet (5), Lakynn Granger (2) Blocks: Lakynn Granger (1)

OJH Basketball Kings of the Court against the Hardin Hornets: -7th Grade, Lexon Detwiler -8th Grade, Andrew Burt

OJH Girls Basketball vs. Mauriceville:1/30/25 7B opened the night with an impressive 8-4 victory over a determined Mauriceville team, showcasing a well-rounded team effort from start to finish. Lily Anderson led the charge for the Lady Bobcats, contributing 2 points, 1 steal, and 1 rebound. Kristina Boyd and Cambrie Lampman each added 2 points and 1 steal, while Farrah Josephson also chipped in with 2 points. Gloriana McKay was a defensive powerhouse, collecting 4 steals and 3 rebounds throughout the game. Zoey McGee was all over the court, registering 3 steals and 1 rebound. Adalynn Worthy and Peyton Nichols were both active defensively, each securing 2 steals. The Lady Bobcats’ collective effort was key to their victory, with each player playing a vital role in the team’s success. 7B moves to 3-1 on the season and looks to finish strong in Hardin on Monday! 8B secured a hard-fought 17-16 victory, showing incredible resilience after falling behind 7-0 early in the game. The Bobcats never lost their focus or determination, battling back to seal the win. Hadley O'Quinn led the charge with 6 points and 4 steals, while Kailynn McKay made her presence felt with 4 points, 1 steal, and 2 key blocks. Audrey Broussard was a defensive standout, contributing 3 points, 5 steals, and 1 block. Carleigh Mouton added 2 points and 1 steal, and Adalyn Tedford also chipped in with 2 points. Brylee Reynolds was active on the defensive end, swiping 4 steals, and Brooklyn Carter rounded out the effort with 1 steal. With this victory, 8B finished their district play with an impressive 3-1 record! 7A faced off in a hard-fought battle against the Panthers. Key contributions from Kollyns DuBose, Sophia Lilly, Emma Arnold, and Abri Marino, who all put up points, kept the Bobcats in the game. Defensively, the team was relentless, with Paisley Cobb, Sophia Lilly, Arabella Newby, and Rebekah Mire all making key blocks to protect the rim. Vanessa Ciancaglione and Baylor O’Quinn also played vital roles, with their efforts not going unnoticed. The Bobcats fell short, 11-23. But their fight and determination were evident throughout the game. 8A capped off the night with an impressive 44-3 victory over the Panthers. From the very start, Lakynn Granger, Ainsley McAlpin, and Piper Pollet set the tone with a relentless press, combining for 15 steals. Karah Spain also made her mark on defense, adding 3 steals to the mix. Granger led the team with 4 assists, showcasing her playmaking skills. Offensively, the Bobcats spread the scoring across the board, with McAlpin dropping 12 points, Maddie Breaux adding 11, and Granger contributing 10. Brooklyn Bishop recorded a block and a bucket, while Jordan Leibold nailed a 3-pointer and another basket. With the win, the Lady Bobcats stay perfect at 6-0 in district play and now look to close out the regular season with a win over Hardin on Monday to secure the District Championship!

OJH Boys Basketball: Thursday all four teams finally got to take the floor and managed to get the clean sweep against Mauriceville in front of the home crowd. DaBabinator and his crew took the floor first winning a one sided affair 19-0. Babin was unmerciful as he unleashed his suffocating press the entire game. Remy McClure led the team with 5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Liam Willams and Kole Knox each scored 4 and gave quality minutes the entire game. Ainsley Skibo and Bolt Garner played stellar defense keeping the Panthers at bay and not giving them any opportunities to score. The 8th grade B team was up next and continued the winning ways by putting up 11 in the first and never taking their foot off the gas winning 17-6. Cullen "Wild Wild" West led the team in scoring with 7. He was helped out by Rhys Fenner and Andrew Bland who each chipped in 4. Cash "The Cash Money Show" Sims made his presence felt under the goal, almost having a double double in blocks and steals. "Battle Axe" Barbay and his District Champion 7th graders looked to keep their season going strong as they rolled through district undefeated with 1 game still remaining. They did what they normally do and came out strong defensively, setting the tone and getting a big lead. It was all gas and no brakes for this group as they scored double digits each quarter and cruised to a 57-25 victory. Lexon Detwiler led the team with 16 and had his usual accompaniment of Landon Agerton scoring 11. Kreed Spears manned the paint and handled all the dirty work, grabbing the boards and making all the right passes. The 8th A team was looking to finish out the season strong for their final 2 games. They came out shooting an atrocious percentage to start the game missing easily their first 15 shots. After a quick time out to regroup and lock in they went on to win 35-11. Leading scorer was Kaysen Click with 10. Kaleb Flory, Austin Erickson, and Kolston Robinson each had 5 a fueled the big run made by the Bobcats early on. The defensive pressure allowed the Cats to convert easy layups and settle into the game. The A groups will finish up the season at home on Monday against the Hardin Hornets.

This weeks OJH Kings of the Court against Mauriceville. 7th Grade B - Remy McClure 8th Grade B - Cullen West 7th Grade A - Kreed Spears 8th Grade A - Kolston Robinson

Attention OJH Fans: Wednesday, January 29th, we will be celebrating our amazing staff with our annual "Our Staff is the Best Overall!" Students are welcome to join our staff in wearing overalls. On Thursday, January 30th, OJH will be having our spring pep rally. Students can dress for the beach while we "Cruise into a Winning Spring Sport Season!" OJH Cheer will be selling beachy spirit items for our pep rally on 1/30! Outside of room 304 before school!

On Friday January 24th, and Saturday January 25th Orangefield Junior High had 6 students participate and perform in the 2025 ATSSB All Region Clinics and Concert. These students worked so hard to prepare for this process and they represented our school very well! We are so proud of their accomplishments! Cullen West -8th grade Percussion Holli Lanthier - 8th grade Clarinet Sadie Aucoin - 8th grade Clarinet Rebekah Mire - 7th grade Bass Clarinet Adelyn Travis - 8th grade Flute Evie Van Huis - 8th grade Clarinet

On January 15 the OJH One Act Play Troupe went to East Chambers High School to compete in the JH Regional UIL OAP competition. They performed " This Is A Text" by Stephen Gregg. They brought home a 3rd place finish and a host of awards. Kirstin Howes was given an All Star Tech medal for her work on running sound. Kaleb Griffin, Collin James and Zoey Mcgee were all awarded Honorable mention medals. Eva Phan and Madison Riedel were given All Star Cast medals. Congratulations to the entire group for all their hard work. Sponsor for One Act is Stephanie Pelham

OJH Community: Starting Monday, January 27th and running through Friday, February 7th, StuCo and NJHS is hosting a Food Drive for the national Souper Bowl of Caring event. This organization uses the excitement of the Super Bowl to help feed the hungry. Have your junior high student bring canned food and non-perishables to their 7th period classrooms. The class with the most donations from each grade level will win a pizza party. All donated food will stay local. An estimated 124 million people watch the Big Game while 45 million Americans struggle with hunger. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join us in making a difference in our community now!

This past week the OJH Bobcats took on the Kirbyville Wildcats and these are your Kings of the Court. -7th Grade B: Ainsley Skibo -8th Grade B: Cullen West -7th Grade A: Landon Agerton -8th Grade A: Kaleb Flory

Cullen West (8th grade percussion ) and Melody Stringer (8th grade percussion) performed with the TMEA Middle School Band 1 this weekend. These students rehearsed with over 100 students from all different schools in our region on 6 different songs for a total of 7 hours between Friday and Saturday and then performed in concert Saturday evening at the Nederland High School Performing Arts Center. They did an amazing job and we are so proud of our students!

OJH Spring Esports Parent Meeting has been changed to a virtual meeting on Monday 1/20 at 5:00 pm. Questions, please email Mrs. Woods at mwoods@orangefieldisd.net To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/jyo-ejhf-zaj Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 347-437-2963 and enter this PIN: 245 099 012# To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/jyo-ejhf-zaj?hs=5

OJH Girls Basketball @ Kirbyville: 1/16/25 7B kicked off the night with a commanding 4-0 win in a gritty defensive battle. Leading the Lady Bobcats were Lilly Anderson and Farrah Josephson, each contributing 2 points and 1 steal. Zoey McGee was a defensive standout, recording 4 steals and 2 rebounds. Adalynn Worthy added 3 steals to the effort, while Mckenna Carruth chipped in with 2 steals and 1 rebound. Peyton Nichols contributed 2 rebounds and 1 steal, and Ava Worthy rounded out the defensive effort with 1 rebound and 1 steal. The Lady Bobcats Move to 2-1 on the season! 8B followed up with a decisive 14-4 victory. Kaitlynn Sides led the charge for the Lady Bobcats, scoring 6 points. Hadley O'Quinn turned in a well-rounded performance, contributing 2 points, 4 steals, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Audrey Broussard added 3 points and 1 steal, while Brylee Reynolds scored 2 points and also chipped in with a rebound and an assist. Adalyn Tedford sparked the defense with 3 steals and 1 rebound. Carleigh Mouton grabbed 2 rebounds, and Brooklyn Carter also contributed with a steal. The Lady Bobcats move to 2-1 on the season! 7A continued the night's winning streak with a final score of 25-17. Kollyns DuBose was a dominant force on the court, with 7 points, 8 steals, and a rebound. Emma Arnold provided a strong presence with 8 points, 1 steal, and an assist. Abri Marino increased the Bobcats lead with her impressive free throws, adding 7 points, 2 steals, and a rebound. Paisley Cobb and Sophia Lilly dominated in the boards with a combined 12 rebounds and 2 steals. The Lady Bobcats move to 4-1 in district. 8A closed the night out with a dominant 57-2 win to complete the sweep over Kirbyville. This win was the epitome of teamwork. Each Bobcat contributed not only points, but they collectively had 25 steals. This team played with great anticipation and heart all the way through. Leading scorer was Piper Pollet with 16 and Brooklyn Bishop added 10. Lakynn Granger led in steals with 8, while also seeing the floor to lead in assists as well, with 7. Leading rebounder was Maddie Breaux, pulling down 7. Record is an undefeated 5-0 in District, 8-0 overall as they headed into the Bobcat Holiday Classic this weekend. Action starts at 8AM!

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OJH Boys Basketball: Over the weekend the 7th and 8th grade A teams traveled to Port Neches for a tournament and both groups performed well taking home two 2nd place finishes. The 7th graders had a great showing coming up short against a stout LCM team to finish 2nd. 41-26 win against Central Middle School 33-27 win against Groves Middle School 18-39 loss to Little Cypress Junior High The 8th graders battled each game and just ran out of gas at the end battling sickness and injuries. 33-31 win against C.O. Wilson Middle School 31-22 win against Groves Middle School 20-33 loss against Central Middle School Both teams will play Kirbyville at home on Thursday and in Nederland for a tournament on Saturday.

OJH Boys Basketball: Last week the Bobcats traveled to Buna to take on the Cougars which could have been for District Championship implications. There were only 3 games this week which included the 7th B, 7th A, 8th A. The 7th B was up first looking to come out hot after the break. They started off a little sluggish but soon picked up traction. Channing Harrison and Bolt Garner led the way offensively each having 4 points. Garner also had a hand full of rebounds while Liam Williams shut down the front court with his steals. The Bobcats pulled away and had a very convincing 14-1 win over the Cougars. The 7th A team was looking to keep their District Championship hopes alive against the rival foes from Buna. It was a defensive showdown early as both teams found it hard to score. The Field ended up winning 22-14 and were led by Larsen Richard who scored 7 and Landon Agerton who scored 8. Eli Ford Alleman hit a 3 in transition early in the 4th quarter and that’s all the spark the Cats need to pull away. The 8th A team has been working on their offense lately as it has been an area of struggle and this game was no different as the Bobcats lost 25-31. The Bobcats were up early but soon fell behind and were never able to catch up. The Cats played through some spotty officiating but just could not score when they needed to. Kaysen Click led the offense with 11. Andrew Burt had his best game of the year scoring 7 and taking over the ball handling duties as Easton Locke was hampered by injuries.