Sunday, November 14, 2021

Matchup Set for Tuesday, 7 PM at Watertown

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Hot off the press, Melrose versus Westborough, 7 PM Tuesday via Coach Celli...

Source Material - Melrose.volleyball on Instagram

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Melrose.volleyball on Instagram is another terrific site for pictures and more.  And yes the natives are restless awaiting the details of t...

Having a Great Life, There Is Magic in Thinking Big. And the Science of the Final Spike

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Stoic philosophy developed a following in the sports world. " Control what you can control " is a central theme for many athletes....
Saturday, November 13, 2021

Next Up: Westborough

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Melrose faces Westborough in the state semifinal round at a site and time to be announced. I wouldn't be shocked if Newton were the venu...

"It's Chalk Except When It's Not"

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We talk about "chalk" when discussing how the results follow the seedings or not. Historically, the seedings had little to do with...
Friday, November 12, 2021

Another Angle on Match Point and Court Storming

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 Hat tip: Jen Gentile

Boston Globe Summary, Comeback Context, and More

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The Boston Globe adds their summary of the match, including an interview from Coach Scott Celli. What is the context of this win? First, t...
Thursday, November 11, 2021

Match Point

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Video Via Jen Gentile Match point, Melrose wins the aggressiveness battle and uses the width of the court on an Abby Hudson smash .  A lot ...

Elite 8 Melrose Road Warriors Outlast Billerica 3 - 2, Advance to State Semifinals

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  “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,...

Diversified Attack

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Ferguson Connolly’s “Game Changer” shares wisdom of diversified attack. Challenge the defense to defend multiple players in multiple areas a...

"You Feel It. Now Go Do It."

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"You feel it. Now go do it."   

#5 Seed Melrose Excited to Travel to #4 Seed Billerica for Quarterfinal Tussle Tonight

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Melrose is no stranger to deep playoff runs, including eight sectional championships and four trips to the State Finals including the 2012 C...
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.