Saturday, March 10, 2007
Die by the Swords, L-S 68 Melrose 53
The fourth trip in five years to Tsongas Arena for Melrose fans proved to be the end of the line, as Lincoln-Sudbury prevailed 68-53. Lincoln-Sudbury's 6' 5" center Carolyn Swords dominated inside, and co-conspirator Sarah Wetmore torched Melrose for 32 points.
Melrose got off slowly, down 18-10 and rallied back to trail 19-17 when Swords went out with foul trouble. But Shey Peddy foul trouble and a cameo by Swords before the half ended gave the Warriors a 29-20 lead.
Melrose narrowed the gap to 40-34 behind some Peddy magic and the inside-outside efforts of Lynley DeAmato, but L-S's height, interior passing, and Wetmore drives proved too much for Melrose.
Peddy had 24 for Melrose and DeAmato added 11 before fouling out, along with Meg Kirwan.
Melrose finishes 21-2, and the senior class finishes with three trips to the Tsongas, one Division II North title, one trip to TD Banknorth Garden, 7 losses in 4 seasons to go along with 87 wins, four Middlesex League titles, and a host of individual honors and achievements.
As always, a large contingent of the Melrose community journeyed to Lowell to support the Lady Raiders. And of course we are extremely proud of your effort and achievements.
Melrose got off slowly, down 18-10 and rallied back to trail 19-17 when Swords went out with foul trouble. But Shey Peddy foul trouble and a cameo by Swords before the half ended gave the Warriors a 29-20 lead.
Melrose narrowed the gap to 40-34 behind some Peddy magic and the inside-outside efforts of Lynley DeAmato, but L-S's height, interior passing, and Wetmore drives proved too much for Melrose.
Peddy had 24 for Melrose and DeAmato added 11 before fouling out, along with Meg Kirwan.
Melrose finishes 21-2, and the senior class finishes with three trips to the Tsongas, one Division II North title, one trip to TD Banknorth Garden, 7 losses in 4 seasons to go along with 87 wins, four Middlesex League titles, and a host of individual honors and achievements.
As always, a large contingent of the Melrose community journeyed to Lowell to support the Lady Raiders. And of course we are extremely proud of your effort and achievements.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 9:27 PM 
