Saturday, May 09, 2026

Unanswered Questions

Hope is not a strategy.” Everyone goes as far as the talent takes them. Skilled, athletic, and tough players can succeed without elite size. MVB 2012 was not exceptionally tall, but the pieces fit exceptionally well.

Every team enters a campaign with unanswered questsions. 

Questions:

  • Who are the three hitters who will deliver over 550 kills?
  • How much development occurred in the offseason for the 10+ sophomores and juniors with a shot to be on MVB 26?
  • Can the pin blockers become more impactful this season?
  • Will the graduation of Sabine Wenzel make Melrose more diverse and less predictable offensively?
  • Will Sadie Smith approach or eclipse 600 assists?
  • Who wins the intense battle for designated servers that requires both strong serving and solid defense?
  • Will a blocking pair emerge to become a force that limits opponents’ outside attack?
  • How will the revised ML12 schedule with an in-season tournament play out?
  • Will “young experience” help Melrose close out the “Gotta Have It” moments?
  • Who makes the dynamic athletic leap as unexpected contributors?
Every season is a cliffhanger. 


Lagniappe. Be able to set and attack from off the net. 

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