Senior Night Thursday

Melrose hosts the Bishop Feehan Shamrocks (11-4) Thursday in a pivotal matchup on Senior Night. The recognition of the seniors occurs at 4:45 p.m. with the game to follow at 5:30.

Bishop Feehan's record is more than deceptive, as they have lost four games (by identical 3-1 scores) to very strong Central Mass teams Medfield and Westborough, among the top handful of teams in the state. They have also defeated very strong Medway and Case squads. Coming out of Division 2 South, Feehan has a real chance to advance to the State Championship game, although the Division 2 West region has some very high enrollment schools.

Feehan was undefeated in the Eastern League, and their small league affords them an opportunity to seek out challenging and attractive non-league games to improve their team by facing good competition.Feehan, like Melrose has plenty of seniors, and a diversified offense led by Kate Hill.

Thursday's match should offer local fans a chance to celebrate the senior's last regular season game at home and to see a strong out-of-area team that plays quality volleyball in a terrific schedule.