Upcoming Schedule and More

Melrose has a break in the schedule with no games until Wednesday as the Lady Raiders begin a three game road trip. Highlighting the trip are games against Burlington (undefeated in the Middlesex League) and always tough Central Catholic from the Merrimack Valley Conference.

Apropos of nothing:

Once again "the usual suspects" come to mind. Melrose pre-season scrimmage opposition Newton North, Canton, and North Andover appear prominently among "The Globe Top 20". Don't sleep on Central Catholic which has lost to Barnstable and North Andover. 

Bishop Fenwick (as previously discussed) got overlooked in the previous polls, but has three strong attackers and consistent defense, the recipe for success, and its only defeat came in a close match with Medfield. 

Middlesex League standings from Maxpreps.com. Belmont defeated Reading in a mild surprise, and Winchester's only loss came to Melrose. Woburn, host to EVO (Athletic Evolution) volleyball has made strides despite their short history of Middlesex League play.

Homenewshere.com has a preview of Middlesex League teams in their coverage area.

Burlington, like Melrose is undefeated in the Middlesex League. They will provide a stiff challenge when the host Melrose Friday.