By PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
Ashanna Caviness, Bogota, Junior
It was impossible stopping Ashanna Caviness. Caviness led the state with an eye-popping 432 kills for the Bucs, including four 20-kill performances. Bogota won its sectional title, as well as the Group 1 championship behind Caviness’ prowess
THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE
Mia Pimentel, Bogota, Junior
Pimentel is the real deal. She had an impact on every play for Bogota, totaling 723 assists, 126 digs and 50 aces for the Bucs.
All-Group 1
First Team
Ashanna Caviness, Bogota
Mia Pimentel, Bogota
Kate Rutowski, Park Ridge
Jocelyn Rodriguez, Rutherford
Natalie Graham, Emerson Boro
Second Team
Gyanna Hernandez, Bogota
Angelina Buhler, Bogota
Hope Lagemann, Glen Rock
Harmony Marquez, Rutherford
Hannah Tobin, Rutherford
Third Team
Helena Tobin, Bogota
Brandi Shortway, Midland Park
Samantha Russo, Hasbrouck Heights
Kaitlyn Martinez, Secaucus
Final 2021 Group 1 Rankings
1-Bogota (27-3)
2-Delaware Valley (20-4)
3-Rutherford (23-4)
4-Glen Rock (17-6)
5-Verona (18-9)
6-Point Pleasant Beach (23-8)
7-Emerson Boro (17-7)
8-Cedar Grove (17-7)
9-Midland Park (14-9)
10-Saddle Brook (20-7)
NJIC Player of the Year:
Ashanna Caviness, Bogota
Leading the state with 432 kills, Caviness was one of the most intimidating players in New Jersey. She finished her junior campaign with 17 straight double-digit kill matches and ended up with 25 total. Caviness also compiled 177 digs for the Bucs en route to a Group 1 title.
