Volleyball seeks to improve each day and make a strong run in the postseason

Ben Perlman, Lead Sports Editor

September 11, 2025

Coach: Kaitlin Mac Iver (3rd year)

Last year’s record: 17-7 (7-3 in Big North)

Key Losses: Alexys Bland, Jillian Feeley, and Shana Weiss

Key Returners: Addison Demyen (Sr.), Riley Hirsch (Sr.), Maddy Romero (Sr.), Gianna Siller (So.), and Celia Torres (Sr.)

Key Newcomers: Alexa Gade (So.), Lila Stahl (Fr.), and Jadyn Tattoli (Jr.)

Strength of the team: The team’s strengths are “Resilience, grit, [and team camaraderie],” Mac Iver said. And “…[the] overall desire to be better every day for each other.”

Weakness of the team: “Dancing a bit too much [is the team’s weakness],” Mac Iver said.

Outlook on the season: “[We’re] expecting to be an extremely strong presence throughout leagues, counties, and states,” said Mac Iver.

Coach’s Comment: “[It’s my] third season as the head coach, and [I] couldn’t be any more excited to lead this group!” Mac Iver said. “They really dedicate a great level of respect, drive, and passion for the sport.”

About the Contributors

Ben Perlman, Lead Sports Editor

Ben Perlman is a senior who joined The Valley Echo during his freshman year and is now a Lead Sports Editor for the paper. Ben is active in many other clubs and activities. He is on the Varsity Soccer Team, a Peer Leader, and an ambassador for the Zack Latteri Foundation. Ben enjoys writing articles for multiple sports through previews, week-in reviews, and athlete of the month features. He hopes to continue to write more stories for The Echo, exploring more about PV life and sports.

Sophia Levine, Staff Editor

Sophia Levine is a senior at Pascack Valley and a Staff Editor for The Valley Echo. Sophia is a member of various school clubs and activities, including the PV Varsity Tennis Team, Camp Raspberry, Interact Club, Interfaith, and more. In her spare time, Sophia enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Sophia hopes to spend her last year at PV writing many articles for The Valley Echo.