Globe North notes on players to watch.
Rankings will come out later today or tomorrow.
Tomorrow's showdown with AC will feature a pair of teams with aspirations in Division 2 North.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Melrose - Watertown Photoessay
A lot of great shots from the incomparable Don Norris. Click frames to enlarge.
It's gratifying to see a lot of young players whom we coached in middle school enjoy success at the next level.
It's gratifying to see a lot of young players whom we coached in middle school enjoy success at the next level.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Game 18: Melrose 3 Stoneham 0
Melrose remained undefeated in ML play with a 25-16, 25-19, 25-20 win at Stoneham. Stoneham brought a hard-hitting attack but it wasn't enough to defeat the diversified Melrose attack.
The Lady Raiders dominated the opening set, leading 7-2, 12-3, and 18-8 before Stoneham mounted late resistance.
Meri Lessing and Victoria Crovo each had a trio of kills, and Hannah Mulcahey had a pair of late kills to ice the set in which Melrose had a lone service error.
The second set was tighter, with back-and-forth action, Melrose up 4-1 and 6-3, only to see the Spartans knot the score at 7 and 8, before Melrose opened a 12-8 edge. But Stoneham fought back to tie at 13, with Melrose regaining the lead for good at 14-13. Twelve kills and a closing burst from 18-17 with a 7-2 run clinched the set.
Marissa Cataldo delivered four kills, Allie Nolan a pair along with Victoria, and four late kills from Meghan Leyne, Cat Torpey, and two from Marissa finished the hosts.
Two service errors marred the set.
Stoneham had control for the early part of the final frame, leading 6-4, 10-6, and 15-10. But Melrose had a six point run to lead until Stoneham leveled the set at 16. But a 7-1 Melrose burst took a lead to 23-17 before Stoneham narrowed the advantage to 23-20. A critical kill by Leyne brought Melrose to within a point of victory, completed with a Victoria serve.
Meri, Meghan, and Victoria each had a pair of kills to lead the way for Melrose, with Meghan coming up big in crunch time as she works to carve out a role down the stretch.
The victory brings Melrose to 17-1 with the next match next week at Arlington Catholic.
The Lady Raiders dominated the opening set, leading 7-2, 12-3, and 18-8 before Stoneham mounted late resistance.
Meri Lessing and Victoria Crovo each had a trio of kills, and Hannah Mulcahey had a pair of late kills to ice the set in which Melrose had a lone service error.
The second set was tighter, with back-and-forth action, Melrose up 4-1 and 6-3, only to see the Spartans knot the score at 7 and 8, before Melrose opened a 12-8 edge. But Stoneham fought back to tie at 13, with Melrose regaining the lead for good at 14-13. Twelve kills and a closing burst from 18-17 with a 7-2 run clinched the set.
Marissa Cataldo delivered four kills, Allie Nolan a pair along with Victoria, and four late kills from Meghan Leyne, Cat Torpey, and two from Marissa finished the hosts.
Two service errors marred the set.
Stoneham had control for the early part of the final frame, leading 6-4, 10-6, and 15-10. But Melrose had a six point run to lead until Stoneham leveled the set at 16. But a 7-1 Melrose burst took a lead to 23-17 before Stoneham narrowed the advantage to 23-20. A critical kill by Leyne brought Melrose to within a point of victory, completed with a Victoria serve.
Meri, Meghan, and Victoria each had a pair of kills to lead the way for Melrose, with Meghan coming up big in crunch time as she works to carve out a role down the stretch.
The victory brings Melrose to 17-1 with the next match next week at Arlington Catholic.
Road Trip and Stretch Run
Melrose comes down the stretch, striving for acceleration, with a few challenges left on the schedule. Sports fans know perhaps the greatest 'closer' in history.
Secretariat's 1973 Belmont Stakes performances sets the bar.
Miscellaneous:
Dig leaders.
Yesterday's attack box score.
Yesterday's assist leaders. Freshman Lily Fitzgerald gives fans a preview of what to expect going forward.
Stretch Run.
Melrose's stretch run has a couple of themes, get healthy and play well in preparation for the post-season. Both AC and Westborough are top-ranked teams that provide stiff competition for every opponent.
Melrose embarks on a three match road trip starting today over the line in Stoneham.
Secretariat's 1973 Belmont Stakes performances sets the bar.
Assist leaders.
Stretch Run.
Melrose embarks on a three match road trip starting today over the line in Stoneham.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Game 17: Melrose 3 Watertown 0
Melrose moved a step closer to an undefeated Middlesex League season with a 3-0 home win over Watertown.
Maxpreps.com power rankings
More information as available and time permits.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Latest Rankings
The only rankings that matter come out at the end of the tournament, but Melrose is recognized among the top area teams.
I haven't seen all the games, but the team continues to progress, despite injuries and illness that limit the continuity but help more players get invaluable experience. This week should afford an opportunity for healing and recovery with some highly competitive games ahead.
I haven't seen all the games, but the team continues to progress, despite injuries and illness that limit the continuity but help more players get invaluable experience. This week should afford an opportunity for healing and recovery with some highly competitive games ahead.
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