Saturday, November 12, 2011

Sectionals Saturday



The little girl sits in the stands, overwhelmed by it all. She has sixteen 'sisters' on the team, she giggles at the excitement, and stares in awe at the girls clapping, smiling, diving on the floor, and soaring over the net. Someday, maybe she'll be the next one out there.

We've previously reviewed the "Best of the Best" and Melrose added another signature win in the season finale against D1 Central finalist Lincoln-Sudbury.

The best way to get respect is to give it, and Melrose knows that nothing comes easily.

Storylines? There's never a lack in the sectionals.

  • Milestones? Melrose seeks a second 'three-peat' in the D2 North Championship.
  • Tournament experience? Melrose returns for the ninth consecutive year.
  • Local color? Several of the key Bishop Fenwick players come from Melrose.
  • Something new? The site moves to Lawrence with a seating capacity of 3200 and a new car smell (well, not really)
  • History in the making? Coach Scott Celli received induction into the Massachusetts Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame this season. 

Every match has adversity at some point, and how a team performs under pressure becomes its legacy.

  • Play together.
  • Play hard. 
  • Play smart.
  • Have fun.

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