Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Playoffs Sweet 16: Melrose 3 North Quincy 0

Melrose (20-2) Ousted #21 seeded North Quincy, 25-17, 25-21, and 25-17 in a defensive struggle. The visitors brought an exceptional defense but Melrose had too many guns and prevailed. Fifth-seeded Melrose travels to #4 Billerica Thursday for a six-o'clock showdown. 

 

Sadie Jaggers (10) got off to a fast start with a block. 

 

Abby Hudson finds a rare hole in the North Quincy defense.

North Quincy came out strong in the second period with exceptional defense including the "pancake dig" in this rally. 

 

With Melrose trailing 5-2 in the second, Sadie came up with another key block. 

 

With the score 23-21, Melrose finds All-State hitter Elena Soukos for the big winner. 

 

Melrose controlled the third set and Melrose moves on to the Elite 8.

Game Analysis: It was the potent Melrose offense against a stubborn North Quincy defense. Melrose didn't get as much offense from quick sets as usual and North Quincy made Melrose win points elsewhere. 

A stout performance from Autumn Whelan, Ava McSorley, and Emma Desmond in the back was another key to victory. 

Melrose's defensive plays of the game came on a losing point (below). 

 










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