The Sparta Girls Volleyball team finished the 2005 season with a 16-4 record, qualifying for the state playoff. The Sparta team, which was seeded 20th in the state, lost to number 13, Cliffside Park 14-25 and 16-25. This is only the second year Sparta has had a girls’ volleyball team. The Spartans were led by three seniors, Gulce Askin, Sarah Jankowitz, and Katherine Wilson. In addition to their impressive performance in the state tournament, the team defeated Pope John and Vernon to win the Sussex County Cup, an award set up by the three schools to add a little local rivalry since the teams play independent schedules.