After another absolute grinder of a week on the high school volleyball courts, the HSS Player of the Week vote is open, and believe me, you’ve got some tough choices. We’re talking about performances that shaped sectional tournaments and pushed teams to their limits. These players didn’t just show up, they *dominated*, turning in stat lines that deserve serious recognition.
Tournament Dominators You Can’t Ignore
Let’s break down some of the absolute standouts who put their teams on their backs during crucial sectional-tournament matches.
First up, **Elizabeth Aquino** from Secaucus. This senior middle was a force, racking up 18 kills, 9 digs, 6 blocks, and 4 aces across three sectional matches. She powered her Hudson County champs all the way to the North Group 1 semifinals. That’s a complete game right there.
Then there’s **Joley Giordano**, the senior from Old Tappan, who didn’t just have a great week; she hit a career milestone! Giordano surpassed 1,000 career assists during the Golden Knights’ run to the North Group 3 semis as a No. 8 seed. She dropped a staggering 115 assists in three matches, ending with 1,074 total. Talk about a playmaker who knows how to distribute the ball when it matters.
And you can’t talk about clutch without mentioning **Alex Pazian** of Westwood. This senior OH was absolutely everywhere, propelling the No. 13 seed Cardinals on a phenomenal run to the North Group 2 semifinals. Her stat line from three sectional-tournament matches? A mind-blowing 42 kills, 54 digs, 4 blocks, and 5 aces. That’s the definition of an all-around impact player, doing whatever it takes.
Crushing It When It Matters Most
Some players just elevate their game when the pressure is on, and the last week of tournament play was proof positive.
**Marissa Petrocelli**, the junior outside hitter from River Dell, absolutely erupted. She helped the Hawks, now 21-4, return to the sectional finals in North Group 2. Her numbers in the first three rounds were insane: 53 kills, 26 digs, and 4 aces. This junior is playing with pure fire right now, leading her squad deeper into the bracket.
**Amelia Pringle**, Eastern Christian’s junior OH, led her Eagles to huge state-tournament wins over Saddle River Day and St. Benedict’s. She threw down 14 kills, 7 aces, and hit a season-high 21 digs in that Saddle River Day match. When her team needed a boost, Pringle delivered it, big time.
Finally, we have **Gia Stipo**, the senior OH from Passaic Tech. She powered the Bulldogs to their second straight North Group 4 final, which is no small feat. Stipo served four aces in *each* of her team’s three sectional matches, showing incredible consistency from the service line. She also added 38 kills and 24 digs to her impressive week. That’s a leader who steps up in crunch time.
So, who gets your vote for HSS Player of the Week? These athletes put up some incredible numbers and made deep runs in their respective tournaments. Voting closes this Thursday at 5 p.m., so make sure you weigh in. Every single one of these players deserves serious props for their performances!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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