The Wilmington Wildcats made the pilgrimage to the Marcoux Gymnasium Monday afternoon, and came away with nary but catnip, as the Lady Raiders downed the visitors in three games. The victory raised Melrose's record to 2-0 with a pair of league contests upcoming this week.
Melrose started their "Kiddie Korps" five sophomores with co-captain Gina Ciccone sidelined by an ankle injury. C0-captain Leslie Hirschfeld was the sole senior starter, flanked by Hannah Brickley in the middle, Alex Harlow and Laura Irwin outside, with Jess Farr libero and Colleen Hanscom setting.
The defense played solidly through most of the first game, a 25-8 rout. Everyone got into the action, with Sophomore Annmarie Wiesen having a service run near the end of the first game. Co-captain Lauren Howe looked particularly steady on the back line and Farr continues to grow into her libero role.
Game 2 and 3 proved sloppy, and fans and coaches alike agreed that a general level of sloppiness occurred during the latter games, although the outcome was never in doubt.
Alex Harlow filled in solidly for Gina, and Kelly O'Neill showed good defensive skills in her first varsity appearance this regular season.
Nicole Glavin again showed her athleticism coming up with some big hits in the third game.
Lady Raider Notes: Melrose reduced their service errors to six for the game, although Coach Celli would like that to fall further. Melrose hosts Stoneham Wednesday and travels to Reading for the annual Tong Wars on Friday.
The Lady Raiders victory brings their cumulative record for the past five seasons to 86-12, 74-8 during the regular season and 12-4 in the post-season.
"In the House" at various times watching were Superintendent of Schools Joe Casey, AD Pat Ruggiero, well-known local Coach Ralph Labella, and a few alumni volleyballers, including Karen and Paula Sen.
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