Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"One Soul"

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  "One team, one goal." Hat tip: Niko Soukos 

Correction: Win Count at 32

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Correction!  During the Fall 2 (spring 2001) season Melrose went 12-1. Thus far they are now 20-2 so the win count is at 32, which presumabl...

Take Nothing for Granted

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Melrose players and fans celebrate advancing to the Elite 8, notching yet another 20 win season, and the 31st win of calendar year 2021.  Ha...

Candor

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The volleyball blog is not an official opinion of the City of Melrose, the School Department, the Athletic Department, or any other Melrose ...

Box Score

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Melrose got contributions from everywhere in its win over stubborn North Quincy.  Coming in, Melrose clocked in at #5 on the Maxpreps.com ra...
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Milestone Victory for Coach Scott Celli

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  Reliable sources share that tonight's win was a milestone for Coach Scott Celli. Congratulations! 

Playoffs Sweet 16: Melrose 3 North Quincy 0

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Melrose (20-2) Ousted #21 seeded North Quincy, 25-17, 25-21, and 25-17 in a defensive struggle. The visitors brought an exceptional defense ...

The Foundation of Mental Toughness

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Learn across disciplines . Canadian basketball coach Dave Smart shares his insights as a championship coach. 

Latest Maxpreps Ratings

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Drama Queens - You Have the Long Tradition of Melrose Volleyball with You

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Note: Tickets are available both online and at the door for tonight's 6 PM match.  Melrose faces a big challenge tonight in the second r...

Melrose Hosts North Quincy for a Trip to the Elite Eight

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Melrose seeks a trip to the quarterfinals, hosting North Quincy tonight at 6 PM. The winner earns a match at Billerica on the eleventh at 6 ...
Monday, November 08, 2021

Star Struck - MAVCA Names Elena Soukos to All-State Team

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Elena Soukos becomes the latest Melrose volleyballer to earn Division 2 All-State recognition from the Massachusetts Volleyball Coaches Asso...

Thirty and Counting

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Melrose Volleyball 2021 has no comparable season during a global pandemic.  The "Fall 2" season saw Melrose go 11-1 en route to a ...
Sunday, November 07, 2021

An Alfred Hitchcock Moment

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For classic film fans, this photograph illustrates an "Alfred Hitchcock" moment.   

Karch Kiraly Interview on Volleyball and Coaching

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Hat tip: Nik Soukos Interview with Olympic multiple Gold Medalist and Gold Medal Coach Karch Kiraly Authenticity Balance Focus on this play ...

From Sandman to Springsteen

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Many are unaware that Coach Scott Celli has been to about twenty Bruce Springsteen concerts. Which sometimes gets Bruce some airtime on the ...
Saturday, November 06, 2021

Postgame Interviews

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 High school sports news

State Tournament: Round of 32 Melrose 3 Amherst-Pelham 0

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Melrose parlayed a week of rest and focused practice into a convincing 25-8, 25-5, 25-13 win over visiting Amherst-Pelham. The win puts Melr...

Melrose Weekly Outlook

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 Post from Melrose Weekly 

Bracketology. It's On.

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It's on. Tonight at 5 P.M. You never get a second chance to leave a first impression.