Melrose made another deep playoff run with strong play from its four seniors who will leave big shoes to fill.
Outside hitters Elena Soukos and Abby Hudson brought a lot of thump to the lineup, libero Autumn Whelan was an exceptional defender, and Ava Burns produced at both right side and serving.
Melrose will return experience with Gia Vlajkovic who might engender thoughts of a "two setter" system because of her hitting prowess, strong middles in Chloe Gentile and Sadie Jaggers, and solid defenders in Ava McSorley and Emma Desmond.
Big opportunities are out there for players to step up and fill the edges and for someone to earn the libero slot.
Coach Celli reminds players each postseason gathering that all spots are open and the ascension of Burns in particular proved that correct. As Shakespeare wrote, "oh reason not the need" another alternative is to return Gia to the outside for her dynamic hitting.
Expect no tears from Middlesex League opponents.
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