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Old Tappan Captures North 1 Group 2 Sectional Title with 91 Point Performance

Feb 07, 2026

Old Tappan won the sectional title with 91 points. The Golden Knights scored across every event group. Sprints. Distance. Hurdles. Relays. Field. Here is how they built the championship. Sprints Aidan Nally led the charge. • 55m Dash – 2nd in 6.67 • 55m Prelims – 1st in 6.73 • 400m – 3rd in 52.52 Christakis Nicolaou added depth. • 55m – 5th in 6.75 • 55m Hurdles – 2nd in 8.08 • High Jump – cleared 5-2 Derek Antigua ran 6.88 in the 55m prelims. Distance Brendan McNamara dominated the 800. • 800m – 1st in 1:56.99 • 1600m – 3rd in 4:36.01 Benjamin Johnson controlled the mile. • 1600m – 1st in 4:31.81 • 3200m – 2nd in 10:07.48 Ciaran McNamara scored in both distance events. • 1600m – 7th in 4:42.08 • 3200m – 5th in 10:15.03 Abram Rodriguez and Kai Miles competed in the 800. Matthew Kosmark ran the 3200. Distance depth created separation on the scoreboard. Hurdles Nicolaou placed 2nd in the final at 8.08. Leo Etter placed 6th in 8.36 and cleared 5-10 in high jump. Jack Mandich competed in prelims. Relays • 4x400 Relay – 1st in 3:33.16 The relay win sealed the meet. Field Events Pole Vault • Jinu Pak – 3rd, 12-0 • Patrick Wilson – 5th, 10-6 Shot Put • Shane Small – 2nd, 50-3.5 • Vincent Rossi – 6th, 45-4.5 High Jump • Leo Etter – 5th, 5-10 • Darius Ruta – 6th, 5-8 Old Tappan scored in every area. Multiple podium finishes. Multiple event winners. Strong relay execution. That balance produced 91 team points and a sectional championship.

Old Tappan Erupts in Second Quarter, Tops Pascack Valley 52 to 36

Feb 17, 2026

Old Tappan erased a slow start and rolled past Pascack Valley, 52 to 36, on Tuesday afternoon. Pascack Valley jumped out to a 15 to 5 lead after one quarter. Old Tappan answered with a dominant second quarter, outscoring Pascack Valley 20 to 4. That stretch flipped the game. Old Tappan took a 25 to 19 lead into halftime and controlled the pace the rest of the way. Sienna Drullinsky led the charge with 26 points. She scored 11 field goals and added four free throws. She established position early, finished through traffic, and set the tone inside. Alexa Caunedo added 12 points on six two point baskets. She attacked the lane and converted efficiently. Sadie Murphy finished with nine points, knocking down a three and scoring twice inside. Alivia Badurina hit a three pointer for three points. Christina D'Andrea added two points in the win. Mauimi Quiros contributed at the line, converting two free throws. Nina Caunedo logged minutes and helped apply defensive pressure. Farrah Ibrahim provided energy off the bench. Katie Degennaro added depth in the rotation. Joley Giordano saw plenty of time and supported the defensive effort and brought in key rebounds on both sides of the court. Old Tappan finished with 21 two point field goals, two three pointers, and six made free throws. The defense limited Pascack Valley to eight two point field goals and three from beyond the arc. After a tough first quarter, Old Tappan responded with composure and execution. The second quarter surge created separation. The team closed strong and secured its 16th win of the season.

Brennan Drops Career High 35, Lifts Old Tappan Past Demarest in Overtime Thriller

Feb 10, 2026

Old Tappan 68, Demarest 65, OTFebruary 10, 2026David Brennan delivered a career night and lifted Old Tappan to a 68 to 65 overtime win over Demarest on Tuesday evening.Brennan scored a career high 35 points and carried the offense in every critical stretch. He finished with 11 two point field goals, two three pointers, and went seven of eight from the free throw line. He accounted for more than half of Old Tappan’s total scoring and came through with key baskets late in regulation and in overtime.Old Tappan set the tone early. The Golden Knights led 9 to 4 after the first quarter and held a 20 to 13 advantage at halftime. Demarest responded in the second half, scoring 21 points in the third quarter to close the gap.The fourth quarter turned into a shootout. Demarest erupted with heavy scoring and Old Tappan missed key free throws to erase their lead and force overtime. In overtime, Old Tappan made the decisive plays. Strong defense and timely free throw shooting sealed the three point victory.Joseph Martin added 12 points in the paint. Isaac Shrager scored 15 points, including three from beyond the arc. Jake Totten chipped in six points on two three pointers. Brian Slater appeared in the game and logged minutes with some strong defense. Luke Behrens and Shane Uglione also saw action as Old Tappan utilized its bench in the physical contest.Demarest was led by Jake Schweid, who finished with 30 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Julian Gorenstein added 13 points, and Anthony Bernardez contributed 10 points and five assists.Brennan’s career performance and composure in overtime proved to be the difference.

INDOOR TRACK

McDonough Runs Career Best in PA's Championship Meet

Feb 15, 2026

McDonough Delivers Career Fastest Race in Final Meet at PAISAA Championships. Braedan McDonough saved his best for last. At the PAISAA Championships on February 15, 2026, the Germantown Academy senior competed in three events in his final high school indoor meet and walked away with a personal best, a finals appearance, and eight team points. He opened the day on the 4x200 meter relay. McDonough helped power Germantown Academy to a seventh place finish in 1:35.86, earning two team points and setting the tone early.Next came the 60 meter dash. After qualifying earlier in the day, McDonough stepped onto the line for the final and delivered the fastest race of his career. He ran 7.15, a personal best, and placed fifth overall. The performance earned four team points and marked the strongest 60 meter race of his high school career. In his last championship final as a senior, he ran his fastest time. He etched his name as one of the fastest runners in the state. He closed the meet in the 200 meters. McDonough clocked 22.94 to finish seventh, adding two more points for Germantown Academy in a deep and competitive field. Across three events, he scored eight total points for his team. He contributed on a relay, reached a championship final, and set a personal record in his final meet wearing the Germantown Academy uniform. He leaves the track as a graduate this year having finished the season on his fastest performance. He closes his indoor career with one of the fastest 60 meter performances by a high school senior this season. His 7.15 personal best places him among the top championship sprinters in the state of Pennsylvania this year. He did not ease into the finish line of his career. He accelerated through it.

Tessa Long 5th at Massachusetts State Championship, Breaks School Record

Feb 12, 2026

Tessa Long delivered when it mattered most for Duxbury High School. At the Massachusetts Division 3 State Championship, Long placed fifth in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 8.85 seconds. The finish put her among the top hurdlers in the state and rewrote her own school record in the process.The race was tight from the gun. The winning time was 8.51. Second place finished in 8.52. Fourth place crossed in 8.82. Long’s 8.85 placed her less than three tenths of a second from the champion in one of the fastest finals of the day.Breaking your own Duxbury High School record at the state meet shows growth. Long did not wait for a low pressure race to make history. She raised her standard on the biggest stage of the season.Running 8.85 in the 55 hurdles puts an athlete in elite company. Sub 9.00 performances consistently score at championship meets. Long not only scored four team points with her fifth place finish, she proved she belongs in every high level final she enters.Her season reflects steady progression. Technical efficiency over each barrier, stronger starts, and improved sprint mechanics between hurdles translated into measurable gains. Championship racing rewards athletes who execute under pressure. Long did exactly that.A fifth place finish at the state championship. A new Duxbury High school record. A performance that sets the tone for what comes next.

Tessa Long Claims Patriot League 55m Hurdles Title

Jan 31, 2026

Tessa Long left no doubt in the Varsity Girls 55 Meter Hurdles final at the Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championship meet. The Duxbury High School senior exploded out of the blocks and controlled the race from the first hurdle. She crossed the line in 8.87, the only athlete under nine seconds, and secured first place. The field chased, but Long created separation early. Sophia Edwards of North Quincy finished second in 9.13. Ashley Tripodi of Pembroke placed third in 9.19. The gap from first to second measured .26 seconds, a decisive margin in a sprint hurdles race.Long’s performance showed sharp technique and clean hurdle clearance. In a race where small errors cost tenths, she stayed efficient and aggressive through the line.An 8.87 in the 55m hurdles sets a strong benchmark heading into championship season and confirms her status as one of the top hurdlers in the field. Final Results Tessa Long, Duxbury High School, 8.87 Sophia Edwards, North Quincy High School, 9.13 Ashley Tripodi, Pembroke High School, 9.19 Nora Carpenter, Plymouth South High School, 9.67 Ava Hathaway, Quincy High School, 9.83 Kellie Reis, Plymouth North High School, 10.05 Aubrey Alves, Plymouth South High School, 10.15 Sofia Masterson, Plymouth South High School, 10.23

BASKETBALL

Rossig Sparks River Dell in Bergen County Jamboree Win

Jan 29, 2026

River Dell earned a 62 to 40 win over Ridgefield Park in the Bergen County Jamboree preliminary round on Thursday night. River Dell controlled the game from the opening quarter. The defense forced tough shots and limited second chances. The offense pushed the pace and scored from every area of the floor. Iain Rossig led River Dell with 23 points. He delivered the highlight of the night when he stole the ball near midcourt, raced ahead on a breakaway, and finished with a powerful dunk.(Checkout the dunk) The play energized the bench and extended the lead. Rossig also scored in transition and knocked down perimeter shots. David Nunez added 16 points with four three pointers. Charlie LoPresti scored 8 points and stretched the defense from the outside. Mike Nader finished with 6 points and provided steady play. Dariel Liranzo scored 3 points off the bench. Nick Clark added 2 points. Joe Saylik and Anthony Perreira each scored 1 point. River Dell used balanced scoring and strong on ball defense to control tempo. The team moved the ball well and took high percentage shots. With the win, River Dell improves to 10 and 5 and advances in the Bergen County Jamboree. The team continues to build momentum with experienced leaders and younger players contributing in key minutes.

Old Tappan takes down another undefeated team.

Jan 24, 2026

Old Tappan defeated previously undefeated New Providence 45 to 40 on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The win handed New Providence its first loss of the season. Defense drove the result. Old Tappan held New Providence to one of its lowest point totals of the season and forced tough shots throughout the game. Old Tappan led 12 to 9 after the first quarter and took a 23 to 12 lead into halftime. New Providence rallied in the fourth quarter, but Old Tappan stayed composed and finished the game at the line and with stops on defense. Sienna Drullinsky led Old Tappan with 19 points, including 11 made free throws. Alexa Caunedo scored 12 points. Alivia Badurina added six points. Sadie Murphy finished with five points. Nina Caunedo hit a three pointer for three points. Mauimi Quiros, Christina D’Andrea, Katie Degennaro, and Joley Giordano all played and helped on the defensive end as Old Tappan protected the lead late. Old Tappan improved to 10 and 3. New Providence dropped to 15 and 1 after its first loss of the season.

David Brennan Beats the Buzzer to Lift Old Tappan Past Ramsey, 56 to 54

Jan 17, 2026

David Brennan hit a basket at the buzzer to give Old Tappan a 56 to 54 win over Ramsey on Saturday in Big North play. (Link to Video) Brennan scored 22 points to lead Old Tappan and delivered the game winner as time expired. Isaac Shrager provided perimeter scoring with 18 points, including five three pointers. Carmine Porcelli and Joseph Martin each added eight points to support the scoring effort. Brian Slater, Luke Behrens, and Jake Totten each contributed minutes and defensive pressure as Old Tappan rotated through it's lineup and stayed competitive in a tight game. Ramsey kept pace behind Owen Farley, who scored 15 points and went 6 for 7 from the free throw line. Charlie Taylor added 13 points with three three pointers. Owen Crowley finished with nine points and four blocks. Owen Morycz led Ramsey with seven rebounds. The game stayed close through all four quarters. Neither team built a lead larger than one possession. Old Tappan relied on late execution and Brennan’s final shot to secure the win.

VOLLEYBALL

DIGS 17 Red starts the GEVA season in style

Jan 04, 2026

Digs 17 Red delivered a strong Sunday showing at GEVA Volleyball TournamentRound 1 set the tone.Digs 17 Red defeated CORE Girls 17 Platinum, Sideout 17N Stan, and CALI 17 Blue. The team went 3-0 in matches and 6-0 in sets, finishing pool play undefeated at 100 percent with a 1.520 rating. The team controlled serve receive, won long rallies, and dictated tempo from the back row.In Round 2 cross over play, Digs 17 Red stayed sharp. A 1-0 win over Prodigy 17.1 Premier advanced the team cleanly, again without dropping a set. Overall, Digs 17 Red paired elite defense with dominant offense and disciplined serving. Serving applied constant pressure. Servers attacked seams and zones with purpose. Tough floats disrupted timing. Aggressive serves forced free balls and out of system swings. Opponents rarely settled into clean offensive rhythm. The hitting set the tone. Attackers scored with pace and range. Pins terminated quickly. Middles stayed active in transition. Once the offense found rhythm, points came in bunches. Setters ran a flawless offense. Location stayed consistent. Tempo stayed fast. Every hitter stayed involved. The ball arrived on time and in system, which allowed hitters to stay aggressive without forcing shots.Defense fed the offense. Great digs extended rallies and created transition swings. Those plays often ended with clean kills because the setting stayed precise.Power at the net. Precision in the hands. Digs 17 Red controlled the day from start to finish.

Joley Giordano First Team All

Nov 16, 2025

Joley Giordano delivered a steady, high impact season for Old Tappan during the 2025 girls volleyball campaign. She served as a central piece of the offense and defense across 57 sets, providing consistency every match and control in close situations. Giordano was the spark plug on the court, setting the emotional tone with constant communication, pace, and effort, lifting teammates and pushing the team through momentum swings. Giordano finished with 507 assists, averaging 23 per match, which set the tempo for the lineup. She paired playmaking with defensive production, totaling 118 digs, or 5.36 per match. Her court awareness and ability to extend rallies showed throughout league and non league play. At the net, she added 50 kills and 26 blocks. She averaged 2.27 kills and 1.18 blocks per match, giving Old Tappan scoring from the right side and strength in transition. Her all around role stood out in wins against Glen Rock, Pascack Valley, and Immaculate Heart, where she combined assists, digs, and timely finishes to control long sets. From the service line, Giordano recorded 32 aces. Key performances included six aces against Teaneck on October 28 and five against Indian Hills on October 14. Those runs shifted momentum and forced opponents out of system. Her season reflected balance, durability, and leadership. She impacted every phase of play and helped guide Old Tappan through a competitive Group 2 schedule, earning recognition at some of New Jersey's highest levels. Giordano earned the highly sought after, First Team All Bergen County. She earned First Team All New Jersey Group 2. She earned First Team All Conference. Those honors reflected her hard work, consistency, and impact across the full 2025 volleyball season.One performance defined her season. Against Immaculate Heart on November 1, Giordano recorded 40 assists in a win for Old Tappan. The total set an all time program record for assists in a single match. The performance showed her endurance, decision making, and control against one of the best teams in the state. We look forward to seeing Joley next year, as she closes out her high school volleyball career.

2025 Season Recap: OT Volleyball

Nov 15, 2025

The 2025 Old Tappan Girls Volleyball team delivered a strong 2025 season under head coach Melissa Landeck. You saw consistency from opening week through postseason play.Old Tappan finished 18–5 overall and 7–3 in the Big North National. The team opened 4–0 with straight set wins over Morristown, Ridgewood, Bergenfield, and Pascack Valley. Early control set the tone.League play tested depth and focus. Losses to Tenafly and Northern Highlands forced adjustments. The response mattered. Old Tappan won eight of the next nine matches, including clean sweeps of Teaneck, Ramapo, and Bergenfield on the road.Tournament play showed growth. Old Tappan went 5–1 in the Bergen County Tournament. You watched the team beat Glen Rock, Pascack Valley, and Tenafly, then close with a 3–1 win over Immaculate Heart to win the Bergen County title. Execution improved each round.The NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 2 run added more proof. Old Tappan opened with a 3–0 quarterfinal win over Elmwood Park. The season ended in the sectional semifinals against Demarest.This season showed discipline, balance, and resilience. You saw a team that handled pressure, adjusted after losses, and finished with a county championship.The Old Tappan Girls Volleyball stats show full roster impact during the 18–5 season.At the net, Julia Whaley led all players with 212 kills while adding 162 digs and 31 aces. Nadine Whaley controlled the middle with 107 kills and a team high 65 blocks. Bianca Benasillo delivered steady outside production with 128 kills and 26 digs. Eva Curko added versatility with 107 kills, 77 digs, 25 solo blocks, and 14 aces. Gabriela Paltag contributed 43 kills and 30 blocks, providing physical presence in key rotations. Phoebe Malady chipped in 14 kills and 10 blocks, giving depth up front.The offense ran through Joley Giordano, who posted 507 assists while also recording 50 kills, 118 digs, 26 blocks, and 32 aces. Maya Fernandez supported the system with 51 assists, 33 digs, and 9 aces. Kate Finn added stability with 20 digs and 20 aces from the service line.The back row anchored match control. Adriana Bryan led the team with 202 digs and 37 aces. Desi Malafis followed with 152 digs and 30 aces. McKenna Perez added 22 digs and spot production when called upon. Gloria Jung contributed 4 digs and 2 aces in limited sets. Alexa Caunedo added 31 kills and 19 digs, giving reliable depth on the outside.Every player recorded meaningful minutes. The numbers show balance across offense, defense, and serving. You saw a roster built to sustain long matches and win championships. Great Season.

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