The Benedictine Mesa beach volleyball team delivered a dominant performance against Park Gilbert, securing a 5-0 sweep at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona. From the opening serve, the Redhawks controlled the match, showcasing their skill, teamwork, and determination across all flights.
The fourth-seeded pair of Sophie Drollinger and Daisey Motes set the tone early with a commanding 21-7, 21-6 victory, putting Benedictine Mesa on the board in emphatic fashion. The second flight followed with an intense battle, as Megan Hicks and Annika Wallace fought off a tough challenge from Park Gilbert's Porsche Bauer and Anna DeMario to secure a 21-17, 23-21 win. In the third flight, Amaya Evans and Nichole Gary delivered a strong performance, claiming a 21-11, 21-18 victory to extend the Redhawks' lead.
The top-seeded duo of Taylor Erickson and Kylie Bartel continued Benedictine Mesa's momentum with a dominant 21-11, 21-10 win, overpowering their opponents with precise attacks and solid defense. Wrapping up the sweep, Ella Burton and Anna Brytkowska closed out the match with a 21-10, 21-17 victory in the fifth flight, sealing a flawless performance for the Redhawks.
With this convincing victory, Benedictine Mesa demonstrated their depth and chemistry. The Redhawks look forward to their next match up on February 27th as they take on Mesa Community College on the Road.
