2009 State Title Season

This page recaps the 2009 State Group 3 title season

STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!

West Morris and coach Beth Grasso won their first ever state title last night, beating Northern Highlands 18-25, 25-20, 25-17 in the Group 3 title game. WMC came back strong after losing the first game. The Highlanders couldn't seem to get untracked as Highlands eventually pulled away for a relatively easy first game win. After going down 5-1 in the 2nd game, WMC roared back behind the serving of Morgan Cross and the hitting of Morgan Blair to even the match at 1 game apiece. In the 3rd and deciding game, Kelly Maguire shook off an early ankle injury and took control as WMC took a commanding lead it never relinquished. West Morris now plays in the Tournament of Champions on Saturday, back at William Patterson University. They will get another chance to beat undefeated Bridgewater-Raritan, who won at WMC early in the season. Bridgewater is the #2 seed and Group 4 champion. The match will take place at 3PM. Here is the Star Legder story on the match and the Daily Record story.

Directions and Schedule for the Tournament of Champions Games

Directions to William Patterson University:

Click here for directions from WMCHS. The address is 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ

Click here for a map of the WPU campus. The matches are in the Rec Center (building #29).

Here is the Tournament of Champions schedule.

Wear your blue and white and prepare to be loud!

West Morris Returns To State Final Match With Win Over Demarest

West Morris is going back to the state finals. WMC jumped out to a 6-0 start in their state semifinal match with Demarest and took the first game fairly easily at 25-13. The Lady Highlanders started a bit slower in the 2nd game but then roared ahead at 19-9 before winning the game and match 25-18. It was their 18th straight win. They now face a rematch with the Northern Highlands team that they faced in last years dramatic final as Highlands beat Fair Lawn 27-25, 25-23. The state Group 3 championship match will take place on Saturday at William Patterson University at 4:30PM. It is the final match of 5 consecutive state finals starting at 10:30AM. Directions are below.

WMC Tops Morristown to Return to State Final Four

West Morris started strong and held on to beat conference rival Morristown, 25-16, 25-23 to earn a spot in the Group 3 Final Four. The Lady Highlanders took a commanding 20-4 lead in the first game but let Morristown gain some confidence at the end to close within 25-16. The 2nd game was much closer, although WMC led all the way until Morristown tied it at 23. WMC will play Demarest on Thursday at 5:30 at West Orange HS. West Morris is the highest remaining seed at #2, with Demarest #3. Top seed Old Tappan was shocked by #8 and defending Group 3 champ Northern Highlands, who will play #5 seed Fair Lawn in the other semifinal. Here is the Daily Record article on the Morristown game.

West Morris Cruises Into Group 3 Elite 8, Morristown Next

WMC swept past Kingsway and then Moorestown this week to reach the Elite 8 in the State Group 3 playoffs. They knocked off Kingsway on Monday, 25-15, 25-9. In the 2nd round they beat a scrappy Moorestown team 25-17, 25-12. Next up is Morristown, who upset Mendham on Wednesday night at Mendham in 3 games. The match is scheduled for 4PM on Monday.at WMC.

West Morris Begins State Play on Tuesday vs. Kingsway

West Morris will begin their journey to return to the State Finals this year with a home match vs. Kingsway at home on Tuesday at 4PM. A 4th meeting with Mendham is possible in the 3rd round.

WMC Wins Conference Title, Avenging Loss to Morristown

West Morris gained revenge over Morristown with a win over Morristown on Friday, 25-12, 25-12. The win clinched the conference title for WMC, who only had the one loss. Mendham had 2 losses to West Morris and Morristown had this loss to WMC and a loss to Mendham.

MORRIS COUNTY CHAMPS!!!

West Morris knocked off rival Mendham on Saturday 25-18, 25-23 to take the Morris County Championship at Roxbury HS. Jackie Falzarano was named tourney MVP and Kelly Maguire was unstoppable in the middle to help WMC get back the title after a 2-year absence. Good article from the Daily Record here.

West Morris Freshmen Win Voorhees Tournament

The West Morris freshmen team won the Voorhees Freshmen Tournament on Saturday, October 17th. The team won eight games to take the title, beating Bridgewater-Raritan in the finals. Congratulations girls!

West Morris Smashes Mendham to Sweep Regular Season Series

WMC beat Mendham at home on Tuesday by a score of 25-14, 25-11. All-around great play by everyone, especially Kelly Maguire, whose hitting was unstoppable.

WMC Meets Morris Knolls at Home Thursday, Home County Match Friday

The previous schedule on this site was incorrect -- Morris Knolls is visiting today for JV and varsity matches. Freshmen are playing North Hunterdon at home as well in the old gym at 4PM. Varsity has a home county match vs. Jefferson on Friday at 4PM.

Kelly Maguire Named NJ HS Athlete of the Week

Kelly was named HS Top Performer for Week 3 by the Star-Ledger. Great story on her here.

West Morris Ranked #5 in State

West Morris is now ranked 5th in the state with their lone loss to #2 Bridgewater. Click here for the rankings. There is also a nice story on the team here.

West Morris Sweeps 2 Matches Over Vernon and Mt. Olive

WMC won 2 road matches this week, beating Vernon and Mt. Olive in 2 games each. The JV also won both, in 2 games over Vernon and in 3 over Mt. Olive, and is now 7-2 with 7 straight wins. The freshmen team won a road match at West Orange and is now 4-2.

Highlanders Win Silver Bracket of Livingston Tourney

The varsity won the silver bracket of the Livingston tourney on Saturday. They beat Paramus in the finals 25-8. Earlier in the week, WMC suffered their first loss to Bridgewater-Raritan but then rebounded with a dominating win over Roxbury. This week WMC goes on the road to Vernon and Mt. Olive. Check the directions page for driving information.

West Morris Sweeps Randolph
The varsity knocked off Randolph on Tuesday 25-12, 25-13. They are now 5-0. JV also won, 25-4, 25-14 to improve to 3-2. The teams get right back into action with home matches vs. tough Bridgewater-Raritan and also Roxbury on Wednesday and Thursday. They have the Livingston Invitational Tournament on Saturday.

West Morris Tops Morris Hills
The varsity took care of Morris Hills on Thursday, 25-11, 25-8. They are now 4-0. They were up 15-10 in the first game and won 10 of the last 11 points to close it out. JV won as well, 25-18, 25-15 to even their record at 2-2.

WMC Beats Montville In Home Opener
West Morris lost the first 2 points to Montville in their home opener today and then reeled off 15 straight points en route to a 25-5, 25-14 win. The JV also won, 25-23 and 25-15.

WMC Wins At Mendham
West Morris passed an important early test by beating chief rival and defending Morris County champ Mendham on their own court. The Highlanders overcame losing the first game to comeback and win the match 2 games to 1. They dominated the last game, jumping out to an insurmountable 13-2 lead. The final scores were 20-25, 25-19, 25-10. The JV lost 2 close games 20-25, 20-25 while the Freshmen remained unbeaten with a 2-0 win at home.

Season Underway!
The varsity opened the season with success as they won at Morris Knolls on 9/11 and made it to the gold medal round of the Paramus Tournament on 9/12. The JV lost their first match at Morris Knolls.

2009 West Morris Central Volleyball Match Results

Varsity

9/11 win at Morris Knolls, 25-17, 25-14 (1-0) boxscore

9/12 Paramus tournament -- lost in first round of gold medal bracket story

9/14 win at Mendham - 20-25, 25-19, 25-10 (2-0) boxscore

9/16 win vs. Montville - 25-5, 25-14 (3-0) boxscore

9/17 win vs. Morris Hills - 25-11, 25-8 (4-0) boxscore

9/22 win vs. Randolph - 25-12, 25-13 (5-0) boxscore

9/23 loss vs. Bridgewater Raritan - 21-25, 24-26 (5-1) boxscore

9/24 win vs. Roxbury - 25-14, 25-10 (6-1) boxscore

9/26 Livingston tournament -- won silver bracket 25-8 over Paramus

9/30 win at Vernon - 25-15, 25-20 (7-1) boxscore

10/2 win at Mt. Olive - 25-11, 25-7 (8-1) boxscore

10/3 win vs. Hanover Park in 2 games in MCT (9-1) boxscore

10/5 win vs. Sparta - 25-20, 25-13 (10-1) boxscore

10/7 loss at Morristown - 25-22, 22-25, 20-25 (10-2) boxscore

10/8 win vs. Morris Knolls - 25-??, 25-?? (11-2) boxscore

10/9 win vs. Jefferson - 25-13, 25-13 in MCT quarterfinals (12-2) boxscore

10/13 win vs. Mendham - 25-14, 25-11 (13-2) boxscore

10/16 win at Randolph - 25-15, 25-19 (14-2) boxscore

10/17 win vs. Chatham - 25-17, 25-15 in MCT semifinals (15-2) boxscore

10/19 win at Pope John - 25-6, 25-10 (16-2) boxscore

10/20 win at Wayne Valley - 25-10, 25-17 (17-2) boxscore

10/21 win at Roxbury - 25-12, 25-11 (18-2) boxscore

10/23 win vs. Vernon - 25-9, 25-14 (19-2) boxscore

10/24 win vs. Mendham - 25-18, 25-23 in MCT Finals (20-2) boxscore

10/26 win vs. North Hunterdon - 25-10, 25-21 (21-2) boxscore

10/27 win at Parsippany Hills - 25-13, 25-22 (22-2) boxscore

10/29 win vs. Mount Olive - 25-10, 25-14 (23-2) boxscore

10/30 win vs. Morristown - 25-12, 25-12 (24-2) boxscore

11/2 win vs, Kingsway - 25-15, 25-9 (25-2) in States 1st round boxscore

11/5 win vs. Moorestown - 25-17, 25-12 (26-2) in States 2nd round boxscore

11/9 win vs. Morristown - 25-16, 25-23 (27-2) in States 3rd round boxscore

11/12 win vs. Demarest - 25-13, 25-18 (28-2) in State Group 3 Semis boxscore

11/14 win vs. Northern Highlands - 18-25, 25-20, 25-17 in State Group 3 Finals boxscore story

Listing of 2009 Players

Varsity

Jacqueline Falzarano - captain

Kelly Maguire - captain

Elissa Mulcahy - captain

Chrissy Baffuto

Morgan Blair

Morgan Cross

Emily Frisch

Annie Halbert

Elizabeth McCarty

Laura Rhodes

Alisa Ryncarz

Brittany Shaw

Jessica Uphoff

Junior Varsity

Ashley Atalese

Brianna Brothers

Morgan Clark

Caitlin Eichler

Melina Fuchs

Summer Koop

Samantha Longstreet

Kim Marino

Kim Martini

Sierra Mitchell

Danielle Niro

Danielle Olcese

Allison Roth

Victoria Soares

Freshmen

Kelsey Brown

Shaughn Drummond

Danielle Flaherty

Kelsey Foster

Aniela Huizenga

Leah Mangiaracina

Lindsay Marino

Amanda Mrasz

Kayla Stypulkoski

Emily Tribulski

Jilli Zarzycki

manager: Holli Honeycheck

manager: Mary LaVacca

West Morris Central HS Girls Volleyball

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