Winchester came in #2 ranked in the State in the MassHSVB poll and lived up to their billing with a 25-19, 25-21, and 25-23 sweep of Melrose.
The loss drops Melrose to 1-2 after three tough matches.
The positives were numerous as Melrose stood up under relentless pressure from Winchester's attack. The blocking/defense kept numerous plays alive.
In the first set MVB trailed 10-17 and brought the set to within 17-19 before Winchester closed them out.
The second set saw MVB with an early lead 11-8 but Winchester got level at 13, 18, and 19 before finishing off Melrose.
Melrose trailed 2-6 and needed an early Scott Celli timeout. MVB fought back to lead 19-17 forcing a Winchester timeout which led to a Winchester run. Melrose could never get even, getting as close as 23-24 before undefeated Winchester moved on.
Melrose played with the most "force" it's played all season. The back row held its own under a Red & Black barrage.
Three Up (Always hard)
Gen Overlan/Dani DiGiorgio - small in stature but big in heart, the DSes took a pounding and kept a lot of balls in play.
Amelie Johnson/Adriana Santoriello continue to impress at the pins.
Highlights: (late afternoon sun an issue)
Dani makes multiple diving digs before Sadie Smith gets a tip at the net.
Elise Marchais finds a hole.
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