North 2 – Group 1 The bracket runs through Secaucus (23-2, 35.29 NJP), with Verona (20-2, 32.38), Bogota (19-4, 30.90), and Rutherford (18-5, 29.81) completing a heavyweight top four. That rating spread suggests roughly 25-20 per-set margins when the favorites are

Central – Group 1 Central Group 1 may not feature the massive powerhouses of larger brackets, but it’s full of competitive, well-coached programs that know how to win tight sets. Madison (19-3, 29.03 NJP) leads the section, trailed by New Providence

North 1 – Group 1 The North 1 Group 1 bracket has that perfect blend of Bergen County grit and playoff tension. Westwood (19-4, 29.65 NJP) enters as the top seed after a brilliant Big North Patriot run, followed closely by

Here is the data and analytics from the NJP computer algorithm for the sectional and group teams in the NJ state playoff bracket for Fall 2025.

State Playoff Seeds are out! We will take a look at our rankings compared to the seeds and make some sectional predictions this week... NJP Player Rater and a new updated Team Ranking were issued this weekend. These are the

10/27/25 Let's start with some accolades from this past week... What a year for the Madison Dodgers and Eden O'Connor makes her contribution by getting her 200th career kill. Vianney has been unstoppable this season to the credit of the orchestra leader Ayanna

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NJP Action Photo Winner Shares Her Story 10/27/25 When Jayda Quigley steps onto the volleyball court at Pinelands High School, she brings more than just athletic talent. She carries with her a story of resilience, humility, and purpose that extends far beyond

10/25/25 Well... no one from the NJ volleyball community reached out to us for the "Volleyball Comedian" contest so we contacted some of our old friends to make some contributions. Hope you like their stuff... Hey, I am ok today, but when

10/26/25 Here is the updated NJ high school girl's ranking for games played through Saturday, 10/25/2025. Paul VI is holding on to the top spot in the computer algorithm by a libero hair as we complete week #8.

The Match That Must Happen: #1 Paul VI vs. #2 Williamstown 10/26/25 There are moments in high school sports that transcend the stat sheet, matches that define eras, and rivalries that shape legacies. For the 2025 New Jersey girls volleyball season, one

10/23/2025 Can week 8 of the NJ high school volleyball season be coming to an end? We knew it would go fast but c'mon. Some teams have already concluded their schedules. There are still some County playoffs running through 10/30. The

10/23/25 When Jackson Township girls volleyball opened its inaugural season this fall, no one quite knew what to expect. Two rival schools, Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty, were coming together to form one program, a true co-op of culture, competition, and

10/22/25 When two of New Jersey’s volleyball giants collide, the gym feels different. Every serve, every rally, every timeout carries the weight of pride and proof. On Wednesday night in Princeton, the stands were packed, the energy was electric, and the

10/21/2025 We are up to 62,408 faces on the NJP Faces of NJ Volleyball page so far for the 2025 girl's season. Well, maybe that's not correct. It feels like that though. We will have to do an official count soon.

10/21/2025 Key Changes for 2025–26 All matches will now be best-of-five (previously some early rounds were best-of-three). Power points return to the “best 16 games” format with only the 16 highest power-pointed games will count toward tournament qualification and seeding. Last year, averages

10/20/25 Week 8 is underway... Accolades: Senior Pin Hitter Emily Fitzgerald is going out in style for Brick Memorial as she surpasses 100 career kills. This Dragon is fast approaching 500 career kills, has 86 career blocks, and is expected to hit 300

October 20, 2025 NJPowerRankings Update: Paul VI and Williamstown Lead the Way in Fall 2025 NJ Volleyball As the 2025 New Jersey high school volleyball season reaches its critical phase with county tournaments underway and state playoff seeding approaching, the NJP (NJPowerRanking.com)

10/19/25 Here is the latest computer algorithm update through games played through Saturday, October 18.

10/18/2025 What an amazing Saturday of NJ Girl's Volleyball!! First let's start off with a NJP Action Photo Contest winner... Jayda Quigley takes the honors in a super close ballot, nipping Julianna Stingle at the wire. All the results at https://njpowerranking.com/2025/10/19/njp-action-photo-contest-results/ New article

Hackettstown, NJ - October 18, 2025 The Hackettstown Tigers completed a memorable run through the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Girls Volleyball Tournament, securing the program’s first-ever championship with consecutive wins over Sparta and North Hunterdon. The day marked a significant milestone for the Tigers,

10/19/25 1:40AM With one of the closest contests we have ever run, and hotly contested leading right up to the midnight deadline, Jayda Quigley of Pinelands edges out Juliana Stingle of West Morris Central by 100 votes getting 26.2% of the

Bulger and Manochio Anchor Rams' Quest for Shore Conference Glory MANAHAWKIN – In the competitive landscape of New Jersey high school volleyball, Southern Regional has built a reputation as a perennial power. This season, that tradition continues through the stellar play

10/17/25 Saturday at Midnight is the deadline for the NJP Action Photo Contest. Every vote will count in a close race. Get your last votes in at https://njpowerranking.com/2025/10/12/njp-action-photo-contest-winners/ Do you have a sense of humor? Are you a volleyball player or fan?

Killing it! Bringing some humor to the NJ Volleyball Community... 10/17/25 Imagine this scene: You're at a packed New Jersey high school girls' volleyball tournament. The buzzer between matches sounds, and suddenly someone hands you a microphone. "We need someone to entertain

10/16/25 The undefeated Paul VI Eagles faced their biggest challenge of the season on Thursday evening, surviving a determined effort from Washington Township in a tight three-set road victory, 21-25, 26-24, 25-19. The match marked the first time all season that

10/16/2025 Voting for the NJP Action Photo Contest continues through Saturday night at Midnight. We have a very close race thus far and it should go down to the wire. Make sure to cast your vote at https://njpowerranking.com/photo-contest/ Accolades: Colts Neck Cougars Katelyn

Week 7 of the NJ high school girl's volleyball season is already mid-week. Let's jump in to some recaps... The Mendham Minutemaids (11-5, 6-3 NJAC - National) secured a convincing 2-0 divisional sweep over the Parsippany Hills Vikings (13-4, 6-2 NJAC

10/14/2025 The New Jersey high school girls volleyball season has reached its crescendo, with division championships hanging in the balance, county tournaments just getting underway, and state playoff dreams still burning bright for teams across the Garden State. This is the

10/13/25 It's been a defining few days after the end of week 6 with some major matchup results continuing to bring clarity to the NJ high school volleyball landscape. The Battle at the Bridge Tri-match solidified Williamstown's position at the

10/13/25 Here is an updated NJ High School Girl's Volleyball Player Rater calculated by the NJP proprietary computer algorithm as of games played through 10/12/25...

10/12/25 Here are the updated NJP computer ratings and rankings as of games played through 10/11/25. Paul VI holds on by the slightest margin despite Williamstown's 2 big wins yesterday. Old Bridge holds third and Princeton drops with Vianney rising to

10-12-2025 NJP Action Photo Contest Results... Top 10 Winners. Now it's up to YOU to Decide! The team has been busy reviewing and scoring all of the photos submitted for the contest. Some really great ones were submitted the last day of

10-11-26 (Old Bridge) Williamstown improved to an impressive 18-0 on the season with a 2-1 triumph over Old Bridge (16-1) on Saturday morning in a matchup of elite programs that lived up to its billing. The Braves took the first set

10/10/25 Saturday morning, New Jersey volleyball fans will witness a legendary, all-time tri-match as three of the state's undisputed titans, Williamstown, Princeton, and Old Bridge, collide in a high-stakes series of matches, carrying a combined record of 50-0 into the gym!

10/9/25 County Tournaments are starting to heat up as week 6 is coming to end. Morris County is a couple of rounds in and Passaic and Bergen are starting. Always a fun and exciting time of the year for the players

10/8/25 Week 6 is starting to wind down signaling that time of year when the season feels like it is slipping away. County Tournaments have started and regular season games are in their final stages. We are less than 1 month

10-8-25 The images from last Saturday across New Jersey tell a troubling story: fists flying after a soccer match, benches clearing at a football game, parents brawling over a cowbell at a youth field. In the span of a single autumn

10/7/25 The scoreboard may have read 3-2 in favor of the visiting Princeton Tigers (15-0, 10-0 BCSL - CVC) after a marathon battle, but the Tuesday night matchup against the Southern Rams (12-6, 8-2 Shore - A South) delivered a volleyball

I guess we will be getting many more Yankee fans visiting the website from this point on (maybe I spoke to early, :) )... and the Phil's may not be too far behind them. Ugh. Hockey season starts tonight too.

10/6/25 110 matches on an immense Monday night schedule as we start week 6 of the NJ high school girl's volleyball season. We will get to recaps shortly but first a few items regarding yesterday's updated ranking. Williamstown has closed the gap

10/5/25 Here is the latest updated NJP computer ranking for NJ high school girl's volleyball...

10/4/25 Do algorithms get tired? If there was ever a time for that concept to be considered, it would be now. The season is in its full blown splendor, 5 full weeks of matches and information are part of the data

10/4/25 The undefeated dream came to an end for Pinelands on Saturday afternoon in one of the most electric matchups of the 2025 girls’ volleyball season. In a clash of two of New Jersey’s premier programs, Madison battled back from a

10/4/25 When college volleyball coaches evaluate prospective recruits, they're searching for more than just impressive vertical jumps and powerful serves. They need student-athletes who can thrive both on the court and in the classroom, representing their programs with distinction while maintaining

10/3/25 It's night 30 of the season as we anticipate the end of week five for NJ high school girls volleyball. This weekend will be a full update of rankings for teams and players as well as statistical standings and some

10/3/25 The Cranford Cougars are making noise in Union County volleyball. On Friday afternoon, they notched one of their most impressive wins of the season, sweeping Union Catholic 25-17, 25-16 in straight sets. With the victory, Cranford improved to 10-1 overall. What

10/2/25 Week 5 starting to wind down as we look forward to Friday and Saturday matches on the schedule. Can't believe how fast the season has progressed. Cherish these moments as the end is already in sight. Many senior night's occurring

10/3/25 The Williamstown Braves have once again put New Jersey volleyball on the national map. In the Week 4 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Regional Rankings, Williamstown cracked the Region 2 Top 10, which covers powerhouse programs across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania,

10/2/25 Do you have a volleyball action shot that makes people stop and say “Wow!”? Now’s your chance to showcase your favorite moment on the court and share it with the entire New Jersey volleyball community. NJP is launching the NJP Action

10/2/25 The excitement is soaring for the 2025 Morris County Girls' Volleyball Tournament, set to showcase the top talent and fiercest competition across the region. With the bracket officially released and seeding finalized, every team is poised for a thrilling run

Week 5 continues to bring clarity to many teams potential across the state of New Jersey. The season is moving fast and believe it or not we have our first county grid to share for Morris County. First, let's get

It's time for our favorite game show "Who wants to be a scorekeeper?" where we test your skills to identify scorekeeping errors from real matches played and reported on in NJ high school volleyball. The key to mastering any task