"Everybody clap your hands."
Feehan jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and Melrose could only get within four at 10-6. Four service errors didn't help the Lady Raiders. Melrose had nine kills in set one, three each by Athena Ziavras and Siena Mamayek, and a pair by Hannah Brickley. Siena also added a pair of blocks.
Melrose got the jump in set two, with 401 and 6-3 leads. The game was tied at nine when Feehan went on a run to 13-9, but Melrose closed to trail by one at 17-16 and 23-22 and 24-23. Hannah came up big with seven kills in the set, and Athena added another pair along with Colleen Hanscom.
Feehan again came out strong in the third set, as having won the Eastern Athletic Conference for the sixth consecutive season, they prepare for the post-season. They led 9-3 and 18-11. Melrose began a furious comeback with a five point run from 21-14 to close to 21-19. Unfortunately, a costly service error gave Feehan the three point lead that they extended to 23-19. Melrose battled back with kills from Laura Irwin and Athena, but Feehan hung on to seal the victory.
Melrose had twelve set three kills, including six from Laura and three from Hannah.
Tournament Notes: The MIAA postseason tournament meeting occurs Thursday, with Melrose likely to begin play next week. Melrose is likely to have a three seed in Division II North as they begin their quest for a sixth consecutive D2 North final berth.
Melrose hosts Division III powerhouse North Reading Friday at 3:30 for a scrimmage. North Reading is a favorite to go deep into the D3 playoffs along with Frontier.
Projected Top Teams in Division 2:
- Medfield (split with Barnstable)
- Central Catholic (undefeated in MVC, returning D2N champion)
- Bishop Feehan (beat Melrose today)
- Bourne (beat North Quincy yesterday)
- Melrose
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