The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
04-21-2007
Hackensack digging path to greatness
By JOE DUFFY, STAFF WRITER
Date: 04-21-2007, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: All Editions
HACKENSACK — Success is best appreciated when it's measurable and undeniable.
That's why the Hackensack volleyball team is feeling so upbeat these days.
The Comets exacted some revenge against their NNJIL rival Friday as they defeated Teaneck — a team they lost to twice last season — 25-13 and 25-11.
With each passing game the Comets (6-2) take another step toward being one of the elite teams in North Jersey.
"We've been playing at a different level since the Eastern tournament," said Hackensack coach Matt Kingsley. "We definitely notice a difference in our play and we're jelling as a team."
"This was big," said Hackensack senior Christian Parapi. "They beat us two times last year and we wanted this one bad."
Parapi is a big reason the once powerful Hackensack program is experiencing a rebirth. The senior led the Comets with 10 kills and is one of the area's most dangerous players.
"Christian has raised his level of play to where he's now a go-to-guy," Kingsley said. "I think he's become one of the best all-around players in the State. He hits hard, he plays defense, he's a leader, he does it all."
The senior picked up volleyball his freshman year, played varsity since his sophomore season and has seen the hard times.
"We would get beaten pretty badly," he said. "But now, it feels awesome to finally be where we can view the top teams as competition. Everything is coming together. The passing, the hitting, working as a team — and it all started with the fundamentals."
Parapi credits learning and applying the basics of the game to Kingsley, who took over the program two years ago.
With Parapi leading the way, Hackensack has found another big weapon in Hector San-Roman. The 6-foot-4 middle hitter was the strongest player at the net Friday, finishing with eight kills.
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Key to the game
Hackensack dominated from the start behind Christian Parapi's 10 kills, Hector San-Roman's eight kills and 24 assists from Roberto Guzman.
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E-mail: duffy@northjersey.com
Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: SCHOOL, VOLLEYBALL
Copyright 2007 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.
Hackensack digging path to greatnessJOE DUFFY, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
04-21-2007
Hackensack digging path to greatness
By JOE DUFFY, STAFF WRITER
Date: 04-21-2007, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: All Editions
HACKENSACK — Success is best appreciated when it's measurable and undeniable.
That's why the Hackensack volleyball team is feeling so upbeat these days.
The Comets exacted some revenge against their NNJIL rival Friday as they defeated Teaneck — a team they lost to twice last season — 25-13 and 25-11.
With each passing game the Comets (6-2) take another step toward being one of the elite teams in North Jersey.
"We've been playing at a different level since the Eastern tournament," said Hackensack coach Matt Kingsley. "We definitely notice a difference in our play and we're jelling as a team."
"This was big," said Hackensack senior Christian Parapi. "They beat us two times last year and we wanted this one bad."
Parapi is a big reason the once powerful Hackensack program is experiencing a rebirth. The senior led the Comets with 10 kills and is one of the area's most dangerous players.
"Christian has raised his level of play to where he's now a go-to-guy," Kingsley said. "I think he's become one of the best all-around players in the State. He hits hard, he plays defense, he's a leader, he does it all."
The senior picked up volleyball his freshman year, played varsity since his sophomore season and has seen the hard times.
"We would get beaten pretty badly," he said. "But now, it feels awesome to finally be where we can view the top teams as competition. Everything is coming together. The passing, the hitting, working as a team — and it all started with the fundamentals."
Parapi credits learning and applying the basics of the game to Kingsley, who took over the program two years ago.
With Parapi leading the way, Hackensack has found another big weapon in Hector San-Roman. The 6-foot-4 middle hitter was the strongest player at the net Friday, finishing with eight kills.
***
Key to the game
Hackensack dominated from the start behind Christian Parapi's 10 kills, Hector San-Roman's eight kills and 24 assists from Roberto Guzman.
***
E-mail: duffy@northjersey.com
Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: SCHOOL, VOLLEYBALL
Copyright 2007 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.
Hackensack digging path to greatnessJOE DUFFY, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
04-21-2007
Hackensack digging path to greatness
By JOE DUFFY, STAFF WRITER
Date: 04-21-2007, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edtion: All Editions
HACKENSACK — Success is best appreciated when it's measurable and undeniable.
That's why the Hackensack volleyball team is feeling so upbeat these days.
The Comets exacted some revenge against their NNJIL rival Friday as they defeated Teaneck — a team they lost to twice last season — 25-13 and 25-11.
With each passing game the Comets (6-2) take another step toward being one of the elite teams in North Jersey.
"We've been playing at a different level since the Eastern tournament," said Hackensack coach Matt Kingsley. "We definitely notice a difference in our play and we're jelling as a team."
"This was big," said Hackensack senior Christian Parapi. "They beat us two times last year and we wanted this one bad."
Parapi is a big reason the once powerful Hackensack program is experiencing a rebirth. The senior led the Comets with 10 kills and is one of the area's most dangerous players.
"Christian has raised his level of play to where he's now a go-to-guy," Kingsley said. "I think he's become one of the best all-around players in the State. He hits hard, he plays defense, he's a leader, he does it all."
The senior picked up volleyball his freshman year, played varsity since his sophomore season and has seen the hard times.
"We would get beaten pretty badly," he said. "But now, it feels awesome to finally be where we can view the top teams as competition. Everything is coming together. The passing, the hitting, working as a team — and it all started with the fundamentals."
Parapi credits learning and applying the basics of the game to Kingsley, who took over the program two years ago.
With Parapi leading the way, Hackensack has found another big weapon in Hector San-Roman. The 6-foot-4 middle hitter was the strongest player at the net Friday, finishing with eight kills.
***
Key to the game
Hackensack dominated from the start behind Christian Parapi's 10 kills, Hector San-Roman's eight kills and 24 assists from Roberto Guzman.
***
E-mail: duffy@northjersey.com
Illustrations/Photos: ***
Keywords: SCHOOL, VOLLEYBALL
Copyright 2007 Bergen Record Corp. All rights reserved.
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