With postseason play, the only "rankings" that matter derive from postseason play. That said, the MIAA power rankings count toward seeding that determines home games and opponent.
Melrose remains in the 2.18 to 1.97 rating "bracket." As the season progresses, it becomes more difficult to go up or down dramatically.
Competing against "better" teams helps, provided you play well, impacting the "margin of victory" column.
Within Division 2, Melrose has three higher-ranked opponents (Duxbury, Burlington, and Wakefield), one lower ranked in Woburn (1.43) and later faces D3 opponents Stoneham (0.299) and Watertown (-1.42).
I'd hypothesize that the power rating may not change much, although a home game is still possible.
The best advice? Compete, work to improve and execute and let the ratings chips fall where they may.
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