Orangefield Junior High School

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 graphic for information about the upcoming dance at OJH!

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

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

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. We want to take the time to highlight one of our hardest workers: Coach McFatter. In her classroom, Coach McFatter teaches students on core values, teaches lessons based on students' real world interests , and coordinates with other teachers to ensure all of their instruction is supported. Thank you for your hard work for our kids and our community!

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: Patience Burton, 7th Grade: Evie Van Huis, 8th Grade: Ember Wilbur.

Do you Love to play Super Smash Bros Ultimate? Who is the best in Orangefield ISD? Come show off your skills at the SSBU Tournament on Friday, January 19, 2024, beginning at 4:30 pm in the OJH Cafeteria. The tournament is open to all 6th through 12th grade students in Orangefield ISD. Prizes will be awarded to the Champion! The registration form is attached and may be turned in to the OJH office, care of Mrs. Woods. If you have any questions, email mwoods@orangefieldisd.net. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GVx8mCupNo9uIOn7p5MzaulADRC4YuR/view?usp=sharing

Last weekend, the OJH Lady Bobcats hosted the Bobcat Holiday Classic tournament. The 7th grade A-team started the Classic against the Barbers Hill Lady Eagles. Lakynn Granger finished the game with 10 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal. Ainsley McAlpin added 4 points and 6 rebounds. Brooklyn Bishop was aggressive in the paint with 10 rebounds, 2 points, and an assist. The Lady Bobcats fell to the Eagles, 18-24. Next up, the Bobcats took on the C.O. Wilson Bullpups, winning 30-7. McAlpin played a strong game with 8 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds. Granger provided 9 points, 2 steals, and an assist, and Bishop finished with 6 points, a steal, and a block. The Lady Bobcats; final game of the tournament was against the Hardin Jefferson Lady Hawks. Granger was a force on the court with 16 points, 6 steals, and 2 rebounds. McAlpin added 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist, and 2 points. Karah Spain finished the game with 4 points and 3 rebounds. The Cats defeated the Hawks, 30 - 14, securing the 3rd place spot in the tournament. The 8th grade A-team took on two talented Barbers Hill teams. The Cats learned a great deal and look forward to applying it to their 3-0 district record. The Lady Cats will take on the Kirbyville Wildcats on January 11th.

Last week, Mrs. Luker's Texas History classes engaged in a friendly competition with Mrs. Wilson's and Coach Peevey's classes to see which grade could donate the most items to benefit local nursing homes. The initial goal was 75 blankets, and the donation drive ended with over 800 items collected. The "Bobcat Blessings" were given to Magnolia Manor and Calder Woods and supplied Christmas presents to each resident. Great job, Bobcats!

For the past two weeks, 7th graders in Mrs. Woods' classes have been Private Investigators trying to solve the case of the Missing Wedding Ring. They had to sift through evidence, use prior knowledge about weddings, and learn about motives. On Friday, students had a debate to prove their claim/thesis. The perpetrator was found!

Don't Forget! Wednesday, December 20th is the 3rd Six Weeks Fun Day FUNdraiser at OJH!