Wednesday, December 07, 2005
On With The Show
Overture, curtains, lights, this is it, the night of nights
No more rehearsing and nursing a part we know every part by heart
Overture, curtains, lights this is it, you’ll hit the heights
And oh what heights we’ll hit on with the show this is it
Tonight what heights we’ll hit on with the show this is it.
-- Looney Toons
(MELROSE) The Melrose Lady Raiders completed their preseason schedule with scrimmages against Division I power Lowell and defending Division II finalist Walpole as they prepare to open the 2005-2006 season. Aggressive fouling dominated the Sunday contest versus Lowell as ground rules didn't allow free throw shooting, with fouls leading to possessions. As a result, Lowell denied moves to the hoop with physical play. The game did allow newcomers to get a taste of varsity competition.
Wednesday's action at Walpole proved a battle as Melrose took on Tahtianna Tate and a talented Walpole squad. Melrose kept a lot of clubs in the bag as Walpole filmed the contest, scouting Melrose's personnel and set offense.
Looking ahead to the opening game Tuesday (December 13th, 2005, 5:30 PM at Stoneham High School) against Winchester, Melrose seeks to get off to a fast start with their trademark aggressive defense and balanced offense.
The projected starting lineup will include All-Scholastic junior Sheylani Peddy at point guard, senior Cara Lynch as the off-guard, and junior Lynley DeAmato as the second off-guard in the Melrose system. Senior twins Karen and Paula Sen will likely open in the frontcourt.
Look to see sophomore Meghan Kirwan, senior Maura Coveney, and sophomore Emily Clark as early reinforcements to the Melrose lineup. Ana Tocco will be on the disabled list for several weeks with illness.
Rim Ramblings. Four of the five Melrose starters have scored at least twenty points in a varsity game. Melrose returns three Middlesex League All-Stars this year. All five Melrose starters and most of the team has extensive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball experience. Peddy, the Sens, and Lynch have all played in the AAU National Tournament.
If our addition is correct, Coach Dave Brady has an opportunity to pick up his 200th win at Melrose High School this season. The Melrose coaching staff is intact with Brady, JV Coach Rob Ferrante, and assistants Lauren Doherty, Mike Izzo, and Judy Izzo.
Does playoff experience mean anything? If it does, the Lady Raiders should be in good shape. In two seasons, Sheylani has seven games of playoff experience. In three seasons, Cara, Karen, and Paula have a collective thirty-six games of post-season hoop under their belts, and all other returners have last season's four tournament games. Additionally, the soccer players have each played in three post-season games, Taylor Pearson five volleyball post-season games (including a championship game), and Karen and Paula have each played in fifteen post-season games and four divisional or state championship games.
No more rehearsing and nursing a part we know every part by heart
Overture, curtains, lights this is it, you’ll hit the heights
And oh what heights we’ll hit on with the show this is it
Tonight what heights we’ll hit on with the show this is it.
-- Looney Toons
(MELROSE) The Melrose Lady Raiders completed their preseason schedule with scrimmages against Division I power Lowell and defending Division II finalist Walpole as they prepare to open the 2005-2006 season. Aggressive fouling dominated the Sunday contest versus Lowell as ground rules didn't allow free throw shooting, with fouls leading to possessions. As a result, Lowell denied moves to the hoop with physical play. The game did allow newcomers to get a taste of varsity competition.
Wednesday's action at Walpole proved a battle as Melrose took on Tahtianna Tate and a talented Walpole squad. Melrose kept a lot of clubs in the bag as Walpole filmed the contest, scouting Melrose's personnel and set offense.
Looking ahead to the opening game Tuesday (December 13th, 2005, 5:30 PM at Stoneham High School) against Winchester, Melrose seeks to get off to a fast start with their trademark aggressive defense and balanced offense.
The projected starting lineup will include All-Scholastic junior Sheylani Peddy at point guard, senior Cara Lynch as the off-guard, and junior Lynley DeAmato as the second off-guard in the Melrose system. Senior twins Karen and Paula Sen will likely open in the frontcourt.
Look to see sophomore Meghan Kirwan, senior Maura Coveney, and sophomore Emily Clark as early reinforcements to the Melrose lineup. Ana Tocco will be on the disabled list for several weeks with illness.
Rim Ramblings. Four of the five Melrose starters have scored at least twenty points in a varsity game. Melrose returns three Middlesex League All-Stars this year. All five Melrose starters and most of the team has extensive Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball experience. Peddy, the Sens, and Lynch have all played in the AAU National Tournament.
If our addition is correct, Coach Dave Brady has an opportunity to pick up his 200th win at Melrose High School this season. The Melrose coaching staff is intact with Brady, JV Coach Rob Ferrante, and assistants Lauren Doherty, Mike Izzo, and Judy Izzo.
Does playoff experience mean anything? If it does, the Lady Raiders should be in good shape. In two seasons, Sheylani has seven games of playoff experience. In three seasons, Cara, Karen, and Paula have a collective thirty-six games of post-season hoop under their belts, and all other returners have last season's four tournament games. Additionally, the soccer players have each played in three post-season games, Taylor Pearson five volleyball post-season games (including a championship game), and Karen and Paula have each played in fifteen post-season games and four divisional or state championship games.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 8:04 PM 
