STANDISH, ME- The Monks delivered a standout performance Saturday, securing two victories in straight sets. Saint Joseph's (ME) exhibited a powerful offensive game across both matches, with a combined total of 72 kills and an overall strong hitting percentage. The Monks excelled in serving, with 17 aces across the two games, disrupting their opponents' rhythm and creating scoring opportunities. In addition to a strong offensive performance in both matches, Saint Joseph's (ME) demonstrated solid defensive play, leading the day in both digs and blocks.

Saint Joseph's (ME) vs. Saint Joseph (CT)

Set Scores: 25-15, 25-22, 25-20

• Set 1: The Monks came out strong, winning 25-15. Victoria Briones led the way with 7 kills, and Riley Greenley added 4 kills. Saint Joseph (CT) struggled with a -.172 hitting percentage and only managed 1 kill from Shaye Harris.
• Set 2: Saint Joseph's (ME) continued their dominance, securing a 25-22 victory. Greta Mackintosh contributed 6 kills, while Riley Greenley provided 6 assists. Despite a better performance, Saint Joseph (CT) fell short with Rachel Heaney and Shaye Harris each adding 4 kills.
• Set 3: The Monks completed the sweep with a 25-20 win. Briones had 5 kills, and Jessica Christman served 3 aces. Saint Joseph (CT) showed improvement but couldn't close the gap, recording 4 kills in this set.

Highlights:

• Kills: Saint Joseph's (ME) had 39 kills, with Victoria Briones recording 13 and Greta Mackintosh adding 11. Saint Joseph (CT) had 13 kills, led by Shaye Harris and Rachel Heaney with 6 each.
• Aces: The Monks served 6 aces, with Jessica Christman leading with 3. 
• Blocks: Saint Joseph's (ME) had 3 blocks, including contributions from Greta Mackintosh and Maggie Sylvester. 
• Digs: The Monks recorded 44 digs, with Victoria Briones leading with 11. 

Saint Joseph's (ME) vs. Thomas (ME)

Set Scores: 25-16, 25-13, 25-21

Saint Joseph's (ME) continued their winning streak with a convincing 3-0 victory over Thomas (ME), demonstrating their depth and versatility.

• Set 1: The Monks dominated with a 25-16 win. Greta Mackintosh led with 5 kills, and Riley Greenley added 4. 
• Set 2: Saint Joseph's (ME) extended their lead with a 25-13 victory. Mackintosh and Victoria Briones each had 3 kills. 
• Set 3: Despite a stronger effort from Thomas (ME), Saint Joseph's (ME) won 25-21. Briones led with 7 kills, and Jessica Christman contributed 2 aces. 

Highlights:

• Kills: Saint Joseph's (ME) recorded 33 kills, led by Greta Mackintosh with 10 and Victoria Briones with 10. 
• Aces: The Monks served 11 aces, with Jessica Christman leading with 3 and Riley Greenley adding 2. 
• Blocks: Saint Joseph's (ME) had 3 blocks, including contributions from Greta Mackintosh and Maggie Sylvester.
• Digs: The Monks accumulated 47 digs. Saint Joseph's (ME) had strong contributions from Jessica Christman (8 digs) and Victoria Briones (7 digs).