Here is the seeding for the NJ Boys High School Volleyball Bergen County Tournament. We have also included additional information as well as the NJP algorithm ratings versus the seeds.
Bergen County Boys Volleyball Tournament Analysis: Seeds vs. Rankings Breakdown
The Bergen County Tournament is set to showcase the best high school volleyball talent in North Jersey, and our NJP ranking algorithm provides valuable insights when compared with the official seeding. Let’s analyze the tournament field with complete accuracy.
Top Seeds Analysis
Fair Lawn secured the #1 seed with an 11-4 record and 23-8 set record. They hold the #1 position in our NJP rankings with a solid 22.18 rating earning recognition as #11 in the state.
Hackensack follows as the #2 seed with an undefeated 12-0 record, ranking #2 in our NJP system as well. Their +5.4 differential per set confirms their status as title contenders at #19 in NJ.
Ramapo earned the #3 seed with a 7-1 record and impressive 14-2 set record. They’re ranked #3 in our NJP system and lead the tournament with a dominant +7.4 differential per set.
Accurate Ranking Disparities
Looking at the seed versus NJP ranking data:
- Bergen Tech: Seeded 5th but ranked 4th in our NJP system
- Bergenfield: Seeded 7th but ranked 10th in our system
- Teaneck: Seeded 8th with an NJP ranking of 6th
Strength of Schedule Insights
Fair Lawn and Hackensack have faced the toughest competition with SSF ratings of 16 each, validating their top seedings.
Teaneck has faced a strong schedule as well with an SSF of 15, which helps explain their solid seeding despite their 4-4 record.
Don Bosco Prep has the highest SSF (18), suggesting their 6-5 record comes against highly challenging opposition.
First Round Matchups to Watch
Based on the analysis:
- North Arlington (11) vs. Bergen Tech (6): With Bergen Tech ranked 4th in our system versus North Arlington at 13th, Bergen Tech should be favored
- Lyndhurst (8) vs. Indian Hills (9): Lyndhurst’s +2.1 differential against Indian Hills’ -3.8 suggests Lyndhurst has the advantage
- Bergen Catholic (10) vs. Bergenfield (7): Bergen Catholic’s impressive +4.1 differential per set versus Bergenfield’s +0.1 could make this a potential upset
Second Round Projected Matchups
If seeds hold, these potential second-round matchups stand out as potential blowouts:
- Fair Lawn (1) vs. Cliffside Park/Indian Hills winner: Fair Lawn’s +5.5 differential gives them a clear edge
- Hackensack (2) vs. Don Bosco/Becton winner: Hackensack’s undefeated record and +5.4 differential makes them strong favorites
- Ramapo (3) vs. Wood-Ridge/Leonia winner: Ramapo’s tournament-best +7.4 differential should overpower either foe
Tournament Dark Horses
Based on differential metrics and ranking positions:
- Garfield: The #4 seed with a strong +3.9 differential, and #5 ranking
- Bergen Tech: Ranked 4th in our system but seeded 5th, their +3.8 differential and solid 8-3 record indicates they could make a deeper run
Championship Outlook
The data points to Hackensack, Fair Lawn, and Ramapo as the top contenders, with Garfield and Bergen Tech as potential semifinalists. Fair Lawn is the perennial leader and will be tough to take down at this venue. Hackensack’s undefeated record combined with their high differential makes them favorites to reach the finals, and Ramapo’s superior +7.4 differential per set suggests they might have the highest ceiling of any team in the tournament.
What are your predictions for the Bergen County Tournament? Which team do you think might surprise volleyball fans with an unexpected run? Follow our coverage as the tournament unfolds!
