Senior Night Tuesday

Tuesday brings Senior Night where fans and teammates recognize the contributions of seniors graduating from the program. 

The MVMMS gym is decorated, Coach Celli introduces players and their parents, and a younger teammate reads a testimonial to her teammate. 

Seniors graduating include: 

• Ava Burns
• Abby Hudson
• Elena Soukos
• Autumn Whelan

This group had a unique experience, last year's season postponed and shortened during the spring and yet having the most games played in a calendar year. 

Burns has filled the opposite role well and a designated server with her lefthanded offerings. She's a great example of a player who forced her way into the picture.

 

Hudson is part of the "Sister Act" so commonly seen in the program, following in the footsteps of her sister Emily, a freshman at WPI. She's an excellent all-around player, a power hitter in the mold of Laura Irwin, and looks to come back from injury this week.

Soukos is one of the elite players in the history of Melrose volleyball, a powerful hitter and server who doubles as a stout defender. When long-time observers talk about the top players in Melrose history, she's in the conversation. 

Whelan is small in stature and big in skill and heart. She's among the top liberos in program history who also has a monster serve. 

The game is scheduled to start at 630 but the festivities occur before the game. 

Images courtesy of Jen Gentile. 

Final thoughts. Teddy Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Our memories fade with time as we remember former teams and players. 

Jill MacInnes anchored the defense of the 2012 Title team, as J-Mac made stellar plays. 

The road win at Westborough was one of the team's signature wins.