Melrose High hosted a Division I state semifinal match, and Central Catholic, an annual Lady Raider opponent, put it on the Quincy Presidents, 25-20, 25-15, and 25-20. Central dominated the spunky Presidents, who brought a boatload of enthusiasm, but lacked the power and skill of the undefeated North champion.
Central's powerful offense is built around the brilliant setting of Carolyn Eddy, who also has a variety of jump serves and devastating back row hitting. Add in the triple threat offense of twin towers Katie Zenevitch and Kendall Derosiers, and outside energy of Maggie Hillman and it's easy to see why Central has found limited opposition on their way to the state finals Saturday at Algonquin High School.
The first set featured a plethora of Zenevitch kills, the second demonstrated the overall talent of Central, and Eddy took over the final sets with her serves and overheads after Quincy took their only lead of the evening early 5-1.
Although Eddy's dominance makes Central who they are, Zenevitch has upped her overall game to include not only consistent hitting and blocking, but even added a back row smash for a point. Coach Gannon Paris has some big shoes to fill next season.
Lady Raider Notes: The Melrose team was on hand to assist during the event and the players looked relaxed and confident heading into tomorrow's showdown with defending champion Medfield. Word has it that the Lady Raiders got a plug last evening during the Bruins' game from a friend of the Melrose family, Andy Brickley. Coach Scott Celli noted that he has received a number of emails wishing the team good fortune tomorrow.
Melrose faces Medfield at Newton South at 7 p.m.
Drink up the experience and make some memories of a lifetime tomorrow.
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