The Benedictine Mesa Men's Volleyball Team put on a commanding performance, sweeping Cornerstone in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-17).

Set 1: Benedictine opened the match with a kill from Josh Beymer off a set by John Jakaitis, setting the tone early. Cornerstone kept pace, with Ernest Broaster delivering a powerful response, but the Redhawks maintained composure. After falling behind 5-2 due to early errors, Benedictine found its rhythm, with Trevor Weinert and Landon Fuller leading the charge. A service ace from Dapre Rogers tied the set at 6-6, and from there, the Redhawks took control.

A surge midway through the set, highlighted by key kills from Rogers and Fuller, pushed Benedictine ahead 18-15. Despite a late push from Cornerstone, Benedictine's dominance at the net—facilitated by Jakaitis—secured the set. Fuller closed it out with a clutch service ace for a 25-20 win.

Set 2: Benedictine carried its momentum into the second set, capitalizing on early errors from Cornerstone and jumping out to a 4-1 lead. Weinert and Rogers continued to apply pressure, forcing a Cornerstone timeout at 14-8 after a service ace from Fuller.

Cornerstone attempted to rally, but Benedictine's balanced attack—featuring Rogers, Fuller, and Beymer—kept them in control. Down the stretch, service errors from Cornerstone proved costly, and a kill from Rogers brought up set point at 24-18. A final attack error by Cornerstone sealed the set for Benedictine at 25-18.

Set 3: Benedictine dominated the final set, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit with a kill from Rogers and a key block by Weinert and Fuller. Jakaitis added a kill to push Benedictine ahead 3-2, and from there, the Redhawks never looked back.

A series of kills from Rogers, Fuller, and Chris Kissling, combined with errors from Cornerstone, allowed Benedictine to extend its lead to 18-9. Despite a few late points from Cornerstone, the Redhawks stayed in control, with Rogers and Fuller delivering decisive kills to secure the 25-17 victory and complete the sweep.

Key Performers:

• Dapre Rogers – 16 kills (.542), 2 aces, 2 blocks, 4 digs
• Landon Fuller – 15 kills (.520), 3 aces, 1 block, 7 digs
• Trevor Weinert – 5 kills, 4 blocks, 2 digs

Looking Ahead
The Redhawks return to action on Friday, March 7, as they host Hope International in another key matchup.