OJH Boys Basketball Players of the Game for this week:
-7th Grade - Jax “Voice of an Angel” Walker
-8th Grade - Lou Easton Locke
OJH Boys Basketball:
Last night the Bobcats had one last set of games before the Christmas Break. The St. Anne’s wildcats came to town for two A team games.
The 7th graders and “Battle Axe” Barbay went first winning easily 41-19. They started out sluggish in this one as defensively they seemed a bit lost now that one of their players went down last week. After the half they finally figured it out only allowing the Wildcats to score 1 point. Jax Walker led the way in scoring with 10 having a great night finding his mid range jumper. Landon Agerton was right behind him with 9 and just as many steals and rebounds. Larsen Richard and Eli Ford Alleman each had 6 to round out the offense. Defensively, the whole team played well smothering the Wildcat guards with pressure.
The 8th graders were looking for a rematch from last year trying to stay sharp before the break. Unfortunately, they started out slow and dug themselves a hole that they couldn't get out of. They lost this one 37-58. Offensively everyone scored but leaders were Easton Locke with 8 and Kaysen Click with 6. For some reason the Bobcats hesitated to shoot the open shot in the first half and a clipboard paid the price for it in the first quarter. In the second half the Bobcats started to shoot and hit five 3 pointers in the second half to close the gap with St. Anne’s.
After the break the Bobcats will travel to Buna to look at finishing off a district championship run as both teams still have a shot at it.
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: Nancy Edwards. Mrs. Edwards runs all around our building every day looking for students to work with. Her caring approach to education makes all that she does that more worthy of recognition. It is clear that Mrs. Edwards still has a love for educating and mentoring our students. Thank you Mrs. Edwards for your continued hard work!
Saturday afternoon, OJH Student Council spread Christmas cheer by ringing bells for four hours for the Salvation Army in front of the Bridge City Walmart.
Congratulations to Orangefield Junior High student Brantley Murphy for being the 3rd six weeks winner of our “Awesome Attendance Award”. In addition to receiving a certificate of recognition, Brantley will receive a remote controlled drone as a reward for his consistent presence on our campus. Thank you, Brantley, for coming to school every day ready to lead and learn!
Congratulations to the 3rd Six Weeks Orangefield Junior High Brightest Bobcats! These students are selected on two criteria: they give great effort in all that they do, and they have a fantastic attitude each day. 6th Grade: James Shilling, 7th Grade: Emily Thibodeaux, 8th Grade: Kennidy Robinson.
OJH Bobcat Blessings (sponsored by the Orangefield Fishing Club) is hosting a Christmas Gift Drive to benefit residents of Magnolia Manor Nursing Home. Last year OFam stepped up big-time for the gift drive bringing in over 800 donated items, so we are super excited to top that! Essentials are always needed such as blankets, socks, etc. Items can be sent with your student to Orangefield Junior High and given to their history teacher from now until December 18th.
Merry Christmas, Bobcats!
OJH Girls Basketball against Kountze:
The Lady Bobcats’ 7th grade A-team were first up to take on the Kountze Lionettes. They were focused heavily on fundamentals and pushing themselves out of their comfort zones. The Lady Bobcats defeated the Lionettes, making their district record 3-0.
Final: 36-2
Points: Brooklyn Lee (12), Sophia Lilly (10), Sophia Odom (4), Emma Arnold (4), Abri Marino (2), Kollyns DuBose (2), Paisley Cobb (2)
Rebounds: Paisley Cobb (7), Abri Marino (5), Sophia Lilly (4), Brooklyn Lee (1), Vannessa Ciancaglione (1), Arabella Newby (1)
Steals: Kollyns DuBose (7), Brooklyn Lee (3), Abri Marino (3), Paisley Cobb (2), Baylor O’Quinn (2), Sophia Odom (2), Emma Arnold (1)
Assists: Brooklyn Lee (2), Vannessa Ciancaglione (2), Sophia Odom (2), Arabella Newby (2), Abri Marino (1), Kollyns DuBose (1), Paisley Cobb (1)
8A hit the gas from tip off, where Piper Pollet started us off from the circle. Ainsley McAlpin and Lakynn Granger worked together for a combined 21 steals. Total team steals tallied into the 30s as our Lady Bobcats were swarming the passing lanes. Ainsley McAlpin led in points and steals, earning herself a double-double! Kountze falls 42-6.
Final- 42-6
Points: Ainsley McAlpin (15), Brooklyn Bishop (10), Lakynn Granger (7), Maddie Breaux (6)
Rebounds: Ainsley McAlpin (5) Brooklyn Bishop (3), Karah Spain (2)
Steals: Ainsley McAlpin (13), Lakynn Granger (8), Piper Pollet (4)
Assists: Ainsley McAlpin (3), Piper Pollet (2), Lakynn Granger (1), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Jordan Liebold (1), Maddie Breaux (1), Karah Spain (1)
Blocks: Lakynn Granger (1)
OJH Boys Basketball:
Last night, the Bobcats traveled to Kountze for 3 games with the 8th B team not having a team to compete against. The Cats were looking to fix the mistakes from last week and continue sweeping their district opponents.
Coach Babin’s (Dababinator15) group took the floor first and it was all gas and no brakes for them. They cruised to a 22-2 win on the back of solid team defense and finishing around the rim. Kamden Smith-Slagle led the offense with 7 points early on with Ainsley Skibo dropping 5 more to help the cause. Liam Williams and Skibo each had a handful of steals as they smothered the Lion guards with pressure.
The 7th grade A group started off rocky not sure of their positioning and rotation on the press but quickly found their footing and continued their dominant ways. This group won 44-12 and didn’t allow Kountze to score the entire second half. Landon Agerton led the way with 14 got steals and rebounds at will which he converted to easy layups. Lexon Detwiler was nipping at his heels with 13 dominating the middle of the press and getting several assist as the defense collapsed around him. Larsen Richard decided to show out tonight as he dropped 8 with some great defense and easy layups.
Finally, the 8th grade squad was looking to regroup after a sloppy showing last week in Anahuac. It was a shocking turn around and they looked much sharper as they cycled through the offense and cut down on the unforced turnovers. Winning easily 50-13, the Cats made it a team win as almost all scored and contributed in some way. Keaton Leonard led the way with 10 points and Kaysen Click, Kaleb Flory, and Austin Erickson each had 8. The new defense and offense seemed to fit this squad a little better than what was being run the last game and the extra practice time seems to pay off.
Next week the 7th A and 8th A will squeeze in one more game against St. Anne’s at home before the Christmas break.
Our OJH Basketball Lady Bobcats traveled to Hardin Jefferson for the Mike Westbrook Memorial Tournament.
7th grade A team started off against the Bridge City Cardinals. The Lady Bobcats fell to the Cardinals after a very fast paced fight.
Final: 18-44 Loss
Points: Emma Arnold (7), Rebekah Mire (6), Brooklyn Lee (5)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Lee (9), Sophia Lilly (5), Rebekah Mire (4), Kollyns DuBose (2), Paisley Cobb (2), Arabella Newby (2), Emma Arnold (1)
Steals: Brooklyn Lee (2), Vannessa Ciancaglione (1)
Assists: Brooklyn Lee (2), Kollyns DuBose (2), Vannessa Ciancaglione (1)
Blocks: Brooklyn Lee (1), Rebekah Mire (1)
Next up, we faced the East Chambers Lady Buccaneers. The Lady Bobcats played a very tough and physical game, but fell short of the win.
Final: 17-23 Loss
Points: Brooklyn Lee (5), Paisley Cobb (3), Rebekah Mire (3), Kollyns DuBose (2) Sophia Odom (2), Emma Arnold (2), Sophia Lilly (2)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Lee (7), Abri Marino (4), Paisley Cobb (2), Rebekah Mire (2), Sophia Lilly (2), Kollyns DuBose (1), Emma Arnold (1)
Steals: Abri Marino (3), Paisley Cobb (2), Brooklyn Lee (1), Kollyns DuBose (1), Sophia Odom (1), Emma Arnold (1), Sophia Lilly (1)
Assists: Brooklyn Lee (1), Vannessa Ciancaglione (1), Emma Arnold (1)
Blocks: Brooklyn Lee (1), Paisley Cobb (1)
8th grade A team started off with a commanding win against the Cardinals of Bridge City. Great teamwork and ball movement was on display with the 38-16 win.
Final: 38-16 Win
Points: Maddie Breaux (10), Ainsley McAlpin (6), Lakynn Granger (6)Piper Pollet (5)
Rebounds: Ainsley McAlpin (5), Piper Pollet (4), Maddie Breax (3)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (7), Brooklyn Bishop (5), Piper Pollet (4)
Assists: Lakynn Granger (2), Brooklyn Bishop (1)
Next up, we faced the Liberty Pirates with our sights on reaching the Championship.
Final: 32-12 Win
Points: Lakynn Granger (12), Maddie Breaux (4), Jordan Liebold (6)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Bishop (5), Karah Spain (4), Maddie Breaux (4)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (5), Brooklyn Bishop (3), Ainsley McAplin (3)
Assists: Lakynn Granger (2), Piper Pollet (2), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Maddie Breaux (1)
Blocks: Maddie Breaux (1), Lakynn Granger (1)
Championship game stage was set between the Lady Bucs of East Chambers and the Lady Bobcats! From tip off, we knew we would need to earn this win. Our Bobcats played together and fought on each possession. Poised offense and smothering defense helped secure the win! Our girls brought home the Championship with a tight 22-19 win!
Final: 22-19 Win
Points: Piper Pollet (7), Brooklyn Bishop (6), Lakynn Granger (5), Maddie Breaux (2), Ainsley McAlpin (2)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Bishop (6), Maddie Breaux (2), Lakynn Granger (2)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (6), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Ainsley McAplin (2)
Assists: Piper Pollet (4), Lakynn Granger (2), Maddie Breaux (2), Brooklyn Bishop (1)
Blocks: Lakynn Granger (1)
OJH Boys Basketball Players of the game against Kountze:
-7th B King of the Court - Ainsley Skibo
-7th A King of the Court - Landon Agerton
-8th A King of the Court - Easton Locke
-8th A King of the Court - Keaton Leonard
DOW granted Orangefield Junior High School $2500 to purchase microscopes for the science department. Students were very excited to be able to use the new microscopes in their labs. We appreciate DOW's generosity.
On Saturday December 7th, Orangefield Junior High took 9 band members to the Middle School UIL TMEA auditions held at Lumberton High School. The contest had over 500 students from 3A-6A schools competing for a chance to earn a spot in one of the 2 middle school region bands. Orangefield Junior High is proud to announce that we had 2 students that competed and made the TMEA band!!! We are so proud of all of their accomplishments and look forward to hearing them perform in concert on January 18th, 2025 at the Nederland High School PAC
Please see the attached image regarding next weeks dress up days at Orangefield Junior High! Merry Christmas Everybody!
Last night our OJH Beginner Band, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band performed their annual Winter Concert. The students not only looked amazing but sounded amazing and showed all of their friends and family why it is always a great day to be a Bobcat! Huge thanks to the community members, board members, and administration for their continued interest and support in our students and their talents! The directors are so proud of these students and all of their hard work and are looking forward to the next concert!
OJH Student Council and NJHS attended the 68th Annual Toy Coffee on Thursday, December 5th in Orange. In total, 51 students attended the event, donating over 30 toys and more than $200 for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. In return, the students were able to tour a local historical home decorated for the holidays, visit with Santa, and treated to refreshments.
OJH Girls Basketball against Anahuac on Monday, Dec. 2nd:
The 7B Lady Bobcats opened up the night with a 10-5 win against the Anahuac Panthers. It was a strong defensive night for the Bobcats tallying up 19 steals. The Lady Bobcats stayed ahead all game putting on a display of great teamwork to help secure their first district win of the season, moving to 1-1 overall!
Final 10-5 Win
Points: Adalynn Worthy (2), Gloriana McKay (2), Peyton Nichols (2), Farrah Josephson (2), Zoey McGee (2)
Rebounds: Peyton Nichols (4), Farrah Josephson (4), Zoey McGee (4), Mckenna Carruth (1), Lilian Anderson (1), Ava Worthy (1), Adalynn Worthy (1)
Steals: Ava Worthy (4), Bitty Briggs (3), Gloriana McKay (3), Peyton Nichols (2), Jacelynn
Barnes (2), Farrah Josephson (2), Mckenna Carruth (1), Lilian Anderson (1), Zoey McGee (1)
Assist: Ava Worthy (3), Adalynn Worthy (1)
The 8B Lady Bobcats came out with a 14-12 win after a hard fought back and forth battle. The Bobcats made key mid-game adjustments scoring 10 of their points in the 2nd half. This was a great first showing for the Lady Bobcats grabbing their first district win and moving to 1-0.
Final: 14-12 Win
Points: Carleigh Mouton (6), Audrey Broussard (6), Kaitlynn Sides (2)
Rebounds: Audrey Broussard (6), Carleigh Mouton (1), Kara Kirkland (1)
Steals: Audrey Broussard (4), Carleigh Mouton (2), Brylee Reynolds (2)
Assists: Audrey Broussard (3), Brylee Reynolds (1)
Blocks: Carleigh Mouton (1), Audrey Broussard (1)
7A
Had a great home opener, spreading the floor and working as a unit. This team is learning each day and improving with every practice! 2-0 overall!
Final: 28-6 Win
Points: Brooklyn Lee (11), Kollyns DuBose (4)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Lee (4), Paisley Cobb (4)
Steals: Brooklyn Lee (4), Emma Arnold (2), Sophia Lilly (1)
Assists: Sophia Odom (1), Kollyns Dubose (1), Brooklyn Lee (1)
Blocks: Emma Arnold (1), Paisley Cobb (1), Kollyns DuBose (1), Sophia Lilly (1)
8A
Our 8A team came out as a smothering force, creating havoc for the Anahuac Panthers. The duo of Lakynn Granger and Ainsley McAlpin was too much to handle, as they helped cause over 15 steals throughout the game. Every Bobcat contributed to the 38-1 win, pulling down 19 Offensive rebounds, stretching their record to 2-0.
Final: 38-1 Win
Points: Ainsley McAlpin (9), Maddie Breaux (9), Lakynn Granger (8), Jordan Liebold (7)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Bishop (5), Karah Spain (4), Maddie Breaux (4), Piper Pollet (4)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (5), Karah Spain (4) Ainsley McAlpin (2)
Assists: Lakynn Granger (2), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Jordan Liebold (1)
Blocks: Karah Spain (1)
Tuesday night the OJH choir got the holiday season started with their winter concert "Deck The Halls!!" The 6th grade chorus and the 7/8th grade competition choir both performed fun Christmas tunes like Cold Snap and Carol of the Bells. Several duos and trios also performed favorite songs of the season and both groups combined for one last song...the Reindeer Rap. Friends and family enjoyed themselves and even sang along. Thank you to all that made this concert possible...and let the holidays begin!!
OJH Boys Basketball: Last night fresh off a Thanksgiving break the Bobcats took to the court to try and knock some of the rust off and get back in the swing of things.
First up were Babin and his squad of Bobcats who won 15-10. Kamden Smith-Slagle set the tempo by getting 2 straight steals and hitting a 3 to give the Bobcats the lead and a huge momentum swing. Slagle would go on to lead the team in scoring with 5. Channing Harrison and Liam Williams were the other offensive standouts each dropping 4. Ainsley Skibo and Williams were bullies on the defensive side as the stole most of the passes and shut down all the dribbling in the front court.
The 8th grade B group was up next. This was a close one as the Panthers put the pressure on early and the Cats almost clawed their way back into this one but came up short 26-27. Andrew Bland kept it close hitting 2 three pointers keeping the Bobcats within pouncing distance. Caylum Johnson went to work early on in the game with some fancy footwork dropping 5. Cullen West hit 4 and Cash “Big Money” Sims also hit 2 layups underneath the goal.
Coach Barbay and his crew popped it neutral early as they got to enjoy Lexon Detwiler dropping 32 on the Panthers. Detwiler scored by getting steals, shooting from outside the arc, and rebounds underneath. He also commanded the paint as he had several blocks and assist. Landon Agerton also cleaned up on the glass. He was out leaping everyone and then making smart passes adding 9 more to the Cat total. This group cruised to a 48-11 victory and looking to make a strong push for a district title.
The last group of the night was the 8th grade A team who came out hot breaking the press early on going up 6-0, then Anahuac dropped to a zone making the Bobcats struggle shooting offensively. Mental mistakes, along with questionable officiating and missing 15 free throws contributed to the 39-51 loss. Kaysen Click led the in rebounding and scoring again with 11 each. Austin Erickson led the comeback in the 4th going on an 8-0 to almost give the Cats the lead. Easton Locke handled the ball well and knocked down a handful of free throws to add 6 to the total.
All these groups will be back in action next Monday in Kountze for another district showdown.
OJH Boys Basketball Players of the Game for this week:
-7th B King of the Court, Channing Harrison
-8th B King of the Court, Cash “Big Money” Sims
-7th A King of the Court, Lexon Detwiler
-8th A King of the Court, Austin Erickson
