The Benedictine Mesa Men's Volleyball team executed a remarkable comeback to secure a victory against Westcliff in an exhilarating five-set match. Final set scores stood at 21-25, 25-23, 29-31, 25-21, and 15-13.

In the opening set, the Warriors initially surged ahead, but Benedictine swiftly countered with pivotal kills from Dapre Rogers and Jackson Walsh to seize the lead. Despite a spirited fightback, the Redhawks succumbed to a late surge from Westcliff, conceding the set 21-25.

The second set saw Benedictine take an early lead, only for Westcliff to draw level. A crucial 5-point run propelled the Redhawks ahead, with contributions from Rogers, Josh Beymer, Walsh, and Gehrig Tolman, securing a narrow 25-23 victory.

Although the Redhawks dominated early in the third set, Westcliff staged a comeback, ultimately edging out Benedictine in a fiercely contested set, 29-31.

Undeterred, Benedictine stormed back in the fourth set, establishing an early lead and maintaining control to clinch a 25-21 win and force a decisive fifth set.

In a tense finale, Westcliff gained an early advantage, but the Redhawks battled back, fueled by Rogers' record-breaking 34 kills. A crucial 5-point run, highlighted by stellar performances from Rogers, Trevor Weinert, Beymer, and a game-winning kill from Beymer, sealed a dramatic 15-13 victory for Benedictine.

Key Players:
- Dapre Rogers set a new kill record with 34 kills, boasting an impressive .448 hitting percentage, along with 2 blocks and a team-high 20 digs.
- Jackson Walsh contributed 7 kills with a team-high hitting percentage of .462, complemented by 4 blocks.
- Gehrig Tolman orchestrated the offense with 46 assists and added 2 blocks to his impressive performance.

Looking Ahead: The Redhawks will return to action on Saturday for their final road game against Saint Katherine at 1 PM.