Juice

"Juice" is a versatile term. At the bottom comes the following: 

power or influence:

My cousin Gianni's got all the juice in this neighborhood.

The beauty of sport arises as players define themselves and their destiny. They have "the juice" more than the school, the athletic department, the fans, the coaches, anybody. 

Occasionally, a team like the 2012 team has overwhelming talent, so much juice enabling overpowering the opposition. 

Success intersects talent, health, and luck. Talent and recognition are not the same. Melrose has four players recognized as league All-Stars and two other experienced seniors (Gg Albuja, Sofia Papatsoris) who often performed at that level. Emme Boyer looked comfortable and productive at opposite in the first playoff game. 

Time will dictate the possible return of Carol Higonenq. In the meantime, some combination of young talent and veterans are available to step up. Bring the juice. 

Lagniappe. MVB travels to Longmeadow that thumped Minnechaug to advance. On to the Sweet 16.