Melrose-Watertown Volleyball Photoessay

Photographs courtesy of Don Norris.

I try to post the 'best' shots and stay away from a few selected shots that for whatever reason... Also, I can only post the pictures received. Occasionally, all the players aren't available; they know who they are. And sometimes the spelling...so without further ado...

Jill Slabacheski had an impressive debut in her second season as a hitter.
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Junior Athena Ziavras also got off to a great start in 2009.
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Amanda Commito is the first freshman ever to start a first game for Melrose, which is saying something when Melrose has had three All-State players, and four players named All-Scholastics.
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AnneMarie Wiesen adds experience up from front, and versatility in setting.
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Heidi Wall is one of the first ladies of Melrose volleyball.
___________________________________________________________This year's team is a blend of youth and experience. From left, Coach Wall, Siena Mamayek, Athena, Brooke Bell, Coach Celli, Colleen Hanscom, Alyssa DiRaffaele, Jill Slabacheski, Amanda Commito, Alex Harlow, and AnneMarie Wiesen.
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Jill, Laura Irwin, and Hannah Brickley will have a big role in Melrose's offensive attack this year.
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Back row players like Alex Harlow and Jess Farr are critical against the big hitters.
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The Melrose brain trust of Coach Scott Celli (R) and Steve Wall have taken the locals to the sectionals for six straight years and playoffs for seven consecutive seasons.
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Jess (L) and Amanda in between points.
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Sophomore Alyssa DiRaffaele shows competitiveness at the net.
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Athena spikes, with Jess, Alyssa, and Senior Middle Hitter Siena Mamayek prepare for a return.
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The fans turn out for the Lady Raiders.
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From left: Jess, AnneMarie, Siena, Alyssa, freshman setter Brooke Bell, and the coaches.