Melrose dropped seven spots in the latest maxpreps.com rankings. The Lady Raiders sole loss and overall low strength of schedule probably accounted for this.
Nonetheless, the team has a great opportunity to go deep into the postseason this year.
Within Division 2 North, the playoff picture is a lot more complicated. Bishop Fenwick is the highest ranked team (21 within the Division), but Greater Lawrence is undefeated and will get a top seed. Winchester, Burlington, North Reading, and Stoneham are the highest ranked other north teams within the top 50. Boston English is also undefeated, and their low strength of schedule won't impact their playoff seeding within the MIAA tournament.
Melrose is likely to face (statistically) either North Reading, Fenwick, or one of their Middlesex League rivals in a quarterfinal matchup.
Just a reminder, that it's Senior Night this evening, the final regular season appearance at home for the five graduating Lady Raiders.
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