Old Tappan early favorite for the 2024 season

High School Sports Elite • Aug 30, 2024

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Compelling girls volleyball storylines to follow in 2024

Big North

No Shortage in Talent: Year-in and year-out, the Big North Conference never fails to disappoint when it comes to churning Top 20-level teams.

In 2024, look out for “under-the-radar” teams in Cliffside Park, Fort Lee, Northern Highlands, Pascack Hills, Pascack Valley and Ramapo to take a step forward after having solid performances one year ago.

Immaculate Heart and Old Tappan are early favorites to be the top teams in the conference once again after meeting in the county championship in 2023. IHA’s coach Michelle Yoo saw a successful rookie campaign after winning the county and state trophy and will look to returners in Eve Roman and Julia Sobilo. At Old Tappan, coach Melissa Landeck returns Samantha Kranzler, Brenna Delaney Addison Gioffre and Eva Curko to lead the way.

Perennial contenders in Demarest and River Dell will be interesting squads to keep an eye on. Demarest loses reigning Player of the Year Taylor Miller to graduation while wishing legendary coach Beth Powell into retirement. It’s the beginning of a new chapter at Demarest to say the least.

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By PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

 

Group 2 favorites and contenders for the 2024-25 season

 

The 2024 girls volleyball season is right around the corner. As defending champions prepare for another run in their respective sections, new teams look to the opportunity of a clean slate. Let’s delve into each group – section by section – and see which squads are early contenders on the hardwood.

Have a look below at the favorites and contenders in Group 2.

North 1

Favorite

Old Tappan: Reaching the Bergen County final and the sectional semis a year ago, Old Tappan consistently finds themselves towards the top when it comes to best teams in the state.

North 1 Group 2 is likely the overall toughest section in New Jersey and the trophy is anyone’s for the taking. The Golden Knights provide a solid case as to why they would be the favorite this fall, however. Samantha Kranzler (106 kills), an All-Group player two years ago, will return after missing some time in 2023. Old Tappan, finishing with a 20-4 record, will see key returners in Brenna Delaney (96 kills, 83 digs), Addison Gioffre (366 assists, 72 digs) and Eva Curko (192 assists, 69 digs, 50 kills).

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By PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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