Melrose completed the first circuit of the Middlesex League campaign, defeating Lexington 25-13, 25-12, and 25-17. Melrose moves to 9-0 headed into Monday's D2 North title rematch against Central.
Melrose went out fast 6-0 before Lexington stormed back to within 8-7. Melrose then went on an 11-4 run to put game one out of reach. Melrose managed eight kills including a quartet by Laura Irwin and a pair apiece for Siena Mamayek and Hannah Brickley. Lexington showed good digs from the back, denying the Melrose hitters.
Game two showed a lot of twofers, with Melrose leading 2-1, 8-4, 10-5, 12-6, 14-7, 16-8, and 24-12. Colleen Hanscom set up another ten kills including five from Hannah and three from Athen Ziavras.
The final frame saw Lexington on top early 6-4 and 10-5, as Jane Bergin's team showed no quit. But talent won out as Melrose exploded for a 12-2 run behind Laura's frozen milk serve and Hannah's jump service. Lexington got as close as 21-17 with good defense, but Melrose sealed the deal. Hannah had four more kills, Siena's defense excelled, and the Lady Raiders continued their unbeaten string.
Lexington's defense helps to prepare Melrose for the Monday showdown with the Merrimack Valley Conference leader Central, ranked third in Massachusetts behind Medfield and Barnstable. Melrose will need consistency and aggressiveness against the taller and talented host that now plays in Division I.
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