Orangefield Junior High School

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the OJH Student Council is hosting a veteran’s breakfast. Students of OJH are encouraged to bring guests that are military veterans or are currently serving in the military. The breakfast will be served in the OJH band hall from 7:30-8:15am on Friday, November 8th. Students and Staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Monday, November 11th for Veterans day.

Last Thursday the OJH Bobcats took on Mauriceville for 2 games. Both groups coming out victorious with 7th grade continuing their undefeated streak. Landon Agerton was in beast mode yet again as he scored 3 more touchdowns for the mighty fighting Bobcats. Traeson Addison caught a 2 point conversion pass from Porter Oldham extending the lead early on. And Larsen Richard ran another one in knifing his way through the Panther defense. Kreed Spears, Connor Haley, and Lexon Detwiler went to work on the line manhandling Mauriceville making it easy for Agerton and Richard to do their thing. Defense gave up a late touchdown with seconds winding down but the game was already over at that point as the Bobcats won 26-6. This group remains undefeated with 2 games left on the schedule. The 8th graders came out hot as Kaysen Click scored 2 touchdowns early but later went down with injury. The offense didn’t skip a beat as Major Butler stepped up in a big way and scored 2 touchdowns of his own and leading the Bobcats to a 35-0 victory. Lawrence Steiner also flashed his speed around the edge for a 44 yard scamper leaving everyone in the dust. Lawrence Steiner lined up and kicked the years first extra point and put it straight through the uprights. Local Buna legend Remington Connell (@remgolfs ) who made a name for himself by being featured quite often in the Buna Beacon made sure the secondary was on point and shut out the Panthers. Coach Babin made brilliant calls as he rolled his lineman in keeping them fresh and making sure everyone got in on the tackling onslaught. Coach Legate sent the pressure off the edge all night making sure Mauriceville didn’t have a chance to move the ball. Coach Haynes also called a good game scoring 35 points. Both of these groups will play East Chambers tomorrow looking to finish the year strong.

OJH Football: This previous week's players of the week against Mauriceville. -7th grade offensive player of the game Landon Agerton -7th grade defensive player of the game Connor Haley. -7th grade lineman of the game Kreed Spears. -8th grade offensive player of the game Major Butler. -8th grade defensive player of the game Andrew Burt. -8th grade lineman of the game Kaiden Curtice.

The spookiest of all spooky pep rallies is happening THIS THURSDAY, 10/31, at OJH! Students can wear Halloween costumes to school, but please no masks or weapons.

Tickets sold online or at the gate: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753/item/243210

Tuesday the OJH Bobcats were in a good old fashioned cat fight with St. Anne’s. The Wildcats came away victorious in a close one winning 14-6, but not before the Bobcats gave them all they could handle. The “Colonel” coach Connell took the helm this game calling the offense for the Bobcats. He dialed up some trickeration having Orangefield looking like a young UTEP squad lining up with 5 wide. Rhys Fenner took advantage of this masterful play calling, scoring the lone touchdown for the Bobcats running through the Wildcat defenders. Damian Rodriguez made a big play near the goal line with an interception keeping St. Anne’s kerfuffled on the sidelines. Jax Pietz went to work on the line stonewalling everyone and making plays all over the field. Logan Merriman almost tied up the game late on a deep ball to Rodriguez but just weren’t able to connect for the score. This group fought hard till the end but came up just short. Our 7th and 8th grade teams will battle Mauriceville tonight at home starting at 5:00pm

OJH Football vs Mauriceville Tickets sold online or at the gate: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753/item/259766

OJH Football vs St. Anne's Lineman, Offensive, and Defensive Players of the Week: Offensive Player of the Week Rhys Fenner Defensive Player of the Week Damian Rodriguez Lineman of the Week Jax Pietz

OJH Volleyball Against Hardin on 10/21/24: 7B Aces: Arabella Newby (6), Mckenna Carruth (4), Korbyn Lucas (4), Rebekah Mire (4) Kills: Sophia Lilly (3), Mckenna Carruth (1), Rebekah Mire (1) Assists: Lilian Anderson (1), Arabella Newby (1) Loss 15-13 Win 10-15 Loss 15-11 7A Loss 25 - 23 Loss 25-19 Loss 8-15 Aces: Emma Arnold (1), Vanessa Ciancaglione (2), Mika Ragusa (2). Kills: Brooklyn Lee (3), Kollyns DuBose (2) Sophia Odom (1),Emma Arnold (1),Vanessa Ciancaglione (2)Ava Worthy (1). Assist: Emma Arnold (2) Digs: Emma Arnold ( 1), Brooklyn Lee (1), Ava Worthy (2), Kollyns DuBose (3)Vanessa Ciancaglione (1) Sophia Odom (2), Heaven Brickley (3) 8A Our 8th A has continued to dominate the district taking their 6th straight district win and 11th straight win overall. This team continues to show immense belief in each other, take on new challenges and hold composure on the court. 6-0 in District, 11-1 overall. Win 13-25 Win 20-25 Aces:Lakynn Granger (4), Kylie VanMarion (4), Maddie Breaux (3) Kills: Maddie Breaux (5), Zoe Carroll (2), Kylie VanMarion (2) Jordan Leibold (1) Assists: Piper Pollet (4), Maizey Jaynes (3) Digs: Rylee Ramirez (2), Carleigh Mouton (2), Lakynn Granger (2), Zoe Carroll (1) Presley Gilbeaux (1), Piper Pollet (1) Our last game of the season is on Monday! It is at home, with 7B starting at 4:30 against Anahuac!

OJH B-Team Football Tickets sold online or at the gate. https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753/item/259765

🧡🏐Game Day on the road for OJH Volleyball!🏐🧡

OJH Football: Last week, the Bobcats took to the road for two games in Kirbyville. The 7th grade was looking to keep their undefeated district streak alive and the 8th looking for some revenge from last years route. The 7th grade started off sluggish yet again but quickly right the ship and cruised to a 36-12 win over the Wildcats. Offensively, the main man was none other than Landon Agerton scoring 3 touchdowns to add to his ridiculous total on the year. Porter Oldham connected with Lexon Detwiler for a score and had another four catch game. Also Larsen Richard ran one in with his tough style of running mixed with precise cuts and vision. Detwiler also went to work on defense shutting down his half of the field off the edge. Richard made big plays in the backfield as well of making tackles sideline to sideline. This group keeps getting better week after week and is making a strong push to be district champions with only 3 games left. 8th grade had last year in mind rolling into this one as it wasn’t even close last year. The size and speed didn’t seem to phase the Bobcats as they fought tooth and nail but came up just short losing 12-15. The “Chosen” Remi Connell had these guys going from the jump as Kaysen Click and Kaiden Curtice commanded their troops on both sides of the ball. These young men had amazing games and gave us the best chance to win. Click ran hard all night long and scored a touchdown in typical Click fashion running over and around all the Wildcat tacklers. Andrew Burt punched one in late to cut the lead bulldozing his way through the line. Kolston Robinson had a handful of sideline catches and weaved his way through the Kirbyville secondary with ease. Time was just not on the Bobcats side as the Wildcats managed to milk the clock in between plays. Defensively, the Bobcats stepped up big as they dug in early to shut down the edge. Lawrence Steiner had a night as he was in the backfield making plays and was unblock-able. Kaleb Flory had a huge goal line interception and several tackles coming downhill from his safety position. Easton Locke was lowering his head even knocking out one of his teeth from one of his devastating blows. In the end the Wildcats scored on a busted play that should have been blown dead from the start and that was the difference in the ball game. This group fought hard and looks to finish the season strong in the upcoming weeks. The B team will play 5:30 at home on Tuesday against St Anne’s for a rematch, and Thursday the A groups will face Mauriceville starting at 5:00.

OJH Pink Out Pep Rally THIS THURSDAY, 10/24! Students can purchase pink spirit items in the morning in room 304!

OJH Football Lineman, Offensive, and Defensive Players of the Week: 7th Grade Offensive Player of the Week Landon Agerton 7th Grade Defensive Player of the Week Larsen Richard 7th Grade Lineman of the Week Mason Davidson 8th Grade Offensive Player of the Week Kaysen Click 8th Grade Defensive Player of the Week Lawrence Steiner 8th Grade Lineman of the Week Colt Guidroz

OJH Volleyball Against Buna 10/14/24: 7B Aces: Lilian Anderson (2), Rebekah Mire (1) Kills: Rebekah Mire (2) Loss 15-8 Loss 15-4 8B The 8th grade B team won in dominating fashion after defeating the Lady Cougars in two sets. Their serves were no match for the Lady Bobcats in serve-receive. Sara McFatter, Gray Borel, and Brynlee Baggett passed with ease. Midgame adjustments led to kills from the front row! Our Lady Bobcats improved to 4-0 in district play. Aces: Sara McFatter(8), Emma Babin (4), Molly Cheek (3), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Gray Borel (1) Kills: Molly Cheek (1), Brooklyn Bishop (1), Emma Babin (1) Assists: Paisley Stelly (2), Gray Borel (1) Digs: Sara McFatter (2) Win 15-5 Win 15-5 7A 7th grade A team finally got to show off their talent and hardwork by taking the Lady Cougars down in two sets! Win 25 - 18 Win 25-13 Aces: Emma Arnold (5), Vanessa Ciancaglione (3), Brooklyn Lee (4), Adalynn Worthy (4) Mika Ragusa (3). Kills: Brooklyn Lee (4), Ava Worthy (1), Kollyns DuBose (2) Heaven Brickley (1). Assist: Brooklyn Lee (2) Digs: Emma Arnold ( 1), Brooklyn Lee (1), Mika Ragusa (2), Kollyns DuBose (2)Vanessa Ciancaglione (1). 8A The 8th grade A team extends their undefeated season to 5-0 with a 2 set win against the Cougars. Adjusting to new roles, this team still proves to be a versatile threat against any opponent. Aces: Maizey Jaynes (5), Maddie Breaux (5), Piper Pollet (4), Presley Gilbeaux (4), Ainsley McAlpin (2) Kills: Lakynn Granger (3), Presley Gilbeaux (2), Maizey Jaynes (1), Maddie Breaux (1), Ainsley McAlpin (1), Piper Pollet (1) Assists: Piper Pollet (6), Maizey Jaynes (2)

OJH 🏈 at Kirbyville! Tickets sold at the gate - cash only.

OJH Football Lineman, Offensive, and Defensive Players of the week: 7th grade offensive player of the week Larsen Richard 7th grade defensive player of the week Landon Agerton 7th grade Lineman of the week Connor Haley 8th grade offensive player of the week Kaysen Click 8th grade defensive player of the week Kaleb Flory 8th grade lineman of the week Dean Bernal

Last night, the mighty fighting Bobcats took on the Coldspring Trojans for two games. Both teams put on a clinic leaving no doubt as to who the superior teams were. The 7th graders kicked things off with a 30-6 onslaught of the visiting team scoring early and often. Lexon Detwiler led things off scoring from 40 yds out with a sweet pass from Porter Oldham to set the tone of the evening. Larsen Richard wanted a piece of the action as he lowered his shoulder plowing his way through would-be Trojan tacklers scoring a touchdown and converting two of his 2 point tries. Valon Vacek scored his first touchdown of the season with his own punishing run from 32 yards out. And of course, Landon Agerton did what Landon Agerton does, scoring a touchdown showing his speed and strength on a 45 yard run and converting a 2 point try. Defensively, the Bobcats kept the Trojans at bay making tackles all over the field only giving up a their lone score on a trick play. After a very spirited talk from golf guru Remington Connell, the defense stonewalled their opponents for the rest of the night. Brody Pate, Connor Haley, Graham Atkins, Kreed Spears, and Agerton anchored the defense making sure the Bobcats cruised to a victory. The 8th grade didn’t skip a beat as they trounced the Trojans 36-0. Kaysen Click took this game over running for 2 touchdowns and throwing for another 2. Click had over 120 yards rushing and close to 100 in the air. He connected with Kolston Robinson from 32 yards out and Major Butler from 21 yards out on corner routes that ate up the Coldspring defense. Lawrence Steiner decided to turn on the jets and scored miraculously as he ran the opposite side of where the play was intended. Kaiden Curtice went to work throwing kids around like rag dolls and tackling everything in sight. Steiner, Robinson, Click, and Kaleb Flory had great nights on defense racking up tackles and Flory had a back breaking interception nearly returned for a touchdown. Easton Locke had several pass break ups as he was swatting balls out of the air all night long. Both these groups will be on the road next week to take on Kirbyville looking to continue their successful season.

OJH Pink Out Volleyball game is this Monday, October 14th @ 4:30!

Last Saturday, 16 OJH choir students competed with over 500 singers at the junior high all region contest in Liberty. Congratulations to Vanessa Ciancaglione and Nona Miller. For making Treble Choir and to Ayden Dickey and Taylor Barber for making Tenor Bass Choir