Mount Saint Vincent’s Nieves Named Second Team All‑Skyline

Freshman outside hitter Orlando Nieves emerged as the offensive leader for the Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins, earning Second Team All‑Skyline honors after a breakout season in Riverdale. His selection — the program’s first All‑Skyline nod since 2019 — highlights a young core that could push the Dolphins back into the Skyline Conference Championship Tournament.

Orlando Nieves finished his debut campaign in the Bronx as Mount Saint Vincent’s go‑to scorer, piling up 266 kills and 310 points to secure Second Team All‑Skyline recognition in voting by conference head coaches. The Orlando, Florida native’s performance stands out for a Dolphins squad intent on returning to postseason play in the Skyline Conference.

Game Highlights

Nieves paced the Dolphins across 23 matches, one of only three players to start every contest this season. Beyond his team‑leading 266 kills, he contributed 121 digs, 38 service aces and 10 total blocks — numbers that underscore his all‑around impact on both offense and defense.

Outstanding  Play

Consistency was a hallmark of Nieves’ season. His scoring output and reliability in the starting lineup gave Mount Saint Vincent a dependable attack option night after night, a rare commodity for a freshman on a rebuilding roster. Those service aces and defensive stats also reflected a player comfortable contributing in multiple phases.

The Future

For The Dolphins Nieves becomes the first Dolphin to earn All‑Skyline recognition since Jose Estrella in 2019, signaling a potential turning point for the program. With several underclassmen showing promise, Mount Saint Vincent enters the offseason with realistic expectations of advancing toward the Skyline Conference Championship Tournament.

Concerns

In NYC Mount Saint Vincent’s Riverdale campus is part of the tightly contested New York college athletics landscape, where young talent can quickly alter competitive balance. Nieves’ emergence gives local fans and NYC college sports followers a homegrown storyline to watch as the Dolphins chase postseason relevance in the borough and conference.

Onward

As the Dolphins plan for next season, Nieves projects to be a focal point of the offense and a leader for a youthful roster. Mount Saint Vincent will look to convert this freshman momentum into wins and a return trip to the Skyline Conference Championship Tournament, with Nieves leading the charge