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The 2025-2026 Girls Soccer team celebrates after a preseason scrimmage win against Mendham. This year's official season kicks off at Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Randolph Girls Soccer Eyes Strong 2025 Season Despite Graduating Key Players
September 4, 2025
Senior Ram Steven Nostrame (12) fights off a Teaneck Highwayman for extra yardage in Randolph Football's season opener on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Randolph Football Starts Fast but Falls Hard in Season Opener, 47-12, to Teaneck
September 2, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
Boys Volleyball lines up for the National Anthem prior to the Group 2 state final on Wednesday, June 11.
Randolph Boys Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph in Group 2 State Championship After Record-Breaking Season
June 12, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Ram Manny Samaniego (#8) runs down the field after fending off a Morristown defender during the second quarter in Morristown, N.J., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Randolph Football Determined to Turn Season Around After Starting 0-2 
September 11, 2025
Junior Julian Hernandez fights for the ball down the wing in a tight, season-opener game against Mount Olive, which ended in a 2-1 win for Randolph, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Boys Soccer Stays on Winning Track (2-1) Despite Loss to Pingry
September 11, 2025
Randolph Girls Tennis, shown here during a match against Montville on Thursday, Sept 4, currently has a 3-3 early-season record. The team faces Mountain Lakes next, on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Randolph Girls Tennis Finds Its Groove Six Matches into Fall 2025 Season
September 10, 2025
The 2025-2026 varsity Girls Soccer team celebrates Randolph's season-opener win over Morristown on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Girls Soccer Defeats Morristown 3-1 in Season Opener 
September 9, 2025
With new key players and a new head coach, the 2025 Field Hockey team is optimistic about the coming season, which starts on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Pictured: The 2024 Field Hockey team.)
Randolph Field Hockey Embraces Change and Challenges Ahead of Season Opener
September 4, 2025
From left: Senior Navya Agrawal and juniors Adena Saltus and Lily Colasante perform their trio, “Vienna,” at the 17th annual Dance Showcase, held on June 4 and June 5, 2025.
Randolph High School Dancers Shine at 17th Annual Dance Showcase 
June 9, 2025
RHS junior Sarah Hall stands next to her award-winning piece, “Sister,” with her United State Congress certificate in hand.  
Junior Sarah Hall Becomes Second Student in RHS History to Place in Prestigious Congressional District 11 Art Competition
June 5, 2025
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
RHS Wind Ensemble Gives 21st By-Invitation-Only Performance at New Jersey State Gala
May 2, 2025
Senior Gerald Creighton plays his primary instrument, the trombone, which he learned in the fifth grade. The trombone was the first of 12 instruments he has mastered, including the saxophone, euphonium, tuba, trumpet, French horn, viola, violin, piano, guitar, bass and his voice.
Featured Student: Music Man
April 19, 2025
Cast members perform in “Mean Girls: High School Version” in the RHS auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 3-5, 2025.
Review: RHS Drama Club Stages Stunning Production of “Mean Girls: High School Version”
April 11, 2025
Defense witnesses for the RHS Mock Trial team pose together after defeating the opposing plaintiff team at the Morris County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. From left: RHS graduate Ryan Schorr (’25), junior Amelia Longa and junior Grace Kellett.
Club Spotlight: Mock Trial, Where Debate Meets Law 
September 15, 2025
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
Randolph Celebrates Class of 2025 at Graduation Ceremony
June 13, 2025
The college commitment board in English and Journalism Teacher Janice Finnell's classroom features the schools some of her Class of 2025 seniors will be attending in the fall.
Rams on the Rise: RHS Celebrates Class of 2025 College Commits 
June 12, 2025
Summer Plans, Unpacked
Summer Plans, Unpacked
June 10, 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
Photo Album: Senior Prom 2025
June 2, 2025
Week 1 of NFL Season Is in the Books. What Happened? 
Week 1 of NFL Season Is in the Books. What Happened? 
September 11, 2025
Thomas Amato runs the 5k at the Roxbury XC Invitational, placing third with a time of 15:48, on September 7, 2024.
Personal Reflection: One Mile at a Time–How Running Shaped Who I Am Today
June 6, 2025
The author and her brother, Jake, dine al fresco on a recent family trip to Capri, Italy.
Personal Essay: Batter Down–A Close Call that Opened My Eyes
June 4, 2025
Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected
Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected
May 31, 2025
The continued presence of the RHS Security Guards helps ensure a secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors throughout the school day. From left: William Zimmerman, Biren Patel, Dan Stewart, Peter Nienstadt and Leon Pollison.
Editorial: Everyday Heroes–A Salute to Our High School Security Team
May 22, 2025
Gallery: Unified Basketball--Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships
Gallery: Unified Basketball–Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships
June 9, 2025
Gallery: Final Bow--A Senior Dancer’s Last High School Performance
Gallery: Final Bow–A Senior Dancer’s Last High School Performance
May 30, 2025
Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers' Favorite Songs?
Rampage Hits the Hallways: What Are RHS Teachers’ Favorite Songs?
May 5, 2025
Behind the Scenes: 'Mean Girls' Tech Week
Behind the Scenes: ‘Mean Girls’ Tech Week
April 2, 2025
RHS Key Club Hosts Ice Bucket Challenge
RHS Key Club Hosts Ice Bucket Challenge
March 28, 2025
  • Girls Tennis loses to Sparta 4-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-5
  • Football loses to Mount Olive 43-7 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 0-3
  • Girls Volleyball wins @ Morris Knolls 2-1 on Friday, Sept. 12, bringing season record to 3-0
  • Boys Soccer beats Somerville 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 3-2
  • Field Hockey wins @ Mendham 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 1-3
  • Girls Soccer beats Columbia 7-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13, bringing season record to 4-0

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Cole Cabatic

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor

Senior Cole Cabatic is a Sports Editor who is in his third year as a staff member for Rampage. He is also a student in Journalism 2 at the high school. Outside of writing, Cole is also on the varsity football team as a right guard. 

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Gallery: Unified Basketball--Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships

Gallery: Unified Basketball–Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
June 9, 2025
The Rams break the huddle and prepare to take the field against Roxbury on May 12, 2025.  

Randolph Baseball Wraps Up 2024-2025 Season with Grit and Growth 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
June 5, 2025
Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected

Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
May 31, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Paladino prepares to deliver a pitch in his start against Don Bosco on April 4, 2025.  

Randolph Baseball Midseason Update

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
May 3, 2025
Jack Smith stands firm in the paint, protecting it from the Mendham player in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament on Feb. 26, 2025.  

Boys Basketball Wrap-Up: Team Ends Season with Many Successes Despite Falling to Mendham in State Tourney

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
March 16, 2025
Ryan Warner drives right fighting a Delbarton defender on the way to a 79-19 loss in the first round of the Morris County Tournament (MCT) on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Boys Basketball Battles but Still Suffers Back-to-Back Losses to Delbarton  

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
February 12, 2025
Andrea Gil (left) hits her opponent out of a long distance attack

Boys Fencing Triumphs Over Morris Knolls; Girls Fall in Close Match 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
January 20, 2025
Maeve Barry (left) forces her opponent toward the end of the strip with a sequenced attack.

Fencing Season Opens with Wins @ Mendham: Boys Clinch It 20-7, Girls 14-13

Cole Cabatic, Sports Reporter
December 22, 2024
Seniors assemble bagged lunches for residents of homeless shelters in Newark as part of a Project KIND service-learning project on Nov. 21 and 22. Clockwise, from left: Livia Fontes, Lucy Girardi, Isabella Carreira, Nick Hart, Ava Olsen.

RHS Seniors Spread Kindness with Bagged Lunches for Newark’s Homeless 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
December 5, 2024
Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football

Personal Essay: A Farewell to Football

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor 
November 27, 2024
Members of Green Club work together to pick up trash across Morristown on Saturday, October 19.

RHS Student Volunteers Pitch In at Morristown’s Annual Fall Cleanup Event

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor  
November 10, 2024
The Rams meet with refs to review the rules of play before their final, pre-season scrimmage against Ridge.

Football Preview, 2024: Rams Set to Kick Off Comeback Season  

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
The 2024 Girls Tennis team is set to improve their record this season in a new division, with skilled returning players and strong team chemistry. Top, from left: Amy Myerson, Livia Fontes, Ava Olsen, Lucy Girardi, Riyana Chaudhary, Kisa Mulondo. Bottom, from left: Noelle Thompson, Ava Pinho, Sophie Visser.

Girls Tennis Preview, 2024: Team Looks to Flip Script from Disappointing 2023 Season 

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Star athlete James Kleiven pitches against Montville in the Morris County semifinals on May 14, 2022.

Featured Athlete: James Kleiven, Baseball Pitcher and Outfielder

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Randolph Baseball competed in the Autism Awareness Challenge, a state-wide baseball and softball fundraiser tournament, held the weekend of Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23, at New Brunswick Community Park.

Randolph Baseball Participates in Autism Awareness Challenge Fundraiser Tournament for Third Year Straight

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2023
Jake Jenisch signs to play men’s basketball at Penn State Behrend on Feb. 3, 2023.

More Student Athletes Commit to Colleges on Second Signing Day

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
Members of the girls varsity volleyball team celebrate after winning their Dig Pink game against Morristown in three sets on Oct. 4, 2022.

Post-Season Wrap-Up: Girls Volleyball Team Bounces Back with 9-11 Season

Cole Cabatic, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2022
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