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Athlete ID: A-1101

Joley Giordano

Old Tappan High School

Sport(s): BASKETBALL, OUTDOOR TRACK, VOLLEYBALL

Birthday: March 2009

Graduation Year: 2027

Hometown: Northvale, New Jersey

Birthday

March 2009

Graduation Year

2027

Hometown

Northvale, New Jersey

Biography:

Joley Giordano - Multi-Sport Athlete 

Joley Giordano is a talented athlete from Northvale, New Jersey.  She plays  for Northern Valley Old Tappan High School in Old Tappan, NJ. She started her high school career with 3 varsity letters as a freshmen, in Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field. Joley's work ethic and dedication to sports have made her a valued member of her teams. Her focus and determination will make her a player to watch as she continues to develop her skills throughout the next few years. 

Track and Field Achievements:

In the 2024 outdoor season, Joley recorded a personal best in the discus throw with a distance of 98 feet 3 inches. That throw, qualified her for New Balance's National meet at the end of the season.  ​She also made her debut at the Penn Relays in April 2024, contributing to Old Tappan High School's third-place finish in their 4×100 relay race with a time of 52.25 seconds. 

Volleyball Contributions:

Joley Giordano may not have seen heavy court time during the 2024 undefeated volleyball season, but her presence on the NVOT Golden Knights roster has been important. As a young setter in a competitive program, Joley has embraced her role with poise, determination, and a team-first attitude—laying the groundwork for a breakout in the seasons ahead.

On the Basketball Court:
Joley suits up for the NVOT women’s varsity basketball team, bringing her trademark hustle and toughness to the hardwood. Whether she's defending, grabbing rebounds, or sparking energy off the bench, Joley’s presence is always felt. Coaches have praised her high basketball IQ, coachability, and steady improvement. As she gains confidence and minutes, she’s expected to become a core contributor to a team on the rise.

Looking Ahead:
What stands out about Joley isn’t just her athleticism—it’s her work ethic, discipline, and ability to balance three demanding sports with academics. She comes from a competitive athletic family and carries that same drive into every practice and game. With two more years ahead of her, Joley Giordano is on track to be a name to watch in North Jersey sports—especially as she steps into leadership roles further in her career. 

Latest Articles

Golden Knights Hit 10 Threes, Advance to Group 3 Final

Mar 10, 2006

Old Tappan High School Girls Basketball Team is headed to the state Championship finals. The Golden Knights defeated Chatham, 58-51, in the NJSIAA Group 3 semifinal Wednesday night at the Dunn Center in Elizabeth, extending their winning streak to nine games and moving within one win of a state championship. Senior guard Nina Caunedo delivered the biggest performance of the night. Caunedo drilled six three pointers and finished with a career high 19 points. Five of those threes came in the first half as Old Tappan built early control and never trailed. Her teammates expected nothing less. “I just run back on defense when she shoots like that. I have so much confidence in her. In practice she hits every shot, so I’m positive she’s going to hit it in the game,” Sienna Drullinsky told nj.com after the win. Drullinsky helped fuel the shooting display. The senior assisted on five of Caunedo’s six three pointers and filled the stat sheet with 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals. When Chatham mounted its late push, Drullinsky took over. She scored seven straight points during a key fourth quarter stretch and added two steals to rebuild the lead. Old Tappan’s offense flowed through ball movement and perimeter shooting. The Golden Knights finished with 10 three pointers. Alivia Badurina knocked down three from deep for nine points, while Alexa Caunedo added 10 points and a team high nine rebounds. Sadie Murphy chipped in five points and six rebounds. Mauimi Quiros added an assist and steady ball movement off the bench. While Joley Giordano saw action as the Golden Knights continued to stop Chatham from making a run late in the game. Old Tappan opened the game with a 10-0 run behind two early threes from Nina Caunedo. Chatham responded with a 10-2 burst to cut the lead to four, but Caunedo answered again. The senior buried three more triples late in the half to stretch the lead to 15 entering the break. “After the first quarter when I hit two, I knew to keep shooting. When they were in that two-three zone they were leaving the three-point line open,” Nina Caunedo said to nj.com after the game. Chatham refused to go away. A switch to a press defense forced turnovers and helped the Cougars trim a 16 point deficit to four early in the fourth quarter after a three from Lucy Arps and free throws from Ava Paone. Drullinsky quickly halted the momentum with a fadeaway jumper and a personal 7-2 run to push the lead back to nine. Paone led Chatham with 18 points, scoring 16 in the second half. Arps, Shea Lane, and Ashley Nowicki each finished with nine. Old Tappan, now 23-6, advances to the NJSIAA Group 3 state final Sunday at Rutgers, where the Golden Knights will face Moorestown. Old Tappan High School head coach Brian Dunn kept the focus simple as he spoke with nj.com reporters. “She’s built for this type of atmosphere because she stays in the moment and stays focused,” Dunn said about Caunedo after the game. “This time of year it’s about playing good basketball and staying focused in the moment.”

Sectional Champs: Old Tappan Rallies Late to Capture North 1 Group 3 Title

Mar 07, 2026

Old Tappan captured the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 championship with a 54 to 45 win over Teaneck, finishing a strong late season surge that started with a challenge from head coach Brian Dunn. Twenty three days earlier, after a loss to Teaneck, Dunn asked his team a direct question. Accept a solid season or push for more. The Golden Knights responded with eight straight wins, including postseason victories over teams that defeated them during the regular season. Old Tappan delivered its biggest response in the sectional final. Teaneck led most of the second half behind a strong performance from Lexi Carnegie, who finished with 23 points. The Highwaywomen built a five point lead entering the fourth quarter and held a 40 to 35 advantage late in the game. Old Tappan flipped the momentum with a decisive 19 to 1 run over the final four minutes. Nina Caunedo ignited the comeback with a three pointer with 4:42 remaining to cut the deficit to three. Alexa Caunedo followed with a basket to bring Old Tappan within one. Alivia Badurina then delivered one of the biggest shots of the night. Her corner three pointer gave the Golden Knights a 42 to 41 lead and shifted the energy fully to the Old Tappan bench. From there Old Tappan controlled the closing minutes at the free throw line. Senior Sienna Drullinsky led the way with a dominant performance of 23 points and 10 rebounds. She carried much of the scoring load early with 18 points through the first three quarters to keep Old Tappan within striking distance. Alexa Caunedo added 12 points while Nina Caunedo finished with 11 points and three three pointers. Badurina chipped in five points including the momentum changing three. Mauimi Quiros added two points at the foul line while Sadie Murphy contributed a free throw during the win. Joley Giordano also saw time on the floor as Old Tappan used contributions across the lineup during the championship run. Teaneck stayed competitive behind Carnegie and Aniya Celestin, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Old Tappan improved to 22 and 6 with the victory. The Golden Knights won three straight road games to claim the sectional title, their first since 2018, and now advance to face Chatham in the Group 3 state semifinals in Elizabeth.