One Small Step for Mass

All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin'
On such a winter's day
--California Dreamin' (The Mamas and the Papas)

Volleyball was invented in Massachusetts, and they still play a little here. Three time state Division I Champion Barnstable, winner of 76 consecutive games, held up Massachusetts' end of the deal with a rout of Beverly Hills, California yesterday at Marshfield.

Last season Barnstable topped Andover in straight games to capture the state title, and Melrose had handed Division I North champion a loss at Dunn Gym in Andover.

Melrose faces Andover later this season in a rematch.