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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

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.

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.

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.

Iain Rossig named a top sophomore of North Jersey

Jan 13, 2026

These sophomores are making an impact in North Jersey boys basketballIain Rossig, River Dell: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists. “Iain an excellent offensive player. He scores the ball effortlessly,” coach Ron Van Saders said. “He has a very high ceiling, and we are excited to see him continue to grow and get better.”Full list in article below.

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.

SOCCER

Old Tappan round one victory over Dwight-Morrow

Nov 05, 2025

Old Tappan started its state title run with authority, defeating Dwight-Morrow 6–0 in the first round of the NJSIAA tournament on Wednesday afternoon. First Half Explosion The Golden Knights wasted no time setting the tone. Senior forward Mia Colon opened the scoring off a setup from Emilia Sanchez, sparking a first-half surge. Moments later, Caroline Ognibene doubled the lead with help from Isabella Zingarelli. Old Tappan continued to dominate possession, turning crisp passing into production. Leah Ramos, Zingarelli, and Elena Pothos each added goals to make it 5–0 before halftime. Second Half Control With the game in hand, Old Tappan rotated its lineup but kept the pressure on. Kaylin Kim capped the scoring in the second half off a feed from Sydney Farrington. Goalkeeper Lea Savino made one save to preserve the shutout. Balanced Attack Eight different players registered points. Colon, Zingarelli, Ognibene, and Ramos each finished with a goal and an assist, while Pothos and Kim added goals of their own. Sanchez and Farrington each chipped in an assist. Next Up Old Tappan (16–3) advances to the sectional quarterfinals, carrying momentum from one of its most balanced offensive performances of the season.

Old Tappan wins their 15th game

Oct 28, 2025

Old Tappan continued its dominant stretch with a 6–0 win over Holy Angels on Tuesday, improving to 15–3 on the season. First Half Old Tappan wasted no time taking control. Sienna Drullinsky opened the scoring off a feed from Mia Colon. Elena Pothos then struck twice, assisted by Leah Ramos and Caroline Ognibene, extending the lead to 3–0. Ognibene capped the half with a goal of her own, assisted by Isabella Zingarelli, giving Old Tappan a 4–0 advantage at the break. Second Half The Knights added two more after halftime. Sydney Farrington found the net off a setup from Sara Buddha, and Sadie Murphy finished the scoring with help from Ognibene. Key Performers Ognibene led the attack with one goal and two assists. Pothos recorded two goals. Drullinsky, Farrington, and Murphy each added one. Ramos, Colon, Zingarelli, and Buddha each had one assist. Defense and Goalkeeping The defense stayed sharp throughout, limiting Holy Angels to one shot on goal. Lea Savino made one save to secure the clean sheet. Old Tappan’s cohesive passing, quick finishes, and defensive focus highlight why the team remains one of North Jersey’s toughest programs entering the final stretch of the season.

Pothos’ Goal and Stout Defense Lift Old Tappan to Division Title

Oct 23, 2025

Elena Pothos’ second-half goal broke a scoreless tie and carried Old Tappan to a 1–0 win over Bergenfield, clinching the Big North National Division title. Isabella Zingarelli assisted on the decisive play as the Knights improved to 14–2 overall and 9–0 in league play. Old Tappan’s defense was outstanding, recording another shutout behind disciplined positioning and strong communication. The back line limited Bergenfield’s chances and controlled possession in their own half, while goalkeeper Lea Savino stopped four shots to secure the clean sheet. The Knights have now posted four consecutive wins, allowing only one goal during that stretch.

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