Attention OJH Parents/Guardians: Due to maintenance being conducted on campus, there will be no D&D Club this evening and no We Believers in the morning.
OJH Cheer Applicants : Final reminder that all JUNIOR HIGH cheer applications are due today, February 20th at 3:50 PM. Students must sign the sign up sheet and have a completed application on file. No exceptions will be made. Good luck to all of our applicants!
OJH Parents and Guardians: We will have interim testing this week for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Please make sure your students charge their Chromebooks and bring them everyday this week.
Let's make it a great week Bobcats!
OJH Spring picture day is Wednesday, February 26!
Congratulations to the Orangefield Junior High One Act Play Troupe on their final performance of "This Is A Text"! In January, our group earned third place at the regional UIL competition, along with 6 individual medals. This week, they performed one last time for our community and gave an outstanding show!
NJHS is hosting a pajama day! For $2 students can wear their PJ's to OJH on Friday, February 21st. Keep in mind blankets will not be allowed and dress code still applies.
Congratulations to Orangefield Junior High student Triston Jetton for being the 4th six weeks winner of our “Awesome Attendance Award”. In addition to receiving a certificate of recognition, Triston will receive an acoustic guitar as a reward for his consistent presence on our campus. Thank you, Triston, for coming to school every day ready to lead and learn!
Congratulations to the 4th 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: Olivia Cole, 7th Grade: Payton Pietz, 8th Grade: Avery Aulich.
OJH Parents and Guardians: On Friday, applications and sign ups for Cheer and Jr. Sophisticats were placed in the hallways for student pick up. We encourage all students to participate in some way on our campus. Cheer applications are due February 20th and Jr. Sophisticats sign ups end on February 28th. Announcements will continue to be made as reminders to our students.
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: Gerald Rach. Mr. Rach takes care of every light bulb, outlet, and door knob on our campus. Not only does he do everything for our building, he also works to serve the entire district. We are blessed to have somebody like Mr. Rach on our side who is capable of fixing anything we need fixed. Thank you Mr. Rach for your continued hard work!
Attention OJH Parents and Guardians: Reminder that our campus will not accept deliveries of flowers, chocolates, gifts, etc. This includes holidays such as Valentine's Day or in preparation of events such as tryouts or awards ceremonies. We appreciate your understanding as we work to create a focused and fun learning environment!
OJH Student Council presented a check for $964 to the organization "Be Blessed". Be Blessed sponsors local schools' efforts to send food home with students over weekends, during the summer, and on holiday breaks. StuCo raised these funds through fundraisers, such as our yearly turkey costume contest.
OJH Boys Basketball:
Monday the Cats took the court for the last time this season. Hardin brought two teams to town to try and defeat the Bobcats.
First up was Coach Barbay and his squad looking to finish their district sweep after already securing the District Title last week. It was all gas and no brakes for this group as they won 55-25. Lexon Detwiler led in scoring with 14 closely followed by Larsen Richard with 12 and Landon Agerton with 11. The defense was key in this one as they shut down Hardin for most of the game. This group had a great season not losing a district ball game.
The 8th graders were looking to hold onto the 2nd spot in district finishing out the season strong. They cruised to a 39-21 win over the Hornets. The team came out shooting the ball better and playing much better defense. Andrew Burt led in scoring with 15, followed by Kaysen Click with 8. This group has also had a great season finishing 2nd in district and bringing home hardware from their tournaments.
OJH Girls Basketball vs. Hardin: 2/3/25
7B lost a hard fought battle 6-7 to the Hardin Hornets. Despite the Bobcats strong defensive effort, they came up short. The Bobcats finish their season 3-2 in district play.
Points: Zoey McGee (4) and Farrah Josephson (2)
Steals: Ava Worthy (8), Gloriana McKay (2), Peyton Nichols (1), Lilly Anderson (1)
Rebounds: Farrah Josephson (3), Mckenna Carruth (1), Lilly Anderson (1), Gloriana McKay (1), Jacelynn Barnes (1)
7A pulled out an exciting 1 point win, knocking Hardin down with a 14-13 score!
Points: Kollyns DuBose (5), Emma Arnold (5), Vanessa Cianglione (2), Abri Marino (2)
Rebounds: Paisley Cobb (4), Sophia Lilly (3), Vanessa Cianglione (2)
Steals: Kollyns DuBose (5), Paisley Cobb (3)
Assists: Kollyns DuBose (2)
8A closed out their season with a perfect undefeated district record, securing District Champions! This season was filled with growth and heart and we look forward to seeing this group in High School!
Final- 49-6
Points: Lakynn Granger (13), Brooklyn Bishop (9), Maddie Breaux (8), Ainsley McAlpin (7), Piper Pollet (6), Karah Spain (4), Jordan Liebold (2)
Rebounds: Maddie Breaux (11), Brooklyn Bishop (5), Lakynn Granger (4)
Steals: Lakynn Granger (4), Ainsley McAlpin (4), Piper Pollet (2)
Assists: Piper Pollet (5), Lakynn Granger (2)
Blocks: Lakynn Granger (1)
OJH Basketball Kings of the Court against the Hardin Hornets:
-7th Grade, Lexon Detwiler
-8th Grade, Andrew Burt
OJH Girls Basketball vs. Mauriceville:1/30/25
7B opened the night with an impressive 8-4 victory over a determined Mauriceville team, showcasing a well-rounded team effort from start to finish. Lily Anderson led the charge for the Lady Bobcats, contributing 2 points, 1 steal, and 1 rebound. Kristina Boyd and Cambrie Lampman each added 2 points and 1 steal, while Farrah Josephson also chipped in with 2 points. Gloriana McKay was a defensive powerhouse, collecting 4 steals and 3 rebounds throughout the game. Zoey McGee was all over the court, registering 3 steals and 1 rebound. Adalynn Worthy and Peyton Nichols were both active defensively, each securing 2 steals. The Lady Bobcats’ collective effort was key to their victory, with each player playing a vital role in the team’s success. 7B moves to 3-1 on the season and looks to finish strong in Hardin on Monday!
8B secured a hard-fought 17-16 victory, showing incredible resilience after falling behind 7-0 early in the game. The Bobcats never lost their focus or determination, battling back to seal the win. Hadley O'Quinn led the charge with 6 points and 4 steals, while Kailynn McKay made her presence felt with 4 points, 1 steal, and 2 key blocks. Audrey Broussard was a defensive standout, contributing 3 points, 5 steals, and 1 block. Carleigh Mouton added 2 points and 1 steal, and Adalyn Tedford also chipped in with 2 points. Brylee Reynolds was active on the defensive end, swiping 4 steals, and Brooklyn Carter rounded out the effort with 1 steal. With this victory, 8B finished their district play with an impressive 3-1 record!
7A faced off in a hard-fought battle against the Panthers. Key contributions from Kollyns DuBose, Sophia Lilly, Emma Arnold, and Abri Marino, who all put up points, kept the Bobcats in the game. Defensively, the team was relentless, with Paisley Cobb, Sophia Lilly, Arabella Newby, and Rebekah Mire all making key blocks to protect the rim. Vanessa Ciancaglione and Baylor O’Quinn also played vital roles, with their efforts not going unnoticed.
The Bobcats fell short, 11-23. But their fight and determination were evident throughout the game.
8A capped off the night with an impressive 44-3 victory over the Panthers. From the very start, Lakynn Granger, Ainsley McAlpin, and Piper Pollet set the tone with a relentless press, combining for 15 steals. Karah Spain also made her mark on defense, adding 3 steals to the mix. Granger led the team with 4 assists, showcasing her playmaking skills.
Offensively, the Bobcats spread the scoring across the board, with McAlpin dropping 12 points, Maddie Breaux adding 11, and Granger contributing 10. Brooklyn Bishop recorded a block and a bucket, while Jordan Leibold nailed a 3-pointer and another basket.
With the win, the Lady Bobcats stay perfect at 6-0 in district play and now look to close out the regular season with a win over Hardin on Monday to secure the District Championship!
OJH Boys Basketball:
Thursday all four teams finally got to take the floor and managed to get the clean sweep against Mauriceville in front of the home crowd.
DaBabinator and his crew took the floor first winning a one sided affair 19-0. Babin was unmerciful as he unleashed his suffocating press the entire game. Remy McClure led the team with 5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Liam Willams and Kole Knox each scored 4 and gave quality minutes the entire game. Ainsley Skibo and Bolt Garner played stellar defense keeping the Panthers at bay and not giving them any opportunities to score.
The 8th grade B team was up next and continued the winning ways by putting up 11 in the first and never taking their foot off the gas winning 17-6. Cullen "Wild Wild" West led the team in scoring with 7. He was helped out by Rhys Fenner and Andrew Bland who each chipped in 4. Cash "The Cash Money Show" Sims made his presence felt under the goal, almost having a double double in blocks and steals.
"Battle Axe" Barbay and his District Champion 7th graders looked to keep their season going strong as they rolled through district undefeated with 1 game still remaining. They did what they normally do and came out strong defensively, setting the tone and getting a big lead. It was all gas and no brakes for this group as they scored double digits each quarter and cruised to a 57-25 victory. Lexon Detwiler led the team with 16 and had his usual accompaniment of Landon Agerton scoring 11. Kreed Spears manned the paint and handled all the dirty work, grabbing the boards and making all the right passes.
The 8th A team was looking to finish out the season strong for their final 2 games. They came out shooting an atrocious percentage to start the game missing easily their first 15 shots. After a quick time out to regroup and lock in they went on to win 35-11. Leading scorer was Kaysen Click with 10. Kaleb Flory, Austin Erickson, and Kolston Robinson each had 5 a fueled the big run made by the Bobcats early on. The defensive pressure allowed the Cats to convert easy layups and settle into the game.
The A groups will finish up the season at home on Monday against the Hardin Hornets.
This weeks OJH Kings of the Court against Mauriceville.
7th Grade B - Remy McClure
8th Grade B - Cullen West
7th Grade A - Kreed Spears
8th Grade A - Kolston Robinson
Attention OJH Fans:
Wednesday, January 29th, we will be celebrating our amazing staff with our annual "Our Staff is the Best Overall!" Students are welcome to join our staff in wearing overalls.
On Thursday, January 30th, OJH will be having our spring pep rally. Students can dress for the beach while we "Cruise into a Winning Spring Sport Season!" OJH Cheer will be selling beachy spirit items for our pep rally on 1/30! Outside of room 304 before school!
On Friday January 24th, and Saturday January 25th Orangefield Junior High had 6 students participate and perform in the 2025 ATSSB All Region Clinics and Concert. These students worked so hard to prepare for this process and they represented our school very well! We are so proud of their accomplishments!
Cullen West -8th grade Percussion
Holli Lanthier - 8th grade Clarinet
Sadie Aucoin - 8th grade Clarinet
Rebekah Mire - 7th grade Bass Clarinet
Adelyn Travis - 8th grade Flute
Evie Van Huis - 8th grade Clarinet
