Globe Rankings

The Boston Globe volleyball rankings came out today. For whatever flaws the Maxpreps.com rankings have, at least they have some statistical basis.

Last week saw some fascinating developments:

• Medfield lost to Medway (and faces Frontier this week)
• Reading traveled to Longmeadow and the "left coast" leader showed they were a force, beating the Rockets 3-1
• North Reading, which was off to a slow start, beat Bishop Fenwick 3-2. Maybe Fenwick was beaten up, coming off the Melrose loss, but the Hornets have won 8 of their last 11 and deserve some attention. 
• Marlborough continues to roll, having lost only one set all season. They could be the Central favorite as of now. 
• Fairhaven has arguably the top hitter in the state in Kara Charette, whom Melrose battled last year. 

Tomorrow's Westborough match is the best road competition coming into the Middle School Gymnasium this season, and local volleyball fans should be treated to the equivalent of a late-round playoff game. Varsity games follow the JV, and usually tip off somewhere between 5 and 5:30. Come and support the Lady Raiders. Expect a great match.