Sunday, March 05, 2006
Division II North Semifinals Tuesday at Wilmington
The Melrose Lady Raiders (21-0) face Bishop Fenwick (12-10) Tuesday at Wilmington in a rematch of last year's Division II North Semifinals. Fenwick plays in the Catholic League (like Arlington Catholic) and returns experience, height, and scoring. All-League Center Grace Harrington is a physical presence and scorer Kristen Gieras had a terrific game against Melrose last year. Senior Vanessa Razney was also an All-League player last year for Fenwick. Fenwick upended Brighton (15-4) and Charlestown (19-1) en route to the rematch.
Meanwhile, the Lady Raiders look to advance playing tight defense and wide-open offense. The Lady Raiders have averaged about 65 points a game this season, and put 66 points on the board against AC, despite scoring only 4 points in the first six minutes. Point guard Sheylani Peddy drives the offense with three-point range and electrifying drives. Senior Cara Lynch and Junior Lynley DeAmato anchor the rest of Melrose's three guard offense and average scoring approaching double digits. Senior twins Karen and Paula Sen provide interior defense, rebounding and average double figures offensively and on the boards.
Melrose's reserves have provided both rest and key contributions throughout the season. Sophomore Meg Kirwan has worked diligently to become a solid defender and scoring threat. Meg had nine points in critical minutes against AC. Maura Coveney, Sam Bell, and Ana Tocco provide valuable minutes and senior leadership. Sharon Porcaro, Emily Clark, and Krista Limone have all had important roles up front, while Lauren Murray and Taylor Pearson have provided some key backcourt minutes.
Directions to Wilmington:
from mapquest are:
Take Rte. 93 North to exit 38 (Rte. 129 West).
Go 2.1 miles on Rte. 129W
Go right onto Rte. 62/Church Street
Go 0.7 mile on Church St. to get to School
Total driving distance from MHS is approx. 11 miles.
Meanwhile, the Lady Raiders look to advance playing tight defense and wide-open offense. The Lady Raiders have averaged about 65 points a game this season, and put 66 points on the board against AC, despite scoring only 4 points in the first six minutes. Point guard Sheylani Peddy drives the offense with three-point range and electrifying drives. Senior Cara Lynch and Junior Lynley DeAmato anchor the rest of Melrose's three guard offense and average scoring approaching double digits. Senior twins Karen and Paula Sen provide interior defense, rebounding and average double figures offensively and on the boards.
Melrose's reserves have provided both rest and key contributions throughout the season. Sophomore Meg Kirwan has worked diligently to become a solid defender and scoring threat. Meg had nine points in critical minutes against AC. Maura Coveney, Sam Bell, and Ana Tocco provide valuable minutes and senior leadership. Sharon Porcaro, Emily Clark, and Krista Limone have all had important roles up front, while Lauren Murray and Taylor Pearson have provided some key backcourt minutes.
Directions to Wilmington:
from mapquest are:
Take Rte. 93 North to exit 38 (Rte. 129 West).
Go 2.1 miles on Rte. 129W
Go right onto Rte. 62/Church Street
Go 0.7 mile on Church St. to get to School
Total driving distance from MHS is approx. 11 miles.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 10:00 PM 
