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The Lady Raiders prepare for the new season, looking to better last season's outstanding 22-1 campaign that ended at the hands of Central Catholic. Melrose returns a young, but experienced team that will compete against the top area teams this season.All-state middle hitter Tri-captain Hannah Brickley looks to add the most serious hardware to her trophy case, a D2 North Championship and beyond.
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A pair of basketball standouts, setter Colleen Hanscom (L) and Siena Mamayek will ably assist the Melrose offense.
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With a full season of varsity experience under her belt, Laura Irwin will be a formidable outside hitter who can deliver with the best in Melrose history.
__________________________________________________________Fortunately, defender Jess Farr will only have to deal with one ball at a time this season.
______________________________________________________A panoramic view of much of the team, from left, Hannah Brickley, Athena Ziavras, Jess Farr, Alex Harlow, Allie Walsh, Siena Mamayek, Kelly O'Neill, and Annmarie Wiesen.
_____________________________________________________Alex Harlow competes for time in the back row.
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Sophomore Athena Ziavras looks to transform potential into performance.
_________________________________________________Senior Tri-Captain Kelly O'Neill has her game face on already.
______________________________________________________Tricaptain Setter Colleen Hanscom brings athleticism and versatility including blocking power to the position. Jess Farr looks on (R).
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Annmarie (R) penetrates the net to block Siena.
______________________________________________________Head Coach Scott Celli has helped bring three Division II North championships to Melrose and helped make the volleyball program one of the most popular sports in Melrose.
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Melrose fans look forward to an exciting season including a match with perennial State Champion Barnstable. The keys to success include 1) consistency, 2) steady improvement of the serve-return game, and 3) aggressiveness from the hitters to prevent the opposition from getting in position to score easier points.
Photos courtesy of Don Norris.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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