OJH Presents $2 PJs and Pages to benefit OJH STUCO activities. Students are encouraged to bring a book, wear their favorite school appropriate PJs, and enjoy a day focused on reading.
February 5-9th is National School Counseling Week! Join us in celebrating our great campus counselors!
Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students at OJH, please see the attached graphic detailing the "Meet the Programs" night hosted by the high school on February 5th from 5-7.
Monday night, the OJH Lady Bobcats took on Hardin at home for their last games of the season.
The B-teams competed in an inter-squad game to close out their season. The White Team pulled away in the 4th quarter to win, 9-8. Millie Amy hit a three-pointer, and Addison Leblanc added 3 points to lead the Orange team. Brantlee Thomas also contributed 2 points for the Orange team. Raleigh Forse led the White team with 5 points, followed by Melissa Saucedo who had 4 points. Sarah McFatter also contributed 1 point for the White team.
The 7th grade A-team finished their season defeating the Hardin Hornets, 35-12. The game was a full team effort with a total of 20 rebounds and 15 steals. Lakynn Granger had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block. Brooklyn Bishop added 6 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Jordan Leibold put up 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and an assist. Piper Pollet had 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Ainsley McAlpin also added 4 points, a block, and a steal. Zoe Carroll put up 2 points, a block, and a steal. Karah Spain grabbed 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Ariana Wolf added 2 points and 2 steals, and Maizey Jaynes grabbed 2 rebounds. The Lady Bobcats ended the season as District Champs!
The 8th grade A-team finished the sweep with a 29-23 win over the Lady Hornets. Leading the Bobcats in steals, with 7, was the powerhouse duo of Teal Kibodeaux and Ava Josephson. Ava led in scoring with 15 points. Hannah Bisson, Aspen Babin, Paxton Oldham, Karlie Traxler, and Teal Kibodeaux all added a basket to keep the lead from a physical Hornet squad. With this win, the Lady Bobcats are undefeated District Champions!
Monday night the OJH Bobcats traveled to Hardin to play their last game of the season.
Unfortunately, Hardin only had 3 teams, so the 8th grade B-team was unable to compete. This group finished the season as undefeated District Champions with a 7-0 record.
The 7th grade B-team took on the Hornets first. The Cats started slow, but Coach Coulter made some offensive adjustments which allowed the Bobcats to cruise to a 15-3 victory. Andrew Bland scored 6 points followed by Logan Merriman with 4. This group finished 5-2 on the season and showed a lot of improvement.
The 7th grade A-team wanted to finish the district slate undefeated and clinch another District Championship. The Cats jumped out to an early 16-0 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. The final score was, 46-11. JC Doucet led the way with 9 points, along with Easton Locke who had 7 points. Keaton Leonard, Andrew Burt, and Austin Erickson each had 6 points, and Kaysen Click had 4 points and 8 rebounds. This talented group finished 9-5 on the year.
The 8th grade A-team wanted to clinch back-to-back district titles, as well as finish off their undefeated season. They came out of the gate on fire, scoring 30 in the first quarter. The Bobcats strolled to a 59-17 win over Hardin and finished with a record of 15-0. Every player scored, but leading the way were Gage Lucas and Kyran Morrow who each had 9 points. Logan Anderson dropped 7, while Will Rutledge and Jaxon Agerton each had 6. This group has only lost one game in two years of play.
Congratulations to all the District Champions and the success they have had this year.!
Reminder: Friday is the last day to order Valentines boxes in support of Project Graduation. Boxes will include a drink and a variety of snacks. The boxes are decorated with Bobcat pride, and they will be delivered to your Bobcat’s campus. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiIHFrlcYDgquSvBKz6lymBdiueS0Fei/view?usp=drive_link
On January 27th, the OJH Choir went to Groves Middle School to compete in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. 11 students sang solos for a judge. La’Nya Mayfield and Natalie Bickham both received Excellent ratings. Abby Bryant, Emma Fisette, Jaci Waldrep, Ayden Dickey, Trista Gray, Hope Samms, Olivia Shearer, Alexis Sonnier, and Katy West all received Superior ratings. Congratulations to all who participated!
Last night, the Bobcats hosted East Chambers for their last home game of the season. Coach Whitmire, Connell, and Shores brought the varsity squad to support the 7th and 8th graders, which was greatly appreciated.
The 7th grade B-team took the floor first and were looking to continue their success. Unfortunately, the Bobcats came up short, 15-22, as they struggled to knock down shots towards the end of the game. Logan Merriman led the way with 7 points. Dawsen Revia, Mark Golemon, Colt Guidroz, and Brennon Moore contributed 2 points each.
The 8th grade B-team was trying to stay undefeated on the season. They came out slowly, only scoring 4 points in the first quarter. Jesse Welch and Kase White gave the Cats the spark they needed in the second, and they cruised to a 24-16 victory. Koa Sides and Welch led the team in scoring with 4 points each. Kaine Kendrick, Dacius Lytle, Anthony Thomas, and White each scored 3 points.
The 7th grade A-team was on the hunt for the District Championship. Kaysen Click led this group with 9 points, along with Lexon Detwiler and Easton Locke, who each had 7. JC Doucet hit two three-pointers to help keep the Buccaneers at bay. The Cats claimed a 37-26 win and stayed undefeated in District!
The 8th grade A-team jumped out to a huge lead early and set the tone for the rest of the game. Several Bobcats contributed to the 63-27 victory over East Chambers. Kyran Morrow led the charge with 12 points and consistent guard play; managing the offense and spearheading the defense. Jaxon Agerton scored 10 points and also had several rebounds and steals throughout the game. Logan Anderson, Devin Cook, and Butter Smith each contributed 7 points toward the win. Luke Erickson got the start and went to work underneath the goal; grabbing rebounds and scoring 6.
The Bobcats will travel to Hardin on Monday for their last game of the season.
Last night, the OJH Lady Cats traveled to East Chambers to take on the Lady Bucs.
The 7th grade B-team finished their season with a shutout win, 7-0, over the Lady Bucs. Hadley O’Quinn led the way with 3 points and 2 steals. Brynlee Baggett had 2 points and a block. Shianne Savant added 2 points, while Audrey Broussard added 1 point and a steal. Sarah McFatter was a huge defensive force with 3 steals and 1 rebound. Kailynn McKay swiped 2 steals and 1 rebound, while Brylee Reynolds pulled down 2 rebounds.
Next, the 7th grade A team took on the aggressive and undefeated Lady Buccaneers. The game was a nail-biter, with the lead changing back and forth between the two teams. Lakynn Granger kept the team on track, putting up 11 points, 5 steals, and 2 rebounds. Jordan Leibold added 10 points, with two game-changing three-pointers to give the Bobcats a good lead. Brooklyn Bishop stayed strong in the paint with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. The Lady Bobcats stayed focused and worked as a team to defeat the Buccaneers, 29-28.
The 8th grade A-team continued their undefeated season taking down the Lady Bucs, 47-25. Leading in scoring was Ava Josephson with 14 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, and 7 steals. Paxton Oldham had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Laila Agerton led with 9 rebounds and put away 7 points. Teal Kibodeaux handled the ball well and controlled tempo, contributing 4 assists and 6 points. Arianna Collazo was perfect from the field, adding 4 points to the total. The Lady Cats are 6-0 heading into the last game of the season against Hardin, at home on Monday!
The 7th grade A-team will start at 5 PM with the 8th grade A-team to follow. Come out and support the Lady Bobcats!
Please see the attached image regarding the dress up day next Wednesday, January 31st at Orangefield Junior High! https://drive.google.com/file/d/13EBLO4AiwgQHrjPZJSKo3J9srJZcI7DZ/view?usp=drive_link
Please see the attached graphic for information about the upcoming dance at OJH!
Project Graduation is taking orders for Valentine’s snack boxes. Boxes will include a
drink and a variety of snacks. The boxes are decorated with Bobcat pride, and they will be delivered to your Bobcat’s campus. Orders are due by Friday, February 2nd. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiIHFrlcYDgquSvBKz6lymBdiueS0Fei/view?usp=drive_link
Last weekend, the 7th and 8th grade OJH boys participated in the Bulldog Classic. Each group played three games and had a great afternoon of basketball. The 8th grade came away with the 1st place trophy, and 7th grade took fourth place.
8th grade scores:
C.O. Wilson, 42-27
John Royer: 14 points, 11 rebounds
Kyran Morrow: 8 points, 6 steals
Jaxon Agerton: 5 points, 4 steals
Gage Lucas: 4 points, 4 steals
Bridge City, 47-27
Kyran Morrow: 11 points, 5 steals
Devin Cook: 10 points, 8 rebounds
John Royer: 8 points, 8 rebounds
Gage Lucas: 6 points, 4 steals
Port Neches, 53-28
Logan Anderson: 12 points, 3 steals
Kyran Morrow: 10 points, 4 steals
John Royer: 8 points, 8 rebounds
Gage Lucas: 8 points, 4 steals
7h grade scores:
C.O. Wilson, 23-14
Kaysen Click: 7 points
JC Doucet: 5 points
Lexon Detwiler: 5 points
Barbers Hill, 18-57
JC Doucet: 6 points
Lexon Detwiler: 4 points
Port Neches, 30-34
Kaysen Click: 9 points
Keaton Leonard: 6 points
JC Doucet: 6 points
Lexon Detwiler: 5 points
Two 8th grade students won ribbons at this year's Houston Livestock and Rodeo Art Contest! Luke Erickson got Best of Show for 8th Graders, and Remi Moran got the Gold Medal for 8th Graders. Only two Best of Show and two Gold Medals are given for each grade level.
The OJH Lady Cats took on the Buna Cougars at home on Thursday night.
The 8th grade B-team beat the Buna Cougars, 6-4! Melissa Saucedo had 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Emma Bufford hit 2 free throws, while also contributing 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Avery Seals had 2 points and 1 assist. Madilynn Chance was a force defensively with 4 steals and 1 rebound. Parker Hebert also grabbed 2 rebounds while Millie Amy, Addison Leblanc, and Maya Manning each grabbed a rebound.
The 7th grade A-team defeated the Buna Cougars, 26-19. Lakynn Granger led in scoring with 13 points and 4 steals. Piper Pollet added 6 points and 2 steals. Brooklyn Bishop was a powerhouse in the paint with 4 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 steals. The Lady Bobcats remain undefeated in District!
The 8th grade A-team closed the night and completed the sweep, taking down a physical Cougar team, 22-20. Leading the way in scoring was Ava Josephson with 10 points, 3 blocks, 5 rebounds, and 7 steals! Laila Agerton, Karlie Traxler, and Arianna Collazo had tough assignments down in the paint, but they secured 20 total rebounds between them. Paxton Oldham also contributed 4 steals. The Bobcats moved to 5-0 in District!
Please be advised: the OJH eSports Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament scheduled for Friday, January 19 has been cancelled. Thank you!
CORRECTION: OJH parents and guardians please see the attached graphic illustrating today's Junior High Schedule adjusted for the Pep Rally. Note that lunch times have been adjusted. Doors will open at 3:10, and the Pep-Rally will start at 3:15. If you are attending, please do not park in the bus lanes on the south side of the building.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCw9gZEPu06SsQyCfWsfNVj43e3EeMei/view?usp=drive_link
Schedule Update
Thursday night, the OJH Lady Cats traveled to Kirbyville to take on the Wildcats.
The 7th grade B-team fought hard but ended the game in a 2-2 tie. Hadley O’Quinn led the Lady Bobcats with 2 points. Audrey Broussard was a defensive force, with 3 rebounds and 4 steals. Brynlee Bagget also had 4 steals and 1 rebound. Sarah McFatter pulled down 2 rebounds and had 1 steal. Kailynn McKay also added 1 rebound and 1 steal.
The 8th grade B-team shut out the Lady Wildcats with a score of 3-0. Millie Amy led the Lady Bobcats with 2 points and 1 steal. Addison Leblanc added 1 point, 1 block, 1 steal, and 1 rebound. Jocelyn Droddy led on the boards with 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Emma Bufford also contributed 1 rebound and 1 steal. Melissa Saucedo and Raleigh Forse each had one rebound, while Maya Manning and Avery Seals added to the strong defensive night with one steal each.
The 7th grade A-team defeated the Lady Wildcats, 24-0. Lakynn Granger led in scoring with 10 points and added 5 steals and 2 rebounds. Piper Pollet put up 6 points and 4 steals, and Ainsley McAplin added 4 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds.
The 8th grade A-team closed out the sweep with a 33-14 win over the Wildcats. The leading scorer was Ava Josephson with 16 points. She also contributed 6 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 blocks. Teal Kibodeaux had 8 points and 3 steals. Paxton Oldham created hardworking offensive looks while snagging 5 steals. Kinsley Moore led in rebounds, bringing down 7. This was a great team win for the Bobcats as they remain undefeated in district play with a 4-0 record.
There will be a home game against Buna on January 18th. We hope to see packed stands for your Lady Bobcats!
See the attached graphic for information about our "Out of This World" pep rally at OJH Next Thursday! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsF9xJwj80Hw6ee5ri3i4x62WS-IHl_k/view?usp=drive_link
