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Athlete ID: A-1145

Elena Pothos

Old Tappan High School

Sport(s): SOCCER

Birthday: March 2000

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Northvale

Birthday

March 2000

Graduation Year

2028

Hometown

Northvale

Biography:

Elena Pothos #15 – Forward
Old Tappan Girls Soccer | Class of 2028

Sophomore forward Elena Pothos emerged as one of Old Tappan’s top offensive players in 2024. Wearing #15, she posted 12 goals and 11 assists for 35 points, finishing as one of the team’s most productive scorers. Pothos had several breakout performances, including back-to-back five-point games against Waldwick and Northern Highlands, and a six-point showing against Bergenfield.

Her pace and creativity allowed her to stretch defenses and generate chances both for herself and her teammates. She scored in bunches late in the season, netting multiple goals in four of the final five matches. With her ability to finish, distribute, and rise in big moments, Pothos has quickly become a key part of Old Tappan’s attack. Entering the 2025 season, she is expected to be a key player and one of the program’s up-and-coming stars.

Latest Articles

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.