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From Late Bloomer to D1 Dream: Melanie Pinales’ Rapid Rise in Volleyball

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August 20, 2025 Toms River South junior middle blocker continues to elevate her game after committing to D1 East Carolina University Most high school volleyball players dream of playing at the Division I level. For Toms River South junior Melanie Pinales, that

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Carlo Edra

Ever since the pandemic hit, college men's volleyball ended abruptly, boys high school season never began, girl's high school and women's college season are being postponed. There is and was little to no volleyball content out there except for you guys. It's a testament to your passion for the sport to keep putting stories out there when no competition was taking place. The volleyball scene in New Jersey should be thankful for what you guys are doing!

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Anthony McMichael

NJP is doing a wonderful job telling very compelling New Jersey volleyball players' stories, and the in-depth coverage could not have arrived at a better time! High School volleyball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. According to NFHS Participation Statistics, New Jersey Boys Volleyball has the second most high school players in the country after California. Nationally, Girls Volleyball has the most participants of any high school team-sport. New Jersey has some of our nation's best volleyball student-athletes, and I look forward to NJP's continued coverage and success!

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We definitely appreciate the hard work that NJP is doing to publicize the sport of volleyball in NJ. In a time of so much uncertainty, it has been great that new stories and updates are still coming, keeping the volleyball community optimistic. As a college coach, it is great to hear so much about our High School athletes across the state.

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