2026 Morris/Sussex girls volleyball team-by-team preview capsules

NJAC-American

MOUNT OLIVE

Coach:  Tom Reszka, seventh season

Last season: 19-6, 8-2 NJAC-American co-champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Alexa Eberly, Sr. Riley D'Souza, Sr. Ava Diaz, Sr. Angelina Keenan, Jr. Izabella Ozoria, Jr. Zoe Foy, So. Olivia Drucks

Newcomers:  Sr. Jessica Rivera, Jr. Ava Matyskiel, Jr. Aliza Bloom, Jr. Stephanie Gayles, So. Jillian DiPietro, So. Madelyn Marone, So. Jennifer Fano, So. Cheryl Abraham

Outlook:  The Marauders aim to remain competitive.

RANDOLPH

Coach: Sheri Data, ninth season

Last season:  23-2, 11-1 NJAC-National champion; Morris County Tournament champion; NJSIAA North 1 Group 3 finalist

Returning letter-winners: Sr. S/O Viki Katsanos, Sr. S Klara Hindson, Sr. OH Harham Jo, Sr. OH/M Ola Jankowska, Sr. M Veronika Covalesky, Jr. Madison Ryan, Jr. M Maria Fuentes, Jr. OH Reese Nelson, So. O/S Karoline Hindson

Newcomers:  Jr. M Emma Addison, Jr. O Kailyn Rentiers, Jr. Lyla Schroers, So. M Gabriella Maggiulli

Outlook:  Veteran Randolph has a challenging schedule.

ROXBURY

Coach: Jason Geary, first season

Last season:  13-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Gianna Benfatti, Sr. M Janai Muniz; Sr. L Laila Ortiz, Sr. S Kiara Ortiz; Sr. S Payton Scheisl; Sr. OH Delaina Wohltman

Newcomers: Jr. M Colleen Aretz; Jr. O Stella Krause; So. M Madison Cooper

Outlook:  With three starters returning, Roxbury has more skill than in past seasons.

SPARTA

Coach: Caitlin Jozefczyk, sixth season

Last season:  15-11, 6-4 NJAC-American

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Grace Mathurin; Jr. Maeve Uitdenhowen; Jr. Brooke Meara; Jr. Avery Munier

Newcomers: Fr. M Olivia Stanton; Fr. S Kylie Snyder

Outlook: Keep an eye on the Spartans' freshmen.

WEST MORRIS

Coach: Jim Balella, 17th season

Last season:  18-7, 8-2 NJAC-American co-champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Renee Kalinka, Sr. L Gabby Lis, Sr. OH Lauren Miller, Sr. M Kristina Vlezko, Sr. S Callista Tronoski, Sr. OH Avery Daggett, Sr. Merince Brennan, Sr. Riley Carey, Sr. OH Lily McDonnell, Sr. M Millena Melgaco

Newcomers:  Sr. S Lauren Lambert, Sr. S Nancy Castro-Agular; Sr. Brielle O'Keefe; Jr. O Colby Houston; Jr. M Julia Olsen; So. S Ava Balella

Outlook:  Senior-led West Morris expects to remain competitive.

NJAC-National

CHATHAM

Coach: Steve Santonastaso, fourth season

Last year: 7-15

Returnees: Sr. Annie Fairbairn, Sr. Noelle Grady, Sr. Caitlyn Kolster, Sr. Lily Fitzgerald, Sr. Lilia Karpukina, Jr. L Abby Tivade, Jr. S Shea Glynn

Newcomers: Sr. Skylar Rivera, Jr. Noelle Callahan, Jr. Emma Vermillion, Jr. Kara Bella Jaro, Jr. Olivia Scrivens, Jr. Alyssa Lee, Jr. Nadia Giffin, So. Caprice Dorflinger

Outlook: The Cougars expect newcomers to play key roles this fall.

MONTVILLE

Coach: Angelica Maiello, 11th season

Last season:  1-23

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Kayla Aikens, Sr. OH Gianna Pressimone, Sr. OH Ava Wotkowski, Sr. S Daliya Hakimi, Sr. O Amber Kobilarcik, Sr. M Akshaya Balakrishna, Sr. Olivia Fernandez, Jr. S Julia Cannilla, Jr. L Isabella Hsieh, Jr. Marina Lagis, So. M Dea Watkins, So. M Kendall Wheeler

Newcomers: Sr. O Kylie Roosma, Jr. O Cailin O'Leary

Outlook:  The Mustangs are experienced and confident.

MORRIS HILLS

Coach: Christina Hobson, 19th season

Last season:  21-7, 7-5 NJAC-National

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Melanie Garnica, Jr. M Alex Klose

Outlook:  Morris Hills is building chemistry after graduating nine seniors.

PARSIPPANY HILLS

Coach:  Morgan Schaefer, first season

Last season: 18-7, 8-4 NJAC-National

Returning letter-winners: Sr. S/O Apoorva Bhargava, Sr. OH/O Bailey Huang; Sr. M/OH Camilla Ng; Sr. O Chloe Dragone; Sr. OH Juliet Galante; Sr. Kaylie Wallace; So. L Jaina Datwani

Outlook:  The Vikings are developing.

POPE JOHN

Coach:  Alan Masone, second season

Last season:  4-16

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Nora Marino, Sr. O Maiti Losey, Sr. L Riley Bradica, Jr. OH/L Madison Dugan

Newcomers: Sr. M Maci Gnecco, So. S Danika Pairo, So. S Maria Boyle, Fr. O/S Kate Baker

Outlook:  After graduating nine seniors, Pope John is young but promising.

NJAC-Liberty

HANOVER PARK

Coach:  Katy Gregory, first season

Last season: 12-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Stella Roberts, Sr. O/OH Alyssa Andre, Jr. M Genevieve Cavicchia, Jr. S/O Ava Clarke, Jr. M Ava Mushinke, Jr. Luciana Ott, Jr. OH Giovanna Pignataro, Jr. OH/O Brooke Remfer

Newcomers: So. M Maria Burnazhnaya, So. L Marti Zizza, Fr. OH Reagan Manias

Outlook:  Gregory, who coached the Hanover Park varsity from 1998-2002, inherits a deep team from Tara Setzer, the coach for a decade.

KINNELON

Coach: Stephanie Finke, 17th season

Last season:  13-11, 7-3 NJAC-Liberty

Returning letter-winners: Sr. L Jordyn Zilocchi, Sr. O Hazel Klouse; Sr. OH Sophia Ingargiola; Sr. Lea Albik

Newcomers: Sr. M Hannah Kenyon; So. OH Lilyann Baldino

Outlook: With five starters returning, Kinnelon expects to remain competitive.

MORRIS TECH

Coach: Kathleen Turnbull, eighth season

Last season:  13-12, 7-3 NJAC-Liberty

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Brielle Shoemaker, Sr. M Danielle Delgato, Sr. Valentina Ferrate, Jr. OH Carly Roper, So. Sasha Kaltman

Outlook:  The Devils have added depth.

ST. ELIZABETH

Coach: Madelyn Lopez, first season

Last season: 6-18

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/OH Aisling Gillespie, Sr. OH Maggie Green, Jr. L Abby Fay, Jr. S Juliette Paulin, Jr. O/OH Sofia Peterson

Newcomers: Fr. M Emily Staudt, Fr. L Alex Popowicz, Fr. M Emmanuela Kostis, Fr. OH Riley Calli, Fr. OH/M Mia Burachinsky

Outlook:  The young Panthers hope to be more consistent.

VILLA WALSH

Coach: Anneliese Yombor, 15th season

Last season:  13-10, 8-2 NJAC-Independence champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. OH Emily Murphy, Sr. M Azariah Andrews, Sr. O Maeve Dam, Sr. OH Kiera Vowells

Newcomers:  Fr. OH G...

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