Countdown to the Regular Season, 4 Days to Go

Melrose opens its season Saturday, March 6th, high noon hosting Stoneham. 

The Lady Raiders come off a 19-4 season with starters returning at setter (Eva Haralabatos), defensive specialist (Autumn Whelan), and attackers (Emily Hudson, Chloe Gentile, Elena Soukos). That core, by itself would be expected to compete for a deep playoff run. 

Volleyball fans will be curious to see how Coach Celli and his staff restock the back row defense and opposite hitter. Next, we'll see how the depth emerges. 

(Click photographs to enlarge. Images courtesy Jen Gentile)

Girls can jump.