Melrose-Central Catholic Photoessay

Melrose's Don Norris keeps the snaps coming. Enjoy and remember to click the shots where parts of the picture appear cut off.

The floor captains meet with an official.
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Central Catholic is one of the top teams in the Commonwealth, year in and year out.
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Melrose's reserves were fully in the game.
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Sophomore Rachel Johnson brought her blocking strength to the middle as usual.
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Jill smashes into the teeth of a Central double block.
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Referee Doug Beech explains why a point had to be replayed.
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The Melrose coaches, Scott Celli and Steve Wall are always exhorting the team to attack, offensively and defensively. Even brief lapses of concentration or intensity can lead to critical momentum swings. Never underestimate the mental part of the game.
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Alyssa swings away over the Central blockers.
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Athena goes up for the block.
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In the shadow of the 2005 state finals banner, Jen Cain hits past the block.
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The Lady Raiders are on the distributing end of congratulations.  Central goes home for the chicken dinner.