Joley Giordano First Team All

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Joley Giordano delivered a steady, high impact season for Old Tappan during the 2025 girls volleyball campaign. She served as a central piece of the offense and defense across 57 sets, providing consistency every match and control in close situations. Giordano was the spark plug on the court, setting the emotional tone with constant communication, pace, and effort, lifting teammates and pushing the team through momentum swings.

Giordano finished with 507 assists, averaging 23 per match, which set the tempo for the lineup. She paired playmaking with defensive production, totaling 118 digs, or 5.36 per match. Her court awareness and ability to extend rallies showed throughout league and non league play.

At the net, she added 50 kills and 26 blocks. She averaged 2.27 kills and 1.18 blocks per match, giving Old Tappan scoring from the right side and strength in transition. Her all around role stood out in wins against Glen Rock, Pascack Valley, and Immaculate Heart, where she combined assists, digs, and timely finishes to control long sets.

From the service line, Giordano recorded 32 aces. Key performances included six aces against Teaneck on October 28 and five against Indian Hills on October 14. Those runs shifted momentum and forced opponents out of system.

Her season reflected balance, durability, and leadership. She impacted every phase of play and helped guide Old Tappan through a competitive Group 2 schedule, earning recognition at some of New Jersey's highest levels. Giordano earned the highly sought after, First Team All Bergen County. She earned First Team All New Jersey Group 2. She earned First Team All Conference. Those honors reflected her hard work, consistency, and impact across the full 2025 volleyball season.

One performance defined her season. Against Immaculate Heart on November 1, Giordano recorded 40 assists in a win for Old Tappan. The total set an all time program record for assists in a single match. The performance showed her endurance, decision making, and control against one of the best teams in the state. We look forward to seeing Joley next year, as she closes out her high school volleyball career.

Source Link: https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/11/girls-volleyball-all-bergen-county-teams-for-the-2025-season.html

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