11/5/25 An Important Update from NJPowerRanking We need to share some difficult news with our volleyball community. Life has thrown us some curveballs this past week, and we've made the tough decision to conclude our coverage of the 2025 fall NJ high

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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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

10/7/25 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

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

9/30/25 Week 5 of the NJ high school volleyball season is off with a bang!The algorithm has been working overtime these past few days creating the following (note LINKS)... NJP Computer Ranking # 2 LINK NJP Statistical Standings by Conference and Division LINK Sectional

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Here is the latest NJP computer algorithm ranking as of games played through 9/27/25. Paul VI holds the top slot with the top 4 teams within close striking distance.

9/28/25 Football or Volleyball? A beautiful Sunday winds down week 4 of NJ high school volleyball and week 4 of the NFL is also on the schedule... what is a person to do? I seems pretty simple... put the TV

9/27/25 New ranking coming tomorrow... stay tuned! Updated Standings and Group and Sectional Ranking coming this weekend as well... Look out for the first NJP Player Rater this weekend!!! That's a lot to look out for... A lot more "Faces" have been added to the

9/26/25 Friday night lights!!! So many matches, so little time to update them all. So many key note matches tonight. Upsets and undefeated teams dropping. This is a perfect snapshot evening for NJ high school volleyball... Accolades: Jefferson records are dropping like flies...

9/26/25 After losing an abundance of seniors from last season's squad, many questioned whether the Williamstown Braves volleyball program could maintain its championship caliber. Nine games into the 2025-2026 season, junior Peyton Wright and her teammates have answered emphatically with a

9/25/25 There is a big event coming on October 11th, in just two weeks, when a tri-match between undefeated teams will occur between Old Bridge, Williamstown, and Princeton. Check out our article with all the details of the "Showdown at the

9/25/2025 October 11 Tri-Match Features Three Unbeaten Powers in Season-Defining Event OLD BRIDGE - New Jersey volleyball will witness its most significant regular season event in recent memory when fourth-ranked Old Bridge hosts third-ranked Princeton and second-ranked Williamstown on October 11 in

9/24/25 Here is a shortened blog and game recap for Wednesday of Week 4.: Here is a new research article posted on the rising costs of high school programs across the country and in NJ. Check it out at this link...LINK Many more

9/24/25 High school sports have long been more than games. They are community cornerstones and developmental pipelines for student-athletes. Yet as school budgets tighten, athletic programs face growing financial strain. Volleyball, a fast-growing but non-revenue sport, is caught in the middle. While

9/23/25 Week four of the NJ high school season continues to heat up with some signature games near the top of the rankings. It's one of the best times of the year as teams start to rev up and find out

9/23/25 Eagles' Perfect Season Continues with Comprehensive Victory Over 22nd-Ranked Rams MANAHAWKIN - Top-ranked Paul VI maintained their unblemished record and championship aspirations with a commanding 25-15, 25-19, 25-19 sweep of 22nd-ranked Southern on Tuesday evening in a highly anticipated non-league matchup

9/23/25 BASKETBALL PLAYERS TAKE NOTICE! A compelling argument for 7th and 8th graders planning their high school athletic careers, plus current freshmen and sophomores looking to expand their athletic horizons The Numbers Don't Lie: Volleyball is Having a Moment Picture this: You're a 7th

9/23/25 The first computer rankings of the New Jersey high school girls volleyball season have arrived, revealing both team dominance and individual brilliance across the Garden State. With over 340 teams competing and a remarkable 17 programs maintaining perfect records, the

9/22/25 Lots of data continues to stream in from the algorithm after 1,185 games have been played for the three week old New Jersey High School Girls' volleyball season. A few items before we get into some recaps from tonight.... Has your

9/21/25 After digesting thousand of data points, the NJP computer algorithm has issued it's first computer ranking below for the NJ high school girl's volleyball season. We are three weeks into the season and after 1,185 games for 336 teams, the

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9/20/25 Hi Everyone. We have now finished 3 full weeks of NJ high school girl's volleyball in the Garden State and will be spending this weekend dropping in an abundance of analysis and data points. For you number crunching data geeks,

9/19/25 We will be recapping the past two night's matches in tonight's blog... Rutherford Bulldogs (8-0) demolished struggling Eastern Christian (1-7) with a dominant 25-7, 25-10 sweep to maintain their flawless 6-0 record in NJIC Meadowlands Division play. Mackenzie Vellis led the

9-18-25 The gymnasium at Parsippany Hills High School buzzes with anticipation as the Vikings prepare for another match in what has already proven to be a remarkable season. At the center of it all stands Juliet Galante, the junior outside hitter

9/19/25 The weight of expectation sits comfortably on Nola Duncan's shoulders as she enters her final season at West Orange High School. With 536 career kills already to her name and a Division I commitment to Towson University secured, the senior

9/17/25 A few items before we jump in to tonight's recaps... We published an interesting article comparing NJ volleyball vs. Texas volleyball today, showing the contrasts in high school volleyball between the states. Texas is #1 in size of student participants and

An examination of #1 in the nation Byron Nelson High School in Texas' dominance and what it reveals about the evolving landscape of high school volleyball 9-17-25 In a gymnasium in Trophy Club, Texas, something extraordinary is happening. The Byron Nelson High

September 16, 2025 Another large schedule of games tonight on the Tuesday of week #3 of the NJ High School girl's volleyball season. Let's get right to the some the match recaps of notable games... Undefeated Rutherford (6-0) rallied from a set

Tonight's massive schedule starts week three of the NJ high school volleyball season. Each team is continuing to build their resume and reveal who the top teams are statewide. Tonight's games are contributing to that knowledge base as new teams

9/15/25 The early September sun filters through the gymnasium windows at Bogota High School as Emma Fowler (#13) positions herself at the net, her eyes tracking the approaching serve. With a powerful swing, she sends the ball thundering to the opposite

9/15/25 The first two weeks of the 2025 New Jersey high school sports season have provided fascinating insights into how preseason expectations compare to on-field performance. With over 340 teams across multiple divisions, the data reveals both predictable outcomes and stunning

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9/14/25 Attached are our preseason ranking with current records shown for each team including set record through games 9/13. We have included last years info as well.

9-14-25 Braves Establish Themselves as Top State Title Contender with Dominant 3-0 Victory In what was billed as one of the early season's most anticipated matchups, Williamstown High School delivered a resounding statement Saturday morning, dismantling fellow undefeated powerhouse Southern Regional 3-0

9/14/25 New Jersey high school volleyball continues to grapple with a significant format decision that affects players, coaches, officials, and families across the state. After being introduced as an option last season, the best-of-5 sets format remains available for high school

September 11-12, 2025: Two Nights of Thrilling Action The New Jersey high school girls volleyball scene delivered two consecutive nights of exciting action with a combined 163 matches across the state. From dominant sweeps to competitive battles, September 11-12 showcased the

9/12/25 The talent pipeline from New Jersey high school volleyball continues to showcase itself across college programs nationwide, with former Garden State standouts making significant contributions at the Division I level. These individual success stories highlight the exceptional development and preparation

9/12/25 NJPowerranking.com is proud to unveil its newest feature... Faces of NJ Volleyball, a dedicated portrait gallery showcasing the heart and spirit of the sport across New Jersey. This unique collection shifts the spotlight away from in-game action and toward the

9/11/25 Few achievements carry the weight and significance of a coach's 600th victory. Tonight, Williamstown Head Coach Chris Sheppard achieved this extraordinary milestone, cementing his place among the most successful coaches in New Jersey and adding another golden chapter to an

9/11/25 We would absolutely love to say we are off to a great start with team and individual statistics being entered with a high level of accuracy. But, we can not! The first week of stat collection has seen numerous rough spots

Captains Mahala Weintraub, Layla Brown, and Layla Lynch guide Montclair Kimberley's balanced attack as defending Prep B champions aim for deeper state run The Montclair Kimberley Academy volleyball program has built a championship culture that transcends individual achievements. As the defending

9/8/25 Here are some game recaps for tonight's matches as we begin week 2 of the 2025 NJ high school girl's volleyball season... #15 Demarest vs #4 Immaculate Heart Academy: In one of the night's biggest upsets, Demarest stunned fourth-ranked Immaculate Heart

Summit's Star Setter Reflects on Journey to Taylor University and Senior Season Goals Few players have made as dramatic a transformation as Mackenna Welsh. The Summit High School senior setter, who recently committed to play volleyball at Taylor University, exemplifies what

9-7-25 The opening week of New Jersey girls volleyball has showcased not only returning veterans but also an exceptional group of freshman who are already making their mark on the court. These Class of 2029 standouts are proving that age is

The opening week of the 2025 New Jersey girls volleyball season delivered thrilling matchups across multiple conferences, with established programs flexing their muscles and newcomers making statements. Here's a breakdown of some of the standout games from the first week

Here is an update on individual stat leaders across 10 categories statewide after week one. 9-7-25

9/7/25 Just for fun, NJP analyzed the names of the 2,122 players from the first week of high school volleyball action. Anyone want to take a guess on the most common first girl's names in volleyball in NJ? Our research show that

9-5-25 Senior standout prepares for final high school campaign before heading to Tulane for beach volleyball Naomi Lygas stands at the net, her 5'10" frame commanding attention as she surveys the court with the confidence of a player who has already left

9-2-25 Westfield's versatile attacker transforms mindset into championship formula At just 21-11 overall and fresh off a heartbreaking loss in the Group 4 state championship final, Westfield's volleyball program stands at a crossroads. But if senior outside hitter Ava Gaspard has her

9-3-25 TOMS RIVER, N.J. The Toms River South High School girls volleyball team opened their 2025 season in dramatic fashion Wednesday evening, rallying from an early set deficit to defeat Donovan Catholic 2-1 in a match dominated by exceptional serving from

9-3-25 The college volleyball recruiting process has fundamentally changed for the Class of 2026. Three landmark shifts, roster caps replacing scholarship limits, the elimination of the National Letter of Intent, and expanded NIL opportunities, have created the most significant transformation in