Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Better Days
And you ask me what I want this year
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
'Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
So take these words
And sing out loud
'Cause everyone is forgiven now
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again
Better Days, --Goo Goo Dolls
Melrose put its 23-0 record on the line against 22-1 Oliver Ames last night at the TD BankNorth Garden and came up short, falling to OA 50-47 in a terrific ballgame.
Melrose came out slow, quickly falling behind 9-2 and 22-11, largely behind the 14 point first half effort of Brittany Engle. Melrose also struggled at times against OAs three-quarter court trap. However, behind the resurgent play of Melrose point guard Sheylani Peddy, Melrose went on an 11-2 run, trailing at the half 24-22. Peddy had 11 first half points.
OA again made a small surge to extend their lead, before a Melrose run and Peddy steal led to a Melrose 30-29 advantage. But Melrose couldn't press the advantage, as Engle (23 points) and Shonneau Lippett (8 points) made key hoops or free throws to extend the lead to 47-40. Again Melrose came back, closing to within two at 47-45 on a Karen Sen (10 points) three point play.
But OA's defense stiffened, and they went up 50-47, only to have a long three by Peddy fall short in the final seconds.
Melrose uncharacteristically couldn't convert its opportunities (10-23 at the free throw line), while OA did, and OA will travel to Worcester Saturday, likely for a shot at defending Champion Hampshire Regional.
Melrose celebrates its 7th consecutive Middlesex League Title and its 5th trip to the Division 2 North championship in 8 years with three titles. We fondly recall the great victory over undefeated Masconomet at Tsongas Arena.
We remember Coach Dave Brady's 200th win this season, Shey Peddy's 1000th career point and Middlesex League MVP, and all five starters playing in the All-Star game. We have great memories over four years, including three undefeated regular seasons, four great playoff runs, two trips to Boston and the EMASS championship, and 78-2 regular season mark, with a total 90-6 record during that span for the seniors.
The Lady Raiders and the Boosters Club thank the people of Melrose for their indefatiguable support, spirit, and look forward to even better days for Melrose Basketball in the years ahead.
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
'Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
So take these words
And sing out loud
'Cause everyone is forgiven now
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again
Better Days, --Goo Goo Dolls
Melrose put its 23-0 record on the line against 22-1 Oliver Ames last night at the TD BankNorth Garden and came up short, falling to OA 50-47 in a terrific ballgame.
Melrose came out slow, quickly falling behind 9-2 and 22-11, largely behind the 14 point first half effort of Brittany Engle. Melrose also struggled at times against OAs three-quarter court trap. However, behind the resurgent play of Melrose point guard Sheylani Peddy, Melrose went on an 11-2 run, trailing at the half 24-22. Peddy had 11 first half points.
OA again made a small surge to extend their lead, before a Melrose run and Peddy steal led to a Melrose 30-29 advantage. But Melrose couldn't press the advantage, as Engle (23 points) and Shonneau Lippett (8 points) made key hoops or free throws to extend the lead to 47-40. Again Melrose came back, closing to within two at 47-45 on a Karen Sen (10 points) three point play.
But OA's defense stiffened, and they went up 50-47, only to have a long three by Peddy fall short in the final seconds.
Melrose uncharacteristically couldn't convert its opportunities (10-23 at the free throw line), while OA did, and OA will travel to Worcester Saturday, likely for a shot at defending Champion Hampshire Regional.
Melrose celebrates its 7th consecutive Middlesex League Title and its 5th trip to the Division 2 North championship in 8 years with three titles. We fondly recall the great victory over undefeated Masconomet at Tsongas Arena.
We remember Coach Dave Brady's 200th win this season, Shey Peddy's 1000th career point and Middlesex League MVP, and all five starters playing in the All-Star game. We have great memories over four years, including three undefeated regular seasons, four great playoff runs, two trips to Boston and the EMASS championship, and 78-2 regular season mark, with a total 90-6 record during that span for the seniors.
The Lady Raiders and the Boosters Club thank the people of Melrose for their indefatiguable support, spirit, and look forward to even better days for Melrose Basketball in the years ahead.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 6:12 AM 
