Melrose-Central Photoessay

Click photos to ENLARGE. Photographs courtesy of Don Norris.



Melrose traveled to Andover's Dunn Gymnasium for the fifth consecutive season. After being knocked out for the past three seasons by Melrose, Central had more answers. Melrose is proud of the Lady Raiders accomplishments, with their five year overall regular season record of 106-13, including 22-1 this season. Melrose, like Central, returns four sophomore starters for 2008.

Leslie Hirschfeld (33) and Colleen Hanscom go up to block Audrey Warren, while Gina Ciccone looks on.
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Laura Irwin goes for the block against Lauren Berg
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Libero Lauren Howe (6) bumps to the front while Jess Farr watches
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Laura slams against the 6'2" Katie Zenevitch and Lindsay Phenix
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Leslie slams around the block
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As always, the Melrose faithful turned out en mass to support the locals.
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While Leslie hits you can see the surrounding Melrose defense ready to respond to a possible block with (left to right) Hannah Brickley, Laura, Lauren, Gina, and Colleen in position. Sophomores Hannah, Lauren, and Colleen will battle Central for the next two seasons.
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Hannah goes up to slam into Zenevitch and Phenix
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Hannah and Colleen go up for the double block
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Laura splits the block this time.
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Laura puts the spike through Katie Z on this attempt while her teammates stand ready for the block
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Hannah's timing and 'ups' allowed her to lead Melrose in blocks this season, as well as making the 'Best Six' team from the thirteen team North Shore League
___________________________________________________________________Another block attempt, with Hannah and Gina using the 0.2 second 'window' to get into blocking position. Reasonable hand position with fingers spread and net penetration.
____________________________________________________________________The Lady Raiders take the D2 North consolation trophy for the second time in the past fifth season.
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Senior Captains Lauren Howe, Gina Ciccone, and Leslie Hirschfeld accept the runnerup trophy.

Congratulations on a terrific career.