Hilton Head Island, September 1, 2025
News Summary
The Hilton Head Island Seahawks volleyball team struggles with recent losses, falling to River Bluff and Wando, resulting in three consecutive defeats. Despite Violet Poole’s outstanding performance, the team’s record stands at 2-5. In a related note, the community mourns the loss of Joe Monmonier, a longtime athletic director, with support services being offered to students and staff. Memorial arrangements are pending.
Hilton Head Island – The Hilton Head Island Seahawks volleyball team is currently facing a challenging season, with their recent match results signaling a downturn. On August 2024, the Seahawks lost to the River Bluff team with a score of 2-0, and faced River Bluff again shortly after, resulting in another 2-0 loss. These defeats mark three consecutive losses for the team, bringing their overall record to 2-5 after losing to the Wando Warriors on August 30.
River Bluff’s victory elevated their season record to 8-2 and marked their fourth consecutive win. The Seahawks played against Wando on August 30, where they again suffered a 2-0 defeat. In this match, Violet Poole stood out for the Seahawks, contributing eight digs and two assists. Additionally, Lily Oscarsson marked her first kill of the season during this match. Wando, with their victory, improved their overall record to 4-4.
After the recent match against Wando, Hilton Head Island played against Porter-Gaud, although the score for this match is not yet available at the time of reporting. Meanwhile, Wando continued their success by winning their next match against River Bluff with a score of 2-0 on the same day.
In a related matter affecting the Hilton Head Island athletic community, Joe Monmonier, who dedicated over 20 years to Hilton Head Island High School, including 13 years as athletic director, has passed away. Monmonier began his career at the school as a special education teacher and lacrosse coach, receiving recognition for his commitment to student-athletes, colleagues, and developing the school’s athletic programs. He was considered a “true champion” of the Seahawk community and was influential as a mentor to athletic directors throughout South Carolina.
In light of this loss, counseling services will be made available to students and staff on campus starting Monday, July 14. More details regarding memorial services and ways to honor Monmonier’s memory will be announced at a later date.
Standings Summary
| Team | Record | Recent Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island Seahawks | 2-5 | Lost to Wando, River Bluff (2-0 each) |
| River Bluff | 8-2 | Won against Hilton Head, Wando |
| Wando Warriors | 4-4 | Won against Hilton Head, River Bluff |
Key Match Highlights
- Hilton Head Island lost to River Bluff on two occasions, each by 2-0.
- Violet Poole recorded eight digs and two assists in the match against Wando.
- Lily Oscarsson achieved her first kill of the season against Wando.
Next Steps
Hilton Head Island Seahawks are scheduled to continue their season with a match against Porter-Gaud, with results pending. The community also mourns the loss of Joe Monmonier, as preparations for support services and memorial arrangements begin.
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Additional Resources
- MaxPreps: Hilton Head Island Comes Up Short
- Wikipedia: Hilton Head Island
- MaxPreps: Hilton Head Island Takes a Loss
- Google Search: Hilton Head Island Seahawks volleyball
- WJCL: Hilton Head High Mourns Loss of Joe Monmonier
- Google Scholar: Hilton Head Island High School
- MaxPreps: Football Recap Hilton Head Island Takes a Loss
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hilton Head Island
- Island Packet: Sports News
- Google News: Hilton Head Island Seahawks
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