2024 Morris/Sussex girls volleyball team-by-team preview capsules
By Jane Havsy, Morristown Daily Record,
13 hours agoNJAC-Liberty
HANOVER PARK
Coach: Tara Setzer, ninth season
Last season: 9-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Sarah Diamante, Sr. OH Sara Krajkovich, Sr. O Ashley Pomante, Sr. Fjolla Qosaj, Sr. Jillian Ciprich, Sr. M Natalia Rodriguez, Sr. Mia DePinto, Jr. L Ruby Marlin, Jr. S Jolie Casale, Jr. O Jade Hueston, Jr. Ava Caccavelli
Newcomers: So. O Stella Roberts
Outlook: Scrappy Hanover Park hopes to be more competitive.
KINNELON
Coach: Stephanie Finke, 15th season
Last season: 19-5, 11-1 NJAC-Liberty; NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. L Alisa Friedman,Sr. M Maddie Cignini, Sr. Sophia Parisi, Jr. S Julia Gutkin
Newcomers: So. L Jordyn Zilocchi, So. O Hazel Klouse
Outlook: Creative lineups will be key to Kinnelon's success.
More: Kinnelon girls volleyball takes down Bogota to win first sectional title since 2019
MADISON
Coach: Stephen Fenton, 19th season
Last season: 17-8, 7-5 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Devon Johnson, Sr. Tessa Finn, Sr. OH Casey McCormick, Jr. OH Sophia Christoffers, Jr. OH Eden O'Connor, Jr. M Charlotte Forrester
Newcomers: Jr. OH Olivia di Freitas, Jr. Lindsay Brennerman, Jr. O Eliana Mandel, So. O Riley Faraher, So. S Tarana Menon
Outlook: Madison hopes to return to the Group 2 North final.
MORRIS TECH
Coach: Kathleen Turnbull, sixth season
Last season: 18-4, 7-1 NJAC-Freedom co-champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Jordan Plasky, Sr. L Sophie Blebitreu, So. OH Brielle Shoemaker, So. M Danielle Delgato
Newcomers: So. Valentina Ferrate, Fr. OH Carly Roper
Outlook: The young Devils are excited about their move to the NJAC-Liberty.
ST. ELIZABETH
Coach: Cara Jayne Bodnar, second season
Last season: 11-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Mackenzie Seigle, Sr. L Amanda Acevedo, Sr. S Madalena Benegas
Newcomers: So. O Maggie Greene, Fr. O Juilette Pualin
Outlook: St. Elizabeth graduated three record-setting seniors, but is embracing the challenge of a new season.
NJAC-Independence
MORRIS CATHOLIC
Coach: Emily Gonzalez, third season
Last season: 4-19
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Eva Arvelo, Sr. O Tiffany Tabares, Jr. Jocelyn Lovins, Jr. M/OH/L Ava Valenta, Jr. S Laura Stairiker
Newcomers: Sr. OH Cassie Bakas, Sr. M Sophia Stock, Sr. Meghan Alvares, Jr. Gabby Danzi
Outlook: Veteran Morris Catholic hopes to improve.
MORRISTOWN BEARD
Coach: Stephanie Galvez, second season
Last season: 18-7, 10-0 NJAC-Independence champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Raidah Karriem, Jr. L Samantha Cappuccio
Newcomers: Jr. O Madeline Bonn, So. S Mia Preston
Outlook: The young Crimson hope to make an impact in the new-look Independence.
PARSIPPANY
Coach: Corey Meyer, second season
Last season: 11-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Elisabeth Karkanias, Sr. OH Yash Nekkanti
Outlook: The Red Hawks' nine seniors are leading the way.
PEQUANNOCK
Coach: Diana Van Orden, seventh season
Last season: 5-13
Returning letter-winners: So. S/O Fiona Arnold, So. M/OH Ella Arnold
Outlook: Young Pequannock hopes to improve.
VILLA WALSH
Coach: Anneliese Yombor, 13th season
Last season: 12-13, 6-4 NJAC-Independence
Returning letter-winners: Sr. O Nora Dam, Sr. Amalia Hronides, Sr. Claudia Steinberg, Sr. Leia Lange, Sr. S Lily Meier, Sr. S Maria Costello, Sr. M Nora Kraft, Jr. M Elodie Cooney
Newcomers: So. OH/O Bianca Petrucci, So. OH Emily Murphy, So. OH Katie Treacey, Fr. Satine Nader
Outlook: With three sophomores on varsity, young Vikings will definitely make an impact.
WHIPPANY PARK
Coach: Heather Olson, third season
Last season: 2-20
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Brooke Bucci, Sr. Manna Elessawy, Sr. Raelyn Furey, Sr. Sarah Rossi, Jr. Alyssa Wang, So. Maleah May-Anderson, So. Alyson Wong
Outlook: Whippany Park hopes to be more competitive.
NJAC-Freedom
DOVER
Coach: Kayley Moran, first season
Last season: 4-18
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Atianna Danzey, Sr. S Brianna Otero, Sr. O Faith Phillips, Jr. L Kylie Espinoza, So. M Lizmar Peguero
Newcomers: Jr. M/OH Sara Canaveral, Fr. L Mia Deleon
Outlook: Moran is the young Tigers’ second coach in three seasons.
HACKETTSTOWN
Coach: Jeannie Tagliareni, 10th season
Last season: 15-1, 4-4 NJAC-Freedom
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Jennifer Jacobson, Sr. L Izzy Rueda, Jr. OH Ava Fiedler, Jr. O Evangelina French
Newcomers: Jr. M Chloe Stevens, Jr. O Nicole Willis, So. Anna Willis
Outlook: The Tigers are looking forward to the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex and NJSIAA Tournaments.
HIGH POINT
Coach: Aaron Baker, first season
Last season: 3-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Ashlyn Ritson, Sr. Kaylee Little, Sr. Kaitlyn Simionidis, Jr. Brooke Wagner, Jr. Kendall Strehl
Newcomers: Jr. O Kira Baeli, Jr. Shannon Coyle, So. M Karly Lockburner, Fr. OH Marley Miller
Outlook: Baker inherits an improving squad from Kate Niemiera, who founded the program five years ago.
JEFFERSON
Coach: Gino Rose, seventh season
Last season: 18-7, 7-1 NJAC-Freedom co-champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Aleah Woelfel, Sr. O Scarlett Melick, Sr. OH Carsyn Giessuebel
Outlook: Jefferson hopes to be competitive in the NJAC-Freedom.
VERNON
Coach: Matt Sorensen, 16th season
Last season: 9-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Kaylie Orlando, Sr. OH Helen Bilomasur, Sr. Alexa Gentile, Sr. OH Kasey Keating, Jr. L Elizabeth Peek, Jr. Miranda Ebbighausen
Newcomers: Jr. OH Ella Platt, Jr. O Jaelyn Braden, Jr. M Ava Pecoraro, So. Kaitlyn Van Blarcom, Fr. M Dominica Sierpinski
Outlook: Vernon hopes to be successful in the NJAC-Freedom.
NJAC-American
MONTVILLE
Coach: Angelica Maiello, ninth season
Last season: 13-13, 4-6 NJAC-American; NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S Lena Unice, Sr. M Cassandra Chauhan, Sr. OH/O Natalia Maciag, Sr. L Adrianna Pressimone, Sr. L Kaitlyn Chen, Sr. Lauren Kideckel, Sr. O Jessica Simons, Jr. Kaylee Kurimoto, Jr. OH Maana Parikh, Jr. Guilia Duva, Jr. Daria Skrzypczak, So. M Kayla Aikens
Outlook: Montville's nine seniors hope to leave a legacy.
ROXBURY
Coach: Alison Roumes, second season
Last season: 15-9
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Jenna Heiser, Sr. M Sarah Biczak, Sr. M/OH Bianca Jackson, Sr. L Bella Gill
Newcomers: Jr. O/M Jaelyn Fogg; Jr. OH Alyssa Bukosky
Outlook: With large senior and junior classes, Roxbury should develop quickly.
SPARTA
Coach: Caitlin Jozefczyk, fourth season
Last season: 22-2, 10-0 NJAC-American champion; Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. S/OH Aralyn Saulys, Sr. O Tara Keller, Sr. OH Lea Tsamadias, Sr. M Sylvia Przydzial, Sr. S Giselle Faria, Sr. M Kaitlyn Peterson, Sr. D Maddie Worsley, Sr. D Tessa Goldman, Sr. M Emma Kristiansen; Jr. OH Arielle Gomez; So. OH Arielle Gomez
Outlook: Senior-led Sparta expects more postseason success.
Sparta success! Girls win first Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex soccer, volleyball titles
WEST MORRIS
Coach: Jim Balella, 15th season
Last season: 9-10, 4-6 NJAC-American
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Camryn Garlewicz, Jr. OH Elizabeth Murphy, Jr. O Kayla Vecchione, Jr. S Juliana Stingle
Newcomers: Sr. S Quinn Comerford, Sr. Dede Elghazaly, Sr. O Sara Hall, Sr. Sophia Sulpizi, Jr. O Alyvia Conner, Jr. OH Lily Benemerito, So. M Renee Kalinka, So. L Gabby Lis, So. OH Lauren Miller, So. M Kristina Vlezko
Outlook: The young Wolfpack hopes to be more competitive, despite the graduation of five players.
NJAC-National
MORRIS HILLS
Coach: Christina Hobson, 17th season
Last season: 6-18
Returning letter-winners: Jr. S Alexis Kuras
Newcomers: Sr. Elliana Morales, Sr. O Kimberly Gambrell
Outlook: Morris Hills is rebuilding after graduating eight players.
MOUNT OLIVE
Coach: Tom Reszka, fifth season
Last season: 12-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Mishka Fernandez, Sr. M Demetria Watkins, Sr. S Emily Fusiarz, Jr. L Genessa Baltazar, Jr. O Ava DeMello, Jr. S Samantha Conti, So. M Angelina Keenan
Newcomers: Sr. L/S Loredana Grieco, Jr. M Christine Piccirillo, Jr. M Amaya Delacruz, Jr. L Kiry Fernandez, Jr. O/S Kaitlyn Tungman, Jr. O/OH Keira Abrusci, So. O/OH Madilyn Hazen, So. O/OH Ava Diaz, Fr. OH Izabella Ozoria
Outlook: Veteran Mount Olive expects to challenge for the NJAC-National, Morris County Tournament and Group 3 titles.
PARSIPPANY HILLS
Coach: Vic Lavin, seventh season
Last season: 18-7, 10-2 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Anaya Bhargava, Sr. M Adele Kasper, Jr. L Julia Pars, So. S Apoorva Bhargava
Newcomers: So. Juliet Galante, So. Bailey Huang
Outlook: Parsippany Hills is once again relying on an explosive offense.
POPE JOHN
Coach: Tyler Singh, third season
Last season: 9-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. L Kasey Dugan, Sr. OH Avery Griffin, Sr. O Emily Dyer, Jr. OH Catie Daly, Jr. M Christiana Lipka
Newcomers: Fr. M Casey Carney
Outlook: Pope John hopes to finish over .500 for the first time since 2019.
RANDOLPH
Coach: Sheri Data, seventh season
Last season: 7-13
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Belinda Carcamo, Sr. OH Yolanda Sabillon, Sr. Isabella Carreira, Sr. L Caitlin Sciubba, Jr. M Regan Galloway, Jr. S/OH Jazmine Holder, So. S/O Viki Katsanos, So. S/O Klara Hindson
Newcomers: Sr. Orly Freifeld, Jr. OH Kayla Nowlin, Jr. S Ashley Silvestri, So. M/OH Josephine Schiedel, Fr. M Maria Fuentes
Outlook: Randolph has eight returnees, but will be replacing four starters.
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: 2024 Morris/Sussex girls volleyball team-by-team preview capsules
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Comments / 0