The Melrose Lady Raiders volleyball team got out to a terrific Middlesex League start with a straight game victory over Lexington, 25-12, 25-20, and 25-19 in sweltering Marcoux Gymnasium.
Lexington Coach Jane Bergin's team came in tall and aggressive, but Melrose's overall quickness and superior net play carried the match. Melrose's front line of Hannah Brickley, Nicole Glavin, Leslie Hirschfeld, and Laura Irwin dominated the net for most of the match, with timely blocks from Hannah, Nicole, and Leslie.
Sophomore Libero Jess Farr had a solid performance in her first varsity start, ably assisted by good work by Lauren Howe and Gina Ciccone in the back line. Melrose will improve their passing to setter Colleen Hanscom as the season evolves, working toward the ideal dig, set, slam combination that breeds playoff wins.
Coaches Scott Celli and Steve Wall had to be pleased with the effort and intensity, and excited by the overall quality of play for the opener. Doubtless they will hope for improved service percentage, passing consistency, and even more aggressive attacking at the net. All in all a good win.
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