Eight athletes from St. Joseph's University L.I. were recognized with weekly awards from the Skyline Conference for their outstanding performances in various sports. Notable awards include AJ Esposito and Jacqueline Flannery as Players of the Week in men's volleyball and softball, respectively. Connor Ruais was named Libero of the Week, while offensive honors went to Sabrina Doyle and Caden Stubba in women's and men's lacrosse, respectively. Freshman William Broger received Rookie of the Week accolades in men's lacrosse, and Riley Morris earned Co-Pitcher of the Week recognition in baseball. Shaun Mischler, a freshman, was also acknowledged with a Weekly Honorable Mention in men's volleyball.

By the Numbers
  • AJ Esposito recorded 40 kills, averaging over 3.08 kills per set while hitting .492 over the week.
  • Connor Ruais made 52 digs and 61 receptions during a perfect 5-0 week, averaging over 3.0 digs per set.
  • Jacqueline Flannery hit .611 with 11 hits in 18 at-bats, scoring six runs and achieving a .722 on-base percentage.
Yes, But

While the Golden Eagles achieved significant individual successes, the teams must maintain consistency to continue performing well against tougher competition in future matches.

State of Play
  • Both men's and women's lacrosse teams are showing strong performances with key offensive players contributing significantly.
  • Baseball and volleyball teams remain undefeated in their recent matchups, demonstrating a blend of offensive and defensive strengths.
What's Next

As the season progresses, these athletes will need to leverage their momentum and individual accolades to inspire their teams in critical upcoming matchups, potentially impacting playoff seeding.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles are currently enjoying a successful season with multiple standout performances, but to maximize their potential, they must focus on teamwork and strategic play moving forward.