The Princeton (NJ) varsity volleyball team is set to play a neutral playoff match against Ramapo (Franklin Lakes, NJ) today. This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School State Girls Volleyball Tournament – NJSIAA Group 3 Tournament.

Princeton vs Ramapo Volleyball Game Info:

What: New Jersey High School Volleyball
Who: Princeton vs Ramapo
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School State Girls Volleyball Tournament – NJSIAA Group 3 Tournament
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Game preview: Princeton vs Ramapo

As the 2024-2025 season unfolds, two New Jersey high school powerhouses, Ramapo and Princeton, have established themselves as dominant forces in their respective leagues and beyond. Both teams boast impressive records and exceptional performances, with Ramapo recording a strong 23-5 overall and Princeton leading with a remarkable 25-1 record. Let’s take a deeper dive into the teams’ standings, strengths, and head-to-head performance to understand what sets them apart.

Record and Standings Comparison

Ramapo enters the season with a solid 23-5 record, excelling in both league and non-league play. The team holds an 8-1 league record and an equally impressive 12-2 mark at home. Their away performance, at 7-3, shows resilience in tough environments, while their neutral site games have yet to see defeat, with a 4-0 record.

On the other hand, Princeton has been near perfect, posting an outstanding 25-1 overall record. The team has yet to lose on their home turf, with a perfect 10-0 record. Their away performance is nearly as strong at 11-1, and they too boast a flawless neutral site record (4-0). Princeton’s dominance is reflected in their .962 win percentage, significantly higher than Ramapo’s .821, which highlights their near-unstoppable form this season.

Team Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, both teams are high-powered, but Princeton slightly edges Ramapo. The Tigers average 24.6 points per game in their wins, and their scoring gradually improves through the season, reaching 25.0 points per game in their third segment of the season. Ramapo’s scoring average is also impressive, with 22.3 points in the first segment, increasing to 22.8 in the second. However, their offensive performance drops off in their third segment, with an average of just 1.7 points per game. This dip in scoring could indicate inconsistencies that Princeton has avoided.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Fair Lawn during the season, with Ramapo emerging victorious in a 2-0 win on September 5, 2024. Princeton also played Fair Lawn, securing a 2-1 victory on September 21, 2024. In another common matchup, both teams went head-to-head against Immaculate Heart Academy. Ramapo suffered a 2-0 defeat on October 21, 2024, while Princeton managed to win 2-1 on October 5, 2024. These results highlight that while both teams share similar opponents, Princeton has had the upper hand in key matchups.

Home and Away Performance

Both teams have demonstrated strong home-court advantage, with Ramapo boasting a 12-2 record at home and Princeton remaining undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record on their own turf. Away games have been a bit more challenging for Ramapo, who posted a 7-3 away record, while Princeton has managed an outstanding 11-1 away performance. Both teams have yet to be defeated in neutral site games, with Princeton and Ramapo both holding a 4-0 record in such contests.

Head-to-Head and Playoff Performance

The two teams have not yet faced each other this season, so a head-to-head matchup remains to be seen. However, the overall breakdown shows that Ramapo has an edge in playoff performance, with a 5-0 record in playoff games, while Princeton holds a 4-0 playoff record. If these two teams meet in the postseason, it will undoubtedly be an exciting clash of titans.

Conclusion

While Ramapo has posted an impressive record of 23-5 and has excelled in multiple areas, Princeton’s 25-1 record, coupled with their exceptional consistency, makes them a formidable opponent this season. The Tigers’ strong offense and near-perfect performances across the board give them the edge in the race for supremacy in New Jersey high school sports. However, with Ramapo’s resilient defense and solid play at home and away, they are sure to be a tough challenge for any team they face as the season progresses.