Melrose quickly dispatched Stoneham 3-0 in their rematch at Stoneham HS, 25-7, 25-12, 25-6.
The victory moves Melrose to 2-0 in the Middlesex League.
"Stars shine" with the customary top performances from Elena Soukos, Chloe Gentile, and Autumn Whelan. With senior attacker Emily Hudson out, Melrose got excellent production from senior Grace Sanderson and freshman Sadie Jaggers.
It's hard to single out others because once again everyone contributed. Abby Hudson also attacked consistently outside.
Lady Raider Notes: Years ago, a rival coach described Melrose as a "legacy program" because of their longstanding consistency. That hasn't changed as the program continues to progress youngsters through the system to perform at a high level.
The six major volleyball skills are serving, passing, attacking, blocking, digging, and setting. Melrose has veteran Eva Haralabatos as a top ten (in the state) setter and is developing Emma Desmond as one possible successor.
Thus far, the strengths of the team include solid digging/serve receive, passing, and excellent attack. Championship contenders need three dynamite hitters in the mold of Elena, Chloe, and Emily and they have a panoply of pummelers pounding the metaphorical door of playing time including Grace, Abby, Sadie and others.
Blocking and serving consistency often require more time for optimal timing and development.
In addition to former Melrose star Kayla Wyland running the Wakefield program, she has former teammates Jill MacInnes (MGVCA All-State 2013) and Cassidy Barbaro on her staff (hat tip: Coach Scott Celli).
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