Volleyball Teams Celebrate Another Banner Year

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” - Charles Dickens,  A Tale of Two Cities

Melrose volleyball claimed its fourteenth consecutive league volleyball title, undefeated within the Freedom Division. The victors got the spoils with a distanced celebration at the Prince Pizza tent. 

Coach Scott Celli noted the combined record of the program (Varsity, JVa, JVb) was 29-2, including 12-1 for the Varsity. 

Players got a variety of certificates, varsity letters, bars, stars, and swag. 

Coaches Celli, Schmitt, and Mays distributed praise and awards and Coach Celli announced Fall 2021 captains. 

Middlesex League All-Stars: 

• Eva Haralabatos 
• Autumn Whelan 
• Elena Soukos
• Middlesex League MVP Emily Hudson

Team Awards:

• Top Server - Eva Haralabatos
• Best Defender - Autumn Whelan
• Top Attacker - Elena Soukos
• Unsung Hero - Emma Desmond
• Most Improved - Abby Hudson
• MVP - Emily Hudson
• Coaches Award - Chloe Gentile

Captains are selected through a rigorous process including an essay, team vote, coaches' discussion, and consultation with the MHS Principal (Mr. Merrill) and Athletic Director (Mr. Fogarty). Selectees for the fall 2021 season are: 

• Autumn Whelan
• Chloe Gentile
• Elena Soukos
• Abby Hudson

Coach Celli noted that this was the most versatile offense since the 2012 State Championship team and the depth of the attackers was exceptional.