Monday, August 27, 2007

Volleyball Season is Here

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Volleyball hopefuls at tryouts.
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Coaches Scott Celli and Steve Wall first look to recapture the Middlesex League title.
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Co-Captain Gina Ciccone is the sole returner from the State Finalist team of 2005. Gina brings steadiness and experience to both the front and the back lines.
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Colleen Hanscom takes over the reins at setter this season, trying to follow in the big footsteps of setters who have brought Melrose to the D2 North Championship final the past four seasons - Amanda Labella, Amanda Hallett, and Taylor Pearson.
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Siena Mamayek joins the volleyball program as a Sophomore this season, after a successful season on the Lady Raiders' basketball team.
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Co-Captain Leslie Hirschfeld gave Melrose a defensive presence at the net, essential for keeping the Melrose offense on the attack.
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Run and Fun
. Co-Captain Lauren Howe (above) and Laura Irwin (below) are two potent hitters looking to return Melrose to its power hitting roots.
__________________________________________________________________________________Standing out in a crowd. Hannah Brickley (center) anchored the Lady Raiders interior defense last season as a Freshman. Coaches Celli and Wall and Melrose fans know there won't be any sophomore jinx.
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Volleyball techniques from You Tube.

Photos courtesy of Don Norris.

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