Students in Mrs. Wickersham's 6th grade math class used skittles to learn about finding ratios and data differentiation.
OJH Girls Basketball: Dec. 9, 2024 Against Buna
The 8B Lady Bobcats fell to the Buna Cougars 19-12 in a hard fought game. The Lady Bobcats showed a spark toward the end of the game scoring 8 of their points in the second half but ultimately came up short.
Final:12-19
Points: Hadley O’Quinn (6), Audrey Broussard (4), Carleigh Mouton (2)
Rebounds: Audrey Broussard (6), Hadley O’Quinn (2)
Steals: Audrey Broussard (4), Hadley O’Quinn (3), Adalynn Tedford (1)
The Lady Bobcats’ 7th grade A-team started the night off slow, but showed their true potential in the second half, with great ball movement and strong defense. The Lady Bobcats fell to the Lady Cougars, making their district record 3-1.
Final: 18-24
Points: Emma Arnold (5), Vanessa Ciancaglione (4), Sophia Odom (4), Brooklyn Lee (3), Sophia Lilly (2)
Rebounds: Kollyns DuBose (2), Brooklyn Lee (2), Abri Marino (2), Rebekah Mire (2), Arabella Newby (2), Emma Arnold (1), Sophia Lilly (1), Sophia Odom (1)
Steals: Vanessa Ciancaglione (2), Brooklyn Lee (1)
Assists: Sophia Lilly (1), Abri Marino (1)
Blocks: Sophia Lilly (2), Paisley Cobb (1)
8A were eager to have this rematch against the Cougars. Our Lady Bobcats started off strong, keeping Buna on their heels for much of the game. Using impressive ball movement and quick anticipation, we took down the Cougars 31-12. Securing another win puts us with an undefeated 6-0 record.
Final- 31- 12
Points: Brooklyn Bishop (10), Lakynn Granger (9), Maddie Breaux (6), Ainsley McAlpin (3)
Rebounds: Brooklyn Bishop (8), Maddie Breaux (5), Ainsley McAlpin (5)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (3), Piper Pollet (2), Ainsley McAlpin (2), Maddie Breaux (2)
Assists: Piper Pollet (2), Lakynn Granger (1)
Blocks: Lakynn Granger (2), Ainsley McAlpin (2), Maddie Breaux (2)
Looking to add more wins to the column this Thursday against Kirbyville, at Kirbyville. This weekend, we host the Bobcat Holiday Classic. Action starts at 8AM in all 3 Orangefield gyms and continues throughout the day!
OJH Boys Basketball:
This past week's Kings of the Court against Buna
-7th Grade B, Bolt Garner
-7th Grade A, Kreed Spears
-8th Grade A, Andrew Burt
Last week at OJH, Mrs. Luker's Texas History classes engaged in a friendly competition with Mrs. Wilson's and Coach Shores’s classes to see which grade could donate the most items to benefit local nursing homes. Our outstanding junior high students brought in over 1,000 Christmas gifts, surpassing last year’s goal by over 200. The "Bobcat Blessings" were given to Magnolia Manor Nursing Home, providing each resident several gifts. Great job, Bobcats!
The holiday spirit was in full swing at OJH this week as our amazing staff participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange! 🎁 From thoughtful presents to unexpected surprises, everyone was filled with joy and gratitude. A huge thank you to Jaden Gomez, who played the role of Santa’s biggest helper, working behind the scenes to make sure the magic happened!
Of course, Jaden didn’t go it alone—special thanks to his wonderful elf side kicks: Ashley Morphew, Keely Kole, and Emily Copeland, of our complex needs classroom who worked tirelessly to make this holiday season extra special for all of us. 🌟
From our OFAM to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅🏼🎉
8th graders in Mrs. Lovett's Art II class made Christmas ornaments. Students created a design, made it out of clay slabs, and glazed the finished pieces.
Attention OJH Parents/Guardians:
Due to early release this Friday, December 20th, no outside visitors will be permitted to eat lunch with OJH students that day. Lunches can still be dropped off at the table in the lobby.
Early Release Lunch Times for OJH:
6th Grade - 11:00am
7th Grade - 11:35am
8th Grade - 12:10pm
Merry Christmas!
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
