Game 9: Melrose 3 Stoneham 0

They say "you can't go home again." That's not exactly true, as Coach Scott Celli and the Lady Raiders stopped in Stoneham long enough for a three set victory.

Everyone available on the roster played a lot and well. Coach Celli mixed and matched a lot of players throughout the match.

Jill Mercer's smooth serve (16 serves, no errors) and solid defense and Bella Federico's net play stood out for me.

Elsewhere in the Middlesex League:

Melrose continues its road swing Friday at always tough Central Catholic at 6 P.M. Melrose and Central have played some great matches over the years with both teams having their share of big wins.