Sunday, November 07, 2010

The Post-Season is Almost Here



Photos courtesy of Don Norris. Always click to enlarge and view the whole picture.

My daughters loved the post-season...playing the better teams, with the higher stakes, win or you're out...survive and advance. The playoffs give players a chance to step up under the bright lights and raise their game to their highest level.

And both as a parent and as a fan, I shared those sentiments. Time flies by, and each of those 31 playoffs games (15 volleyball, 16 basketball) becomes a more distant memory. For players participating in their first playoff game, know that you're just getting your feet wet. Many more are coming. For the newcomers and  veterans alike, carpe diem. 

As the 2010 version of Melrose volleyball takes the court tomorrow, embrace the experience and find your kefi (ask Athena). Leave nothing behind. 


Senior tri-captain Athena Ziavras.


Junior tri-captain Jill Slabacheski



Junior tri-captain Alyssa DiRaffaele


Junior defensive specialist Maggie Moriarty


Junior setter Rachael Wolley


Junior outside hitter Brittany Adelman (left) and Sophomore outside hitter Sydney Doherty (right)


Sophomore setter Brooke Bell


Sophomore middle blocker Rachel Johnson


Sophomore middle hitter Sarah McGowan


Sophomore opposite Jen Cain


Sophomore opposite Kayla Wyland


Sophomore defensive specialist Amanda Commito


Freshman defensive specialist Cassidy Barbaro


Rachel Ardizzoni freshman outside hitter, promoted to the playoff roster


Melrose enters the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year, seeking its eighth consecutive appearance in the Division 2 North sectional finals and their fifth D2 North title in eight years. Go for it!

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