Melrose faced long odds against an undefeated Central Catholic team, a regional team that draws from many communities, and has a proud basketball tradition. Central prevailed for the second consecutive season, but moves to Division 1 next season.
Don Norris shows his pictorial magic once again in documenting the experience.
Melrose had plenty of unity and spirit, but some critical injuries as well._________________________________________________
Melrose had some big shoes to fill...
...with Laura Irwin sidelined with an ankle injury.____________________________________________________________
At times Melrose was helpless as 6/2" Katie Z. tips over the block______________________________________________________________
Sophomore Athena Ziavras went after the slam aggressively._______________________________________________________
Siena Mamayek goes up against the Central block while the defense crouches ready._________________________________________________________
Hannah Brickley was outstanding on both offense and defense, with Alex Harlow and libero Jess Farr (22)nearby.______________________________________________________
As always, Melrose brought a large and enthusiastic crowd. Notice the low ceiling that contributed to EIGHTEEN balls played off the overhead and many near misses.____________________________________________________________
Hannah had a big task with the Central blocking.____________________________________________
Hannah hitting into the teeth of the block.______________________________________________________
Siena had a big year with another year of experience.___________________________________________________________
Freshman Jill Slabacheski (8) gained valuable experience in her first sectional championship._______________________________________________
Colleen Hanscom is a force as setter and defender._______________________________________________
Athena spikes.__________________________________________________________
Siena is the picture of concentration.______________________________________________________
There MUST be a story behind this picture.___________________________________________________________
Jess Farr had an outstanding season at libero.______________________________________________________
The lead offiicial gives the Central coach a yellow card. The officials deserved a yellow card for having a very consistent but poor outing concerning line calls and net violations. Melrose was the beneficiary of more than their share of calls.____________________________________________________________
Hannah tips over Central's athletic duo of Zenevitch and Berg.___________________________________________________
The Lady Raider captains accept the finalist trophy from an MIAA official._______________________________________________________________
The team shows its disappointment after a valiant effort but third consecutive runnerup performance in the sectionals. They showed heart and toughness of which they should be proud.
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