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Men's Volleyball

Men's Volleyball Weekly Report - March 9

Player of the Week

Jeremias Martinez, St. Joseph’s Brooklyn
Sophomore, Right-Side; Elmhurst, N.Y./Newtown


Martinez powered the Bears offensively during a 2–1 week, totaling 41 kills, 18 digs, and four service aces while hitting .303 across three matches. The sophomore right-side averaged 4.56 kills per set, highlighted by a 23-kill, five-dig, three-ace performance in St. Joseph’s Brooklyn’s sweep of Old Westbury. Martinez also contributed 18 combined kills and 13 digs in matches against St. Joseph’s Long Island and Manhattanville.

Libero of the Week

Joey Toscano, Purchase
Sophomore, Libero; Levittown, N.Y./Division Ave.


Toscano helped guide Purchase to a 3–0 week in Skyline play, finishing with 22 digs and just one receiving error across the three matches. The sophomore libero also contributed offensively with eight kills and two service aces, including a standout performance in the Panthers’ sweep of Manhattanville where he recorded 13 digs. Toscano averaged 3.25 digs per set during the unbeaten stretch.

Rookie of the Week

Danny Kanner, Purchase
Freshman, Setter; Smithtown N.Y./ Smithtown


Kanner directed the Purchase offense during a 3–0 conference week, totaling 81 assists, 19 digs, nine kills, and six service aces. The freshman setter averaged 9.0 assists per set, including a 33-assist performance in a three-set victory over Manhattanville. Kanner also contributed defensively and at the service line, helping power the Panthers to a trio of Skyline wins.

Honorable Mention
Jack Cahill, Sarah Lawrence - Averaged 16 kills and 6.5 digs per match while leading the Gryphons offensively in conference play
Jael Martinez,  Purchase - Posted 27 kills and four service aces while hitting .345 during Purchase’s 3–0 Skyline week
Chris Sarnicola, St. Joseph’s-L.I.- Recorded 26 kills and 26 digs, averaging 3.25 kills and 3.25 digs per set as the Golden Eagles went undefeated in conference action

Previous Weekly Winners
Player of the Week

March 2 - Jeremias Martinez, St. Joseph’s Brooklyn
February 23 - Mateusz Karpow, Yeshiva
February 16 - Pedro Machado, Manhattanville
February 9 - Joe Gandarillas, Manhattanville
February 2 - Declan Kerns, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
January 26 - Jael Martinez, Purchase

Libero of the Week
March 2 - Kevin Alarcon, Old Westbury
February 23 - Matthew Diamond, Manhattanville
February 16 - Connor Ruais, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
February 9 - Matthew Diamond, Manhattanville
February 2 - Connor Ruais, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
January 26 - Connor Ruais, St. Joseph’s - Long Island

Rookie of the Week 
March 2 - Trevor Kolar, Manhattanville
February 23 - Jack Cahill, Sarah Lawrence
February 16 - Shaun Mischler, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
February 9 - Raeden Nieves, Mount St. Vincent
February 2 - Jack Cahill, Sarah Lawrence
January 26 - Danny Kanner, Purchase