Crowds and fireworks surrounded the Middle School in search of an upset. But not tonight. Melrose hosted top-ranked Westborough and the visitors dominated 10-25, 22-25, 12-25. Melrose falls to 10-2.
Westborough demonstrated the power and precision according their undefeated status tonight dominating in every aspect of the match.
The Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School showcased two of Massachusetts' legacy programs, in a battle where the Rangers continue to hold the upper hand.
Despite graduating all-everything Quinn Anderson, the Rangers had plenty of residual firepower. The Rangers are led by Georgia Tyrell, averaging 4.7 kills/set while the team has a stunning hitting percentage of .220. They have a service aces/errors ratio of 116/101 showing they are "going for it" on many serves, demonstrated by a serving percentage of 86%.
Volleyball "positive" scoring arises from aces, blocks, and attacks and Westborough controlled the match throughout. In the first set Tyrell scored early and often. Melrose won an officiating controversy at point 9, trailing 6-3 only to see the Rangers run off a seven point run to put the set out of reach. Sabine Wenzel and Carol Higonenq both had a few first set kills but it wasn't enough.
Melrose took the early edge in the second set leading 8-3 leading to a Roger Anderson Westborough timeout. Westborough gradually assumed control of the set before Melrose narrowed the score to 20-22 forcing a Ranger timeout. Melrose knotted the score at 22-22 but an error and two Westborough points won the set.
Melrose trailed early in the third set 7-15 leading to a timeout. Emme Boyer had a few kills in the frame but MVB couldn't generate consistent attacks. MVB never was able to seize momentum as they couldn't generate attacks, blocks or more than a couple of aces in the match and Westborough moved to 10-0.
There was no single issue that resulted in a Westborough win. They won on offense, defense, serve and serve receive, and at the net. Melrose didn't play its "A game" and Westborough is largely responsible for that.
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