2025 Season Recap: OT Volleyball

Photo Credits: High School Sports Elite

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.

Source Link: : https://highschoolsports.nj.com/school/old-tappan-old-tappan/girlsvolleyball/season/2025-2026

Athlete's Latest Article

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.

Old Tappan too much for Eastside

Jan 10, 2026

Old Tappan beat Paterson Eastside 58 to 48 on Saturday at the Showdown in the 6ix Showcase at Teaneck High School. Old Tappan set the tone with rebounding and steady free throw shooting. The Golden Knights finished with 25 rebounds and made 23 of 28 foul shots. Old Tappan led 33 to 22 at halftime and widened the gap in the third quarter. Paterson Eastside made a late push behind Alexis Chambers and cut the margin to 11 points. Old Tappan stayed composed at the line and closed out the win.Alexa Caunedo led Old Tappan with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Drullinsky finished with 17 points and 6 rebounds and went 13 for 16 from the free throw line. Alivia Badurina scored 9 points and added 2 rebounds. Quiros finished with 7 points. Nina Caunedo added 5 points and 3 rebounds. Sadie Murphy grabbed 3 rebounds. Joley Giordano pulled down 1 rebound and had a bunch of steals. Christina D’Andrea finished with 2 rebounds.For Paterson Eastside, Chambers scored 17 points with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals. Jade Bethea had 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Keyrie Rodriguez scored 8 points with 1 assist and 1 block. Khori Muckle added 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. Aubrey Newell finished with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Emely Jimenez Abreu scored 3 points with 2 rebounds and 1 block.

Big win at home for Old Tappan Girls Basketball

Jan 06, 2026

Old Tappan dominated from the opening tip and rolled past Tenafly 57 to 18 on Tuesday afternoon at home. Old Tappan jumped out to a 23 to 2 first quarter lead and controlled the pace for all four quarters to move to 6 and 1 on the season. Sienna Drullinsky led all scorers with 16 points and set the tone early with strong finishes inside and trips to the free throw line. Christina D’Andrea added 9 points with three made threes, while Alexa Caunedo scored 8 points and consistently pressured the defense. Sadie Murphy contributed 6 points and brought steady energy on both ends. Lea Savino and Alivia Badurina each scored 6 points, both knocking down multiple threes. Nina Caunedo and Olivia Richards chipped in 3 points apiece with timely perimeter shots. Joley Giordano coming off the bench, anchored the lineup with strong defensive focus, ball movement, and physical presence throughout her minutes. Giuliana Foschino, Mauimi Quiros, Madison Plescia, Farrah Ibrahim, Katie Degennaro, Sophia Kang, and Alivia Badurina all saw action and helped maintain intensity, spacing, and communication as Old Tappan rotated through the bench. Old Tappan outscored Tenafly in every quarter and showed depth, balance, and discipline on both ends of the floor.