Melrose hosted Reading Thursday in a battle of Middlesex League volleyball powers. The volleyball version of the Hatfields and the McCoys always brings out the competitive fires in the young competitors from both communities that make them proud. Melrose came out on top this time, but not without battling through four games including two with extra points.
The defense never rests. Service aside, all offense begins with defense.______________________________-
Siena Mamayek hits around the double block.___________________________________________
Although coaches Celli and Wall are the 'brain trust', Melrose continues to have teams full of players with outstanding academic credentials as well.______________________________
Alex Harlow bumps a serve-receive to setter Colleen Hanscom.__________________________________-
The team is all ears as Coach Celli instructs.______________________
Volleyball is fun, even keeping score._____________________________
Hannah Brickley and Annmarie Wiesen put up the double block.____________________________
An enthusiastic crowd looked on._______________________
Laura Irwin hits through the double block. The Reading defenders have good height, fingers spread, and penetrate the airspace above the net._________________________________
The fans enjoyed the action.__________________________________
Colleen and Hannah go up for the block.______________________
Laura goes up for the block.__________________________
Hannah sends it in._______________________________
Annmarie showing good technique.___________________________
Siena and Annmarie on the double block._________________________
Hannah. Talented. A palindrome.________________________________
Sophomore Athena Ziavras has a bright future ahead._________________________________________________
The joy of victory.______________________________________
The junior varsity has many talented young players who will contribute to future championship teams._____________________________________________
Coach Steve Wall's chargers warm up._____________________________
Developing a consistent serve is a vital skill.____________________________________
T-E-A-M. "It is amazing what can be accomplished, when nobody cares who gets the credit."
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