Melrose Lady Raiders Volleyball

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The state semifinal match in 2012 showed Melrose volleyball at its best against an undefeated 22-0 Canton team.  Exceptional defense in th...

Be a great teammate . Great teams rise up and meet challenges. 

Dot B.  Stop and take a breath.  Refocus.  Be here now.  Play present.  Next play.  The action taken now informs results. Teams ...

Story goes that a basketball coach sent ten players onto the floor to start the game. The referee b lew the whistle, assessing a technic...

Day 2 of volleyball tryouts with action kicking off just after 8:00 A.M. Friday morning. Tryouts look competitive with a blend of experience...

Vaping is addictive and harmful. Winners are not vapers. Here's a data-driven review from my basketball site. 

Sleep better, play better. Cross-posted from my basketball site .  Proper rest translates into better speed and better execution. 

I don't think pre-season polls matter, but nobody is expecting the Lady Raiders to be sneaking up on anybody .  Only the post-sea...

The Melrose High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes the 2012 State Championship volleyball team next month.  The induction banquet is...

MasterClass presents a learning service with luminaries in film, writing, cooking, sport, music & entertainment, and more.  Jackson...

Volleyball 2019 comes into focus this week with tryouts starting on the 22nd.  Melrose hosts Central in a "friendly" on the 29...

Coach Scott Celli's coaching tree grows as son Ryan accepts an assistant position at Arlington Catholic. Melrose and AC have enjoyed a f...

Individual awards last evening (hat tip: Jen Gentile)  Top Server : Nicole Abbott  Offensive Player: Emma Randolph  Unsung Hero: Grace D...

Sports brings communities, families, friends, and teammates together. Sometimes friendships kindled in elementary school and nurtured in hig...