Wolfpack are Group III champs
WAYNE _ Jim Balella, thinking his West Morris team had won, quickly jumped out of his seat, leaped and began to make his way toward his players.
The celebration was a few points early, though, as Gabriella Savite's kill attempt, thought to be the the match ender, was deemed long by the officials.
West Morris ousts Morristown
TAPPAN _ Each game of the Group III semifinal between West Morris and Morristown had a unique feel to it.
West Morris blew through the first game, making a mere one error on service. Then, the Wolfpack stumbled a bit, making errant hits. Finally, West Morris took charge again, dominating with serves and kills while Morristown struggled with its return of service.
Mistakes doom Vikings in states
SUMMIT _ Villa Walsh's Monica Ulrich didn't hold back when describing the most painful way to lose.
"We beat ourselves," said Ulrich, a senior setter and co-captain. "We made dumb mistakes."
Gaels win first state match in 11 years
ROXBURY _ Erica Figurelli, whose house still lacks power after the recent devastating and crippling storm, appreciated the warmth of the familiar Roxbury High School gym.
Taylor Kornmann's electricity never went out but she was glad to be in the company of her teammates and on the court for the first state tournament match of her career.
West Morris takes MCT crown
ROXBURY _ There have been times when West Morris has gained the Morris County Tournament title without a significant challenge.
Some seasons, the Wolfpack have had to fight to be the best in the county. No matter what the scenario, it never gets old.
West Morris returning to MCT final
ROXBURY _ Morristown is excited about making a journey into uncharted territory. The Colonials are equally thrilled about having a chance to gain revenge.
After three trips to the Morris County Tournament semifinals, Morristown finally broke through, landing a berth in the title game by defeating Mount Olive, 25-23, 25-19, on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Roxbury High School.
Taylor attains 1,000th assist
MORRISTOWN _ Bradley Taylor, content with being a libero, never aspired to be a setter.
So, when Morristown coach Ron Davenport asked Taylor to switch positions near the end of her sophomore year, she was outwardly agreeable. Inside, Taylor was against it.
Marauders' Karle notches school-record 28 kills
MONTVILLE _ Many times during Mount Olive's match against Montville, outside hitter Keturah Orji and the Marauders figured they had won a point.
Then, just like that, the Mustangs would make a save or a spectacular play and the ball would come back over the net.
Seniors at Wolfpack's core
RANDOLPH _ The objectives of the West Morris volleyball team are always lofty.
Sadly for opposing squads, the Wolfpack seem to be even more determined this fall. Twelve of the 15 players on the varsity roster are seniors and they know what that means.
Dodgers take MK Tournament
DENVILLE _ No doubt, Madison misses Joelle Kentner and Kate Taylor.
The talented duo, lost to graduation, is mentioned with fondness and thought of frequently.
Volleyball Roundup
Kinnelon moves into semifinals
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