We are starting an “ACCOLADES” page to showcase the many achievements of girl players throughout the state of New Jersey. If a player does any record breaking for their school or hits certain milestones, we will honor them here. This will include coaches as well. So please send us any that you become aware of to njpowerranking@gmail.com. We will have our own recognition’s as well. Thanks to all the members of the volleyball community who continually feed us great content for us to share on the site.
ACCOLADES
11/9/21 IHA’s Kalena Stavish surpassed 500 assists tonight for the season and for her career as Immaculate Heart Academy continues their quest for another state championship. She also leads all players in NJ in assists per set for the season. Kalena = Scrumtrulescent
11/12/21 Summit Junior outside hitter Vivian Roberts eclipsed 200 kills in her career this year and sits #2 all time in total kills in a season and kills per match in a season. She is currently #4 for total career kills in program history but is only 207 kills from taking the #1 spot. After 173 kills this season despite missing one match, safe to say she has more than a chance to do it.
11/11/21 Sophomore setter Zoe Zacharia of Summit eclipsed 400 assists for her career in the last match versus Colonia. This is the fastest any setter has reached 400 assists in program history. She now sits 3rd all-time in total assists in a season and is #1 in assists per match in a season. Awesome Zoe!!!
11/9/21 Bogota’s Ashanna Caviness has reached the 500 mark for kills in her career tonight. The junior is the current kill leader this season for NJ high school volleyball and it looks like she can’t be caught by any other players. Way to go Ashanna!!!
11-9-21 Laine Kulpinski of Donovan Catholic passed the 500 assist mark for the season during the Griffins quarter-final win in the state non-public tournament. Laine is headed to Penn State – Abington next season to play Volleyball. Congrats Laine!
11/9/21 Congrats to Iman Handy of Kent Place for passing 500 kills in her career. Iman was the very first member of the NJP Player Interview club for the girls. Thanks for giving us a chance Iman!! You are a winner!
11-9-21 Donovan Catholic’s Maddy Oehme reached 200 kills for her career tonight. Great job Maddy in the Middle!!!
11/4/21 Donovan Catholic Head Volleyball Coach Glen Jansen reached 300 wins for his career as the Griffins win their first round state playoff game tonight. Great work Coach!!!
11/3/21 Brick Memorial’s Kate Stoughton is just “GRAND”. Tonight, she passed the 1,000 kill mark for her career. She is now a “Millennial Mustang”. Congrats Kate!!!!
11/3/21 Sparta’s middle Emily Smernoff has made a major impact on the Spartans. She already has 72 blocks, almost twice as much as the next highest sophomore and is second in the entire state. Spartan Strong!
11/3/21 Paul VI has been blistering through the Olympic conference schedule and has run up a 20 game win streak over NJ teams. Outside hitter Sadie Arasim has been their leader and has racked up 220 kills this season as well as passing 200 digs for her career. Paul VI and Sadie are not done yet!!!
11/3/21 Junior Joanna Andrews of Williamstown passed the 600 assist mark for the season this past week. She is 50 ahead of the next player! One of the Braves GOAT’s this season!!!She is now the Williamstown record holder for Assists in a single season!!!
11/2/21 Patricia Rakova of Verona blew past 200 kills for the fall season. She is just under 500 now for her career and still has a full senior season left for the Hillbillies. But a semi-final state tournament matchup with Cedar Grove comes first…
11/2/21 Jefferson outside hitter Mackenzie Rock has had a senior campaign to remember as she passes 300 kills on the season this week and also accumulated over 200 digs for the fall season. #6 was a four year starter and finishes her high school career right at the 500 mark for kills and well over 300 digs. What a tremendous player! Falcon forever…
11/2/21 Congrats to Senior Libero Erin Kilgore, who is now the career leader in Digs for the Academy of Saint Elizabeth with 206. Erin has 105 this season so far, which is the third best single season in school history.
11/1/21 Arianna Puleo of Sparta reached 500 career assists tonight for the Spartans. And she will be back for her senior year in 2022. Great work #9.
11/1/21 Brick Memorial’s Madison Partenfelder reached 500 assists on the season for the Mustangs. Nice work Maddie!!!
10/31/21 Congratulations to WWPS junior Sibana Gonzalez who passed 500 career kills on 10-28-21. This Pirate will be a player to watch next season as a senior!!!
10/31/21 Lenape’s Maya Burgos broke the single season school record for digs with 199 and also surpassed the Lenape record for career Aces with 147. Her 564 career digs are also a school record. Nice Trilogy! Go MAYA!!!!
10/31/21 Lisette Trujillo of Ferris went past 400 assists this past week for the Bulldogs. An amazing year for Ferris and for this junior.
Sofia DiProfio from AL Johnson is the first player to reach 80 blocks this season in NJ high school volleyball. Smashing!!!!
10/30/21 Cammi Quirk (R) of Ridgewood not only won the Bergen County tournament today but she also passed 500 assists on the season. The junior now has 829 for her career.
10/30/21 Junior Samiyah Abdur Rahim of MKA passed 250 kills this week and she is also approaching 100 aces for the fall season. Samiyah passed 300 digs for her career earlier in October. We look forward to watching her next season as a senior!!!
10/30/21 Hammonton’s Tiffany Paretti passed a number of milestones this week including 300 career digs and 100 career kills. The junior is also having an awesome season on the service line and has cracked 83 aces this Fall. Go Tiffany!!!
11-29-21 Toms River North senior Caitlin Beahm lifted 23 digs tonight in her first round state playoff game, matching her personal best for a 2 set match. She passed 200 for the season and now has over 600 digs in her career. Caitlin = Fire
10-29-21 Kennedy Mayo along with Coaches Jessica and Brian Gadaleta celebrate Kennedy’s 200th career kills from the middle for St. John Vianney. Mayo is headed to Bryant College to play D1 volleyball in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
10-29-21 Jessica Balala (L) of Midland Park blew by the 600 career dig mark this week. The senior has been of the the premier diggers in the state over the past years in NJ.
10-28-21 Newark Academy senior Fiona Tillyer moved past 600 career digs as well as 100 career aces this past week. She has played a big part in the Minutewomen’s success. Congrats Fiona!!
11-28-21 Annabelle He of Ridgewood continues with an amazing string of accolades as she has now passed the 800 mark for career digs. She also has had a double double triple posting over 200 kills and 200 digs in the same season as a senior.
10-28-21 Mt. Saint Mary’s Mariela Hillyard celebrates her 600th career kill. The Princeton Volleyball Club star is finishing her high career in a grand fashion!!!
10-27-21 Clifton’s Morgan Lesler has moved into the top 10 for all active players in career assists this week, building her total to 868 over 4 years, the last two for the Mustangs and first 2 for DePaul. Morgan is also 4th now in NJ for the Fall season with 469 as she makes her way to the 500 mark and more. Morgan you’re AMAZING!
10-27-21 Hudson Catholic setter Rachel Hennessey passed 500 assists for her career. That’s one talented Hawk!!!
10-27-21 Ridge’s Ryan Ganny broke the 500 mark for career assists for the Red Devils this week. She celebrates here with Head Coach Teresa Staats. Awesome job Ryan!!!
10-27-21 Congratulations to Jenna Czajkowski for breaking the Central Regional school records for top single season kills which stood at 161 and 2nd all-time career kills which was 277. Jenna currently has 170 kills this season and 287 kills in her career.That’s one great Golden Eagle!!
10-26-21 Abigail Adams of Morris Tech has reached 500 digs for her career. The senior has been one of the best libero’s in Morris County and is currently the top digger in NJ with 388 this season. Go Abby!!
10-26-21 Clare King of Mount Saint Mary’s achieved her 100th block for her career this week. #22 has been a major contributor to the Lions success as they are now 18-5 on the season.
10-25-21 Passaic Valley’s Carissa Ostolaza reached 600 digs for her career against West Milford this past week. The senior Hornet is also approaching 350 career kills as the outside hitter prepares for collegiate volleyball.
10-25-21 Senior Kailey Levinson passed the 1,250 mark in career assists this past week and is currently second on the list of all active players in New Jersey high school volleyball. What an amazing career for this Park Ridge Owl!!! When they ask Hooo was the best setter, the answer is KAILEY!
10-25-21 Bridgewater Raritan’s Nikki Blair now has 1,000 career assists for the Panthers, surpassing that number on Saturday. The best part is, she is only a junior. Go Nikki!!!
10-24-21 Senior Paige Anania of East Brunswick tallied her 500th kill for her career this week against Iselin-Kennedy. The Bears remain unbeaten this season thanks to Paige…
10-23-21 Bogota’s Mia Pimentel passed 500 assists for the year as well as 800 assists for her career during Friday’s upset win over Immaculate Heart Academy. And yes she is only a junior! Go Mia!!!
10-23-21 West Caldwell Tech senior Angelyse Orellana has been NJ’s best at the serve this season. She blew past the 100 mark for this Fall schedule and 200 for her career this week. Angelyse is an ACE!
10-23-21 Bogota’s Ashanna Caviness passed the 300 mark for kills this season and is the leader in the state. The junior also passed 100 career blocks during the Bucs big win over IHA.
10-23-21 Shoutout to Colleen Dooley, Amanda Chambers, and Clare Farrell for their accomplishments this season… Colleen recorded her 100th career kill, Amanda notched her 300th career assist, and Clare amassed her 200th career kill with over 100 kills this season alone!
10-22-21 Donovan Catholic setter Laine Kulpinski has moved past the 500 assist mark in her career. The senior has been outstanding this season for the Griffins and may still pass the 500 mark in assists for this season alone. She also surpassed to 50 mark in aces for the season this week and moved past 100 aces in her career. Way to go Laine!!!!
10-22-21 Sparta Freshman Aralyn Saulys has reached 100 kills for her freshman season. This Spartan is going places!!
10-21-21 Madison Walia-Peters reached 200 career assists for the season. The Hoboken freshman has had an amazing impact on the Redwings in her first campaign. Go Madison!!
10-20-21 Barnegat’s Patria Moreno has hit the grand mark in career assists. She is one of the best setters in NJ. Congrats Pat!!! #1000 Club
10-19-21 The “Dynamic Duo” from St. Thomas Aquinas Olivia Alicante (L) and Danielle Suter (R) have been crushing it lately. Olivia took down the single season kill record for STA last week crushing the record (163) and now stands at 212+. Danielle went past the single season assist record tonight and also surpassed the single season ace record at 65. Way to go Liv and Dani!!!
10-19-21 Montgomery’s Antonia Ipeker earned her 500th career dig tonight. This Cougar libero is just a junior! Outstanding Nia!!!
10-19-21 Junior Julia Schwab from Williamstown has been a terror on the service line this Fall season. Last night she broke the single season record that has stood for 21 years with her 70th ace of the season. Nice Juls!!!
10-19-21 Amber Gallo from Toms River South has reached the 500 dig mark for her high school career in her match against Jackson Memorial on 10/14. Your great #28!!!
10-19-21 Tom’s River North senior Caitlyn Beahm hit 500 digs for her career against TRE on 10/6. Phenomenal job by this Mariner!!!
10-18-21 East Brunswick Senior Paige Anania was a milestone maker tonight as she reached 150 kills and 100 digs on the same night. It marks the third straight season she has had triple digits in both categories. She is also quickly approaching 500 kills for her career. Congrats Paige!!
10-18-21 Kate Louer has had an amazing senior year for the Clifton Mustangs. Clifton is not only 17-2 but Kate has eclipsed several milestones for her career as she passed the 700 kill mark as well as 500 digs and 100 aces. Just a sensational player!! #9
10-17-21 Union City’s Nathaly Flores smashed her 500th kill in her high school career this week. Nathaly is an elite senior and has power the Soaring Eagles to a 14-2 record.
10-17-21 Abby Franks of Indian Hills surpassed 100 career blocks in her high school career. #7 looking slick!!!
10-17-21 MSDA junior Bridget Lonergan has reached 400 kills in her career. Bridget is so sic!!!
St. Thomas Aquinas sophomore Olivia Alicante has now slammed 250 kills for her career and is closing in on 200 for her second season.
10-16-21 Williamstown Head Coach Chris Sheppard secured his 500th coaching victory today. The Braves remain undefeated this season and Coach Sheppard appears to be on his way to the Dubtown Hall of Fame!
10-16-21 Hoboken freshman Morgan Walia-Peters broke the 100 dig mark in her game this week and her sister is very close behind her to reach the same goal. These two sisters have been a breath of fresh air and have rejuvenated the Hoboken Red Wings program who is now 10-4 in HCIAL.
10-16-21 Demarest’s Gretchen Haray passed 125 career blocks this week. Gretchen is currently the leading career blocker of all active NJ high school players! Hip Hip Haray!
10-16-21 Mainland’s Isabella Canesi is one ace away from 250 in her career. She is an ace machine with 70 this season in just 12 matches. Congrats Bella!!!
10-16-21 What an phenomenal freshman year for Talia Snedeker of Biotech HS playing for Keyport. The first year lib is on the brink of setting the single season record for digs for the Red Raiders and will accomplish this record in half the number of games as the previous record holder. Just AMAZING!
10-15-21 Toms River East Raider Megan Currie just broke the single game assist record for the school at 35 vs. Barnegat on Wednesday. She surpassed 500 career assists just last week as well. Go Megan!!!
10-15-21 Annabelle He #2 passed the 700 dig mark of her career this week and has the most career digs of any active player in NJ high school volleyball. That’s one amazing Maroon!
10-15-21 Mia Moscicki of Shawnee passed the 500 mark in career kills this past week. What a Renegade!!!
10-15-21 #9 Emily Carcich of Jefferson moved past the 1,000 assist mark for her career in October. This Falcon is flying high!!
10-15-21 Brick Memorial Senior Kate Stoughton just moved past the 800 mark in career hills this past week. This Beach star is heading to Long Beach State in California to play D1 Beach next fall.
10-15-21 Kyla Sayson of Gloucester Tech just passed the 1,000 mark for assists in her career. That’s a lot of helpers!
10-15-21 Laurel Sarkaria of JP Stevens surpasses the 1,500 mark in career assists in October. This young lady Hawk knows how to get the most out of her teammates.
10-14-21 Junior Grace Tuscano of St. Rose surpassed 100 aces in her career in just two seasons. Serve it up Grace!!!
10-14-21 Camryn Stack broke the Red Bank Regional school record for blocks in a career. Camryn… You Rock!!!
10-14-21 Gena Driscoll of Gloucester Catholic is the first player in NJ to reach 300 digs for the Fall season. Congrats Gena!!!!
