Girls VolleyballNJSIAA Girls Volleyball State Finals Previews By Josh Wilets November 14, 2026 We have finally made it to the end of the road—the NJSIAA Girls Volleyball State Championship at Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ. 12 fantastic teams have reached the final game of their season, with hopes to either make history or perhaps enhance a dynasty. Enjoy the group-by-group previews, with some historical data uncovered! GROUP 1: No. 8 Verona vs. Delaware Valley Saturday, November 14th at 11am PREDICTION: Verona 3-0 Verona is looking to win their third Group 1 crown in the history of their program. The Hillbillies are coming off of a 5-set thriller win over their rival, Bogota. Verona will be victorious if Brynn Mack can put the ball away efficiently and her team defends as a collective. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Brynn Mack Ylliona Hoxhaj Vianna Arrington-Phillips Thia Thome PATH TO THE TITLE GAME 16-Emerson Boro, 9-Ramsey, 4-Cedar Grove, 2-Bogota Delaware Valley has never finished the job in Group 1, and is looking to make history. Del Val won in convincing fashion against Raritan in the sectional final. The Terriers have reached the final game multiple times and will need to play elite defense if they want to get the win. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Abbie Simpson Maci Little Riley Liskowacki PATH TO THE TITLE GAME 16-LEAP Academy, 8-Highland Park, 5-South River, 2-Raritan GROUP 2 No. 17 River Dell vs. No. 13 Ocean City Sunday, November 15th at 3pm PREDICTION: River Dell 3-1 River Dell upset the No. 1 team in the state, Demarest, in five sets to reach the state finals. The Hawks have won the state championship seven times, dating back to 1987 and are going to rely on possible Big North POY candidate Marissa Petrocelli to lead the charge offensively. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Marissa Petrocelli Kailyn Murray-McCormick Roni Jastrzebska Kai Grebla PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 16-Passaic Valley, 9-Paramus, 13-Westwood, 2-Demarest Ocean City is coming off of their first sectional title in just their program’s fourth ever season. The Red Raiders have been paced by the Boyd sisters—Bradee (OH) and Rylee (S). Bradee Boyd is a candidate for NJ Girls Volleyball POY and will need to show up big time, along with the rest of her team to take down a Group 2 blue blood. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Bradee Boyd Rylee Boyd Lyla Smith PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 16-Timber Creek, 8-Holmdel, 5-Sterling, 6-Governor Livingston GROUP 3 No. 7 Mount Olive vs. Toms River South Saturday, November 14th at 1pm PREDICTION: Mount Olive 3-0 Mount Olive is in the midst of the longest active winning streak in the state and is poised to add one more to it. The last time the Marauders made the state finals was in 2016 and Mount Olive has never won their group in the history of their program. Bella Osoria and Olivia Drucks can do it all, but do not forget about Ava Diaz and her defensive prowess. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Bella Osoria Olivia Drucks Ava Diaz PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 15-Millburn, 7-Wayne Valley, 3-Ramapo, 5-North Hunterdon Toms River South has never won the group title and is looking to make history. The Indians took down Shawnee in the sectional final. This is the second time that they have won their section. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Grace Hewitt Laila Kovatch Ava Colon Cora Olcott PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 15-Colonia, 10-Hightstown, 3-Middletown South, 13-Shawnee GROUP 4 No. 4 Westfield vs. No. 3 Old Bridge Sunday, November 15th at 11am PREDICTION: Old Bridge 3-2 Westfield is looking to get revenge against Old Bridge after being defeated in this very game a season ago The Blue Devils have one just one Group 4 title and have advanced to the championship game for the fourth time if five seasons. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Heidi Foster Annelise Bonn Sophia Simeone Lillian Wood PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 16-Montclair, 8-Fair Lawn, 4-Livingston, 3- Passaic Tech Old Bridge is trying to repeat as Group 4 champs, after defeating Westfield a season ago in five amazing sets. The Knights are looking for their second ever title and have one of the most well-rounded teams in the state that can perform on the big stage. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Ashley Markle Annagrace Carrube Jannah Khalil Maya Lupinski Tatum Jones PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 16-Gloucester Tech, 8-Monroe, 4-Kingsway, 2-Williamstown NON-PUBLIC A No. 6 Immaculate Heart vs. No. 11 Paul VI Sunday, November 15th at 1pm PREDICTION: Immaculate Heart 3-1 Immaculate Heart has won the state title 18 times, the second most all-time dating back to 1994. The Blue Eagles are looking to win their first title since 2024, after being defeated in the title game last season. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Adrielle Crump Isabella Orellana Anabelle Albano Sophia Mahon Kristen Lee PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 9-Oak Knoll, 4-Holy Angels, 2-Mount St. Dominic Paul VI has appeared in the state finals four times prior to this season and will be looking for their second title in program history. If the Eagles are going to win, Khloe Greene-Gordon will be a big reason why and they will need to serve IHA out of system to prevent strong attacks. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Khloe Greene-Gordon Lyla Rossi Haley Plunkett PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 9-Notre Dame, 5-Union Catholic, 3-St. John Vianney NON-PUBLIC B DePaul vs. Rutgers Prep Saturday, November 14th at 3pm PREDICTION: Rutgers Prep 3-1 DePaul has never reached the state finals and is looking to create history. The Spartans took down Eastern Christian in four sets to advance to the state finals. DePaul will need Alexis Guia and Kaeyln Brown to be dominant as they were in the sectional final if they want to win the championship. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Alexis Guia Kaylee Garrison Kaelyn Brown Ava Skinner PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 6-Mary Help of Christians, 7-Gill St. Bernard’s, 4-Eastern Christian Rutgers Prep has won just one state title back in 2023 and is looking to showcase their incredible talent. If the Argonauts are going to win, Aubrey Franz and Saanvi Chigurupati will have to bring their A-game. Rutgers Prep is looking to carry over their momentum from their 5-set win over Mother Seton. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Aubrey Franz Rebecca Panacek Saanvi Chigurupati PATH TO THE TITLE GAME: 6-Roselle Catholic, 2-Our Lady of Mercy, 1-Mother Seton