Stoneham Preview

Melrose puts their 14-1 record on the line Wednesday hosting the Stoneham Spartans, led by their coach Andrew Viselli. Coach Viselli previously led Reading to multiple Middlesex League titles and coached the St. John's Prep Eagles boys to the volleyball state championship.

We can be sure that Stoneham will have improved from its early season defeat.

Melrose has a few tasks as it prepares for the post-season.

• Maximize attack volleyball, including its back row attack
• Continue to emphasize fast starts
• Be prepared defensively to handle the quick set. Top teams in the playoffs will employ the "short ball" to defeat blockers. Maximize communication defensively.
  
• Minimize service errors. Establish a goal of going 'service error free' tomorrow.
  
• Stay healthy.
  

A victory tomorrow officially clinches a tie for the Middlesex League title.

Here's the remaining regular season schedule for the Lady Raiders (click to enlarge). Come out and support this outstanding group of young student-athletes.