Newsday's All-Long Island girls volleyball team 2025
Newsday's 2025 All-Long Island girls volleyball team. TOP ROW, from left: Coach Louis Melfi, Giuliana Pamatat, Alex Patsos, Taylor Marsh, Savanna Appleton, Angela Bush, Coach Steve Mariano. BOTTOM ROW: Maeve Britt, Keira Mullaney, Morgan Wolcott, Khloe Collins, Dylan Katz, Emily Layton, Kelsie Kennedy. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Newsday Player of the Year: Keira Mullaney, South Side, OH, Sr.
South Side's Keira Mullaney Credit: Howard Simmons
As a captain, Mullaney had no problem setting the tone for the Cyclones. Whether it’s a fiery speech in the huddle or notching eight kills in the first set of the state final, Mullaney knows how to get South Side rolling.
Mullaney had 301 digs, 294 kills and 46 aces for the state Class A champions, including 24 kills in the state final. She had 19 kills in the regional final and helped South Side (18-1) orchestrate a comeback victory in its Long Island championship win.
“I never thought the day would come where we'd pull off this kind of season,” Mullaney said. “It doesn't feel real, but I’m happy to have gone out on top with this group. This team deserved it more than anything.”
“Keira is our rock on the court. If I mess up and look at her, she makes me feel like everything will be OK,” South Side libero Maeve Britt said. “She’s a great leader. She’s vocal and encourages everyone to be better. Everyone looks up to her.”
Suffolk Player of the Year: Alexandra Patsos, Connetquot, OH, Sr.
Alex Patsos of Connetquot. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Place Alex Patsos anywhere on the court and she will make an immediate impact. She had 308 digs, 227 kills, 58 aces, 42 assists and 11 blocks for the Suffolk Class AAA champions, who went 20-2.
Patsos had 20 kills in the county final win and 16 kills in the Long Island championship.
“Alex is an intense competitor and fearless leader. She embodied the ‘we over me’ mentality of the team,” Connetquot coach Louis Melfi said. “Her ability to lead by example and uplift her teammates made us a stronger team. Her poise under pressure, consistency and on-court range were pivotal in leading us to county title.”
FIRST TEAM
Savanna Appleton, Massapequa, S, Sr.
She had 295 assists, 134 digs, 22 aces and 26 blocks for the Nassau Class AAA runner-up.
Maeve Britt, South Side, L, Sr.
She had 386 digs and 31 aces as the defensive anchor of the state Class A champions.
Angela Bush, Kellenberg, OH, Sr.
She had 193 kills, 128 digs, 32 aces and 19 blocks for the CHSAA champions.
Khloe Collins, Hauppauge, M, Jr.
She had 133 kills, 34 blocks and 29 aces for the Suffolk Class AA runner-up.
Dylan Katz, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, S/RS, Sr.
She had 299 assists, 109 kills, 98 digs and 41 aces.
Kelsie Kennedy, Bay Shore, L, Jr.
She had 302 digs, 79 aces and 37 assists as Bay Shore completed an undefeated regular season and made a county final appearance.
Emily Layton, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, L, Sr.
She had 270 digs, 72 assists and 33 aces for the Class AAA Long Island champions.
Taylor Marsh, Smithtown West, M, Sr.
The Misericordia commit had 292 kills, 76 digs, 45 aces and 38 blocks for the Bulls.
Giuliana Pamatat, Garden City, S/RS, Sr.
She had 605 assists, 113 digs, 106 aces, 83 kills and 22 blocks for the state Class AA runner-up.
Morgan Wolcott, Half Hollow Hills West, OH, Sr.
The five-year starter amassed 183 kills, 167 digs and 42 aces for the back-to-back county champions.
Nassau Coach of the Year: Steve Mariano, South Side
Coming off a Long Island championship loss a season ago, Mariano led South Side to an 18-1 record and the program’s first state title since 1993.
Suffolk Coach of the Year: Louis Melfi, Connetquot
In his first year as coach, Melfi guided Connetquot to a 20-2 record and a county championship win.
SECOND TEAM
Cali Addeo, Islip, OH, Jr.
Amy Berenbroick, South Side, S, Sr.
Brianna Cerullo, Smithtown East, OH, Jr.
Maya Cosmo, Centereach, L, Sr.
Emily Dantona, Half Hollow Hills West, M, Jr.
Alexandra Gregory, Garden City, OH/RS, Sr.
Bridget Hansen, Sachem East, S/OH, Jr.
Julianna Lucie, Kellenberg, L, Sr.
Helena Miller, South Side, M, Jr.
Haven Mills, Bay Shore, OH, Soph.
Miyah Mirelis, Division, M, Jr.
Caitlin Moller, Bayport-Blue Point, OH, Sr.
Ava Nitsch, Plainedge, S, Jr.
Veronica Pelis, Half Hollow Hills West, L, Sr.
McKayla Pollard, Port Jefferson, OH, Sr.
Isabella Sallie, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, OH, Sr.
Alexis Schiff, Sacred Heart, L, Sr.
Skyla Sullivan, Smithtown East, OH, Fr.
Serena Sun, Wheatley, OH, Jr.
Leah White, Connetquot, S, Sr.
Christopher Matias covers high school sports for Newsday after spending time in Athletic Facilities and Operation at St. John’s and in Sports Information at CUNY York college.
