Game 13: Melrose 3 Burlington 0 and More

Melrose played an early (10 AM) holiday postponement game at Burlington and extended its winning streak to thirteen with a solid straight set win.

The box score shows the substantial role of Sarah McGowan as usual, and the rising prominence of Rachel Johnson as a hitter, adding seven kills.

Melrose moves into a three game homestand (Belmont, Arlington, Burlington) before next week's epic match at Westborough.

The latest Maxpreps.com state rankings show Melrose holding the fourth spot with Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) on the rise after a win against powerful Frontier.

Jeff Mate' contributes some junior varsity and freshman snaps. The steady improvement of the younger squads are essential to the ongoing success of the varsity program.