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Top performers:

• Shaun Mischler paced the Golden Eagles with a match-high 15 kills, adding five digs and one solo block
• Logan DeLumen contributed nine kills and one dig
• Declan Kerns added seven kills, five digs, and one assisted block
• Dominic Ruggiero tallied 32 assists, 11 digs, two solo blocks, and one block assist
• Chris Sarnicola recorded four kills, 10 digs, and one service ace

How it happened:

• Bard took control early in set one with strong kills from Sidney Stein and Lincoln Grisso, plus solid serving that forced errors. The Raptors pulled away and won comfortably 25-17.
• The momentum continued in set two—The Raptors stayed efficient on attack and defense, building a lead and closing it out 25-19 to go up 2-0.
• St. Joseph's (L.I.) answered back in set three, dominating with sharp attacks from DeLumen and Mischler plus timely blocks, cruising to a 25-11 win to force a fourth set.
• Bard regrouped in the fourth, leaning on Stein and Ansel Waisler for big kills and steady serving. They built a lead and sealed the match 25-18 for the 3-1 road victory.

Notes:

• St. Joseph's hit .179 overall (43 kills on 123 attempts) with one ace, 46 digs, and five total blocks (three solo, four assisted).
• Bard hit .250 (51 kills on 144 attempts) with eight aces, 42 digs, and seven blocks (two solo, 10 assisted), 
• The match featured 14 ties and 6 lead changes

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