8/31/25

The 2025 New Jersey high school girls volleyball season promises to bring exciting changes across multiple conferences, with significant divisional realignments and a substantial influx of new programs joining the competitive landscape.

New or Re-formed Programs Entering the Fray

The biggest story heading into 2025 is the addition of 28 new teams that did not participate in volleyball last season. The majority of these newcomers will compete as independents, creating a robust group of non-division foes.

South Jersey sees a particularly strong expansion with seven new programs: Camden Eastside, Camden Prep, Camden Tech, Delran, Foundation Collegiate, KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy, and Mastery Camden. These additions will significantly boost volleyball participation in South Jersey and create new opportunities for student-athletes in the region.

Newark’s volleyball scene also gets a major boost with five new teams: Newark Fashion and Design, Newark Global Studies, Shabazz, University, Weequahic, and Newark Central. Combined with existing Newark programs, this creates a concentrated hub of volleyball activity in the city and demonstrates the growing commitment to girls athletics in Newark’s schools.

Shore Conference welcomes Jackson Township, a new program that represents a consolidated effort in Jackson. Additionally, Middletown North joins Shore Conference’s North C Division, adding another competitive program to the northern shore region.

Additional new programs include Gateway Academy, Hightstown, Marion P. Thomas Charter, Westampton Tech, Caldwell, Bard, Golda Och, St. Vincent, West Side, Haddonfield, Butler, and Mary Help of Christians.

Conference Movement and Realignments

Several established programs are switching conferences, creating intriguing new matchups. Sterling makes the most notable conference jump, moving from BCSL Liberty to Olympic Patriot, where they’ll face perennial powers like Paul VI and Moorestown.

St. Benedict’s transitions from independent status to SEC Independence, adding another competitive program to an already challenging division. Meanwhile, STEMCivics heads the opposite direction, leaving BCSL Freedom to become independent.

Divisional Reshuffles

The NJIC undergoes the most dramatic restructuring, with wholesale changes across all four divisions. Colonial Division gains strength by adding teams like Lyndhurst and Secaucus from other divisions, while losing several programs to different divisions. The Patriot Division receives a complete makeover, incorporating teams previously scattered across other NJIC divisions.

Shore Conference implements significant changes to address competitive balance. Regional A, B, C divisions are now in place. Several strong programs move between divisions, with Raritan, Red Bank Catholic, and St. John Vianney shifting from North B to North A, while multiple teams relocate to better align geographically and competitively.

Cape-Atlantic League makes strategic adjustments by moving Cedar Creek and Hammonton from National to American Division, while Pleasantville moves in the opposite direction. These changes should create more balanced divisions and reduce travel distances.

NJAC and Skyland Adjustments

NJAC makes several tactical moves to improve competitive balance. Mount Olive moves from National to American Division, joining an already loaded group, while Morris Knolls shifts from American to National. These changes reflect the conference’s commitment to maintaining competitive equity across divisions.

Skyland Conference sees notable movement with Mount St. Mary shifting from Raritan to Delaware Division, while Montgomery makes the reverse move. Gill St. Bernard’s also moves from Valley to Raritan Division, creating new rivalries and travel patterns.

Looking Ahead

These extensive changes reflect the dynamic nature of New Jersey high school athletics and the ongoing efforts to create competitive balance while managing geographic considerations. The addition of 28 new or re-formed programs demonstrates the continued growth and popularity of girls volleyball throughout the state.

The realignments should create more competitive balance within divisions while potentially reducing travel costs for some programs. Athletic directors and coaches will need to adapt their scheduling and preparation strategies to account for new opponents and unfamiliar venues.

The 2025 season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with fresh storylines, new rivalries, and expanded opportunities for student-athletes across New Jersey. As teams begin their preseason preparations, the volleyball community eagerly anticipates seeing how these changes will impact competition at every level.

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