The Benedictine Mesa Redhawks put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the OUAZ Spirit in a competitive five-pair matchup on February 28, 2025. Despite a determined effort, the Redhawks secured one pair victory while OUAZ claimed four.

Pair 1: In a closely contested battle, Benedictine Mesa pushed OUAZ to the limit but fell just short in a 2-1 loss. The Redhawks, led by Kylie Bartel and Taylor Erickson, bounced back from an opening 21-13 loss with a dominant 21-12 win, but OUAZ secured the deciding frame 17-15.

Pair 2: Megan Hicks and Annika Wallace fought hard for Benedictine Mesa, but OUAZ controlled the second pair, winning 2-0 with scores of 21-17 and 21-13.

Pair 3: The Redhawks responded with a strong performance, as Amaya Evans and Nichole Gary delivered a much-needed 2-0 victory. They took down their OUAZ opponents with scores of 21-13 and 21-17, keeping Benedictine Mesa in the fight.

Pair 4: Sophie Drollinger and Daisey Motes looked to build momentum for the Redhawks, but OUAZ responded with a 2-0 win, taking the set 21-15 and 21-12.

Pair 5: In the final matchup, Haley Lopez and Vivianna Galvan gave it their all, but OUAZ closed out the match with a commanding 2-0 victory, securing scores of 21-14 and 21-7.

Despite the final result, Benedictine Mesa showcased resilience and determination throughout the match. The Redhawks will look to build on this effort and bounce back in their upcoming contests.
The Redhawks are back on the court on March 11^th when they play Wayne State at home.