Wednesday, August 24, 2022

"The Road Is Long"


(MELROSE) Tryouts continued for a second day at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Gymnasium. But that's the secondary story after Coach Scott Celli returning Ryan Schmitt to the second chair. 

Speculation on the lineup is just that. Ten players from the 2021 team return. Captains Chloe Gentile, Gia Vlajkovic, and Sadie Jaggers provide strength up the middle. 


2022 Captains Gia, Chloe, and Sadie (photo courtesy Jen Gentile)

Coach Celli searches to replace 300-plus kills from All-State outside hitter Elena Soukos and another 150 or so from Abby Hudson and Ava Burns. Opportunities abound. 

A pitched battle for the back row positions ensues, especially at libero with Autumn Whelan graduated. 
  
Expect the full roster to be known by Wednesday afternoon. There are always a few surprises. 

 

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