Girls Volleyball Extends Winning Streak to Seven with Victory Over Pope John

Rachel Kellett and Grace Theerman

September 26, 2025

The Randolph Rams Girls Volleyball team stands together and prepares to take down Pope John on Monday, Sept. 22.

The RHS Girls Volleyball team destroyed Pope John 2-0, on Monday, Sept. 22, bringing their season record to 7-0.

Randolph proved to be dominating within minutes of the first set, with back-to-back kills by sophomore Reese Nelson and senior Regan Galloway, leading the Rams to win the first set with a 13-point lead.

“As a team I think we are doing very well,” junior co-captain Klara Hindson said. “We are definitely improving every day.”

Randolph’s defense saved the team from a few points by the opposing team with blocks by Galloway and Hindson.

Randolph’s momentum carried into the second set, but after Randolph took an early lead, Pope John pulled ahead 8-5 before the Rams tied it up 9-9 with a kill from junior Veronika Covalesky. Hindson followed with another kill to give Randolph its first lead of the set at 10-9.

“From the beginning of the season our team goal has been to go into every game with a positive mindset and obviously to get on the banner,” Covalesky said.

The second set became a back-and-forth battle, highlighted by aces from junior Aleksandra Jankowska and strong kills from Nelson, sophomore Maria Fuentes, Hindson and senior co-captain Ashley Silvestri. With a block by Jankowska, diving save from senior Jazmine Holder, and a kill by Fuentes, the Rams were up 19-16.

“As a team, I hope we can improve our consistency in our game play, whether we are home or away,” Holder said

Pope John fought back to make it 21-19, but the Rams fought back harder with the help of consistent communication and teamwork. Nelson powered down a kill, bringing the game to match point, and Covalesky finished the night with one final kill to secure the 25-20 victory.

Girls Volleyball faces West Morris next at home on Friday, Sept. 26, for Senior Night.

About the Contributors

Rachel Kellett, Senior Editor

Junior Rachel Kellett is a senior editor for Rampage and completed Journalism 1 and 2 with Mrs. Finnell. She plays softball, and her other hobbies include listening to music, reading, playing with her dog and going to the beach.

Grace Theerman, Senior Editor

Junior Grace Theerman is a senior editor and a proud third-year staff member at Rampage. She has completed Mrs. Finnell’s Journalism 1 & 2 classes. Grace enjoys playing as much lacrosse as she can in her free time as well as hanging out with friends, family and especially her pets.

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