Bracketology

Eighty-three teams started in Division 2. Four remain.

It starts with the players, coaches, and community support...like great photos from Don Norris.

Melrose fans travel well, and expect an even bigger turnout tomorrow (Tuesday) at Billerica High School.

Melrose is at its best when it plays a relentless, attacking style.

Over three hundred kills from Sarah McGowan...and a defense ready to cover have been a huge part of that success.

But the constant development and infusion of new talent matters, too.

The old kids on the block are critical as well.

The "Great Wall" added fourteen kills of their own in the sectional final.

Don Norris captures the core of the defense in this great shot.

Here's anonymous commentary from the Web:

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Tourney Contenders

I saw Barnstable once and they looked good. But, Lincoln-Sudbury or Newton North(who has already beaten Barnstable this year) could take DI.Melrose looks more polished this year than in the past. Their offense is very basic but they control the ball well and that is the key. This might finally be their year. None of the central teams look like they can pull it off. Have not seen Canton, looking at their schedule they only played one good team, Notre Dame, Hingham(they are a contender) and just got by 3-2. They have lost sets to a lot of middle of the road teams. I will say Melrose in D2.D3, Frontier has Cassidy Stankowski, end of story.