Where There's Wilmington, There's a Way, Melrose 3-1

The Lady Raiders took to the road to face a North Shore League opponent from the Cape Ann League, traveling to Wilmington. Wilmington started fast taking Game 1, 25-19, as Melrose had trouble gaining consistency with the dig-set-spike triad essential to winning volleyball.

But the Lady Raiders V-ballers rebounded smartly to overwhelm their hosts, winning the next three games 25-10, 25-4, and 25-4.

Wilmington has struggled this season in the CAL, A combination of solid defense, consistent service, and Wilmington inefficiency gave Melrose the victory. Melrose got particularly good serving from Allie Broussard and freshman Hannah Brickley as they ran their overall record to 6-1.

Lady Raider Notes: The volleyballers host a car wash from 10-2 P.M. Saturday at the Melrose High School parking lot. Come out and support your team.

Melrose moves into a rugged part of the schedule, hosting Hamilton-Wenham at Roosevelt School Gymnasium at 4 P.M. Tuesday, before facing Andover and North Andover away Thursday and Friday.

Thanks to Superfan Dick Collas for game highlights and scores.