The Benedictine Mesa Men's Volleyball team dominated Park Gilbert in a three-set sweep, securing victory with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, and 25-22.
In the initial set, the Redhawks surged ahead early with a 3-point streak. Although Park managed to level the score, Benedictine swiftly regained control and maintained it. As the game progressed, Benedictine steadily extended their lead, culminating in a decisive 25-21 victory, sealed with a powerful kill by
Tyler McBurney.
The second set saw Park briefly seizing the lead before Benedictine countered with a commanding 5-point streak, highlighted by kills from
Daniel Compton and
Adam Wilson, as well as a block by
Rylon Raczka and
John Jakaitis. Building on this momentum, the Redhawks orchestrated two 4-point runs and a 3-point streak to secure a 25-17 win, capped off by a critical service error by Park.
In a closely contested third set, both teams exchanged points and leads until the Redhawks surged ahead with a pivotal 4-point streak, featuring a block by
John Jakaitis and an ace by
Ben Turcinec. Despite Park's attempts to rally, a crucial kill from
Rylon Raczka thwarted their comeback efforts. The Redhawks further solidified their lead with two 3-point streaks, ultimately clinching the set 25-22 on another decisive kill by Raczka.
Key Players:
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Rylon Raczka delivered an outstanding performance with 8 kills and an impressive .800 hitting percentage, coupled with 3 blocks.
- Trevor Wienert contributed 6 kills, 2 blocks, and 5 digs to the team's success.
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Trevor Medigovich orchestrated the team's offense with 33 assists, complemented by 1 ace and 2 blocks.
Looking Ahead:
The Redhawks will resume action on Wednesday, March 27th, facing OUAZ at home at 7 PM.