Sports Shorts
- Saanvi Lamba
- 17 hours ago
- 2 min read
SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief
Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team closed out a strong season with a 9-7-1 record. Their postseason run was even more impressive, as North Brunswick upset Marlboro through penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals. On November 14, North Brunswick defeated Hunterdon Central 2-1 in Flemington to win the Central Jersey Group 4 title- their first championship in 17 years. The team continued their success by winning the state semifinals against Southern Regional with a final score of 1-0 and will now advance to the state championship game this weekend in Franklin Township, NJ.
Cheerleading
During the 2025 season, the cheer team made lots of memories both on and off the sidelines. They bonded at camp, earned multiple first-place awards, and kept the energy up all season with strong spirit and teamwork. One of the most enjoyable parts of the season was welcoming the freshmen, who quickly became a big part of the team.
Color Guard
The color guard had an amazing season, winning Best Color Guard three times at different competitions. The team is now looking forward to continuing their success in winter color guard.
Cross Country
This season, the cross country team had some big accomplishments, including freshmen medaling twice in competitive meets. Captain Oliver Pena (11) said the team’s strong bond helps everyone push each other to be better.
Football
The football team wrapped up a tough season with an 0–9 record, but despite the challenges, the players continued to show up, compete, and support each other through every game. With many juniors returning next fall, the team is focused on rebuilding and improving, hoping to turn this year’s experience into a stronger season ahead.
Girls Soccer
The girls soccer team finished the season with a 6-9-3 record, showing improvement throughout the year. Senior captain Noemi Hernandez said this season's team had some of the strongest bonds she’s experienced in her four years, which made themed practices and games extra fun. The team ended their season on a high note with a 5‑1 win against Franklin.
Girls Volleyball
The girls volleyball team finished the season with a 10‑15 record. Although they didn’t accomplish everything they had hoped, they made the most of it and created lots of moments to remember. Captain Abby Waszaj (12) said her favorite memories were fun practices where everyone dressed up and just played for fun, as well as winning second place in a tournament.
Marching Band
The marching band had a great season this year, placing fourth out of ten bands and earning a score of 90.2 which is the highest the program has seen in the past ten years.
Tennis
The high school girls tennis team had a season to remember this year. The whole team made it to GMCs, with many players advancing past the preliminaries. Throughout the season, the girls shared fun moments, like grabbing ice cream after matches, enjoying Taco Bell during GMCs, and having their first team tennis dinner at Taco Bell- Zoey Osinowo (12) says these were some of her favorite memories. The season showed both the girls skills on the court and the strong friendships they built along the way.