Saturday, December 08, 2007
Melrose - Andover Scrimmage Photoessay
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Photos courtesy of Don Norris
The Lady Raiders prepare for Tuesday's opener against Lexington, having done basketball battle with MVC powers Lowell, Central, and Andover this week.
Senior Co-Captain Meg Kirwan warms up before the contest. Local hoop fans look for Meg to be one of the top players in the Middlesex League this season.
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After being named to the Division II Coaches All-State volleyball team, Sophomore Hannah Brickley looks to take her hoop game to the next level at the '3'.
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Sophomore center Siena Mamayek is another player looking to benefit from another year of experience. She appears on Coach Storm's younger players to watch list.
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Senior co-captain Emily Clark brings height and defensive toughness, looking to have a breakout season.
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Point guard Colleen Hanscom cuts through, while Hannah swings the ball back, and Bentley bound sharpshooter Meg Thomann defends for Andover. Thomann is one of the top area players.
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Andover doubles down on the low post (Siena) while Emily looks to receive a pass just above the foul line.
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Sophomore Nicole Meuse pushes the ball in transition with Siena not far behind.
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Meg battles for position on the offensive glass.
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A somewhat panoramic view of the 'closed' end of the new Middle School Gymnasium.
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Without an abundance of height, Melrose will need stout effort on both ends of the boards from Sophomore Laura Irwin (13) and Emily Clark.
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Second-year head coach Rob Ferrante looks to better last season's 21 win campaign.
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A portion of the crowd at yesterday's snowy, frozen scrimmage. Melrose, like Andover, has enjoyed tremendous community support through the years.
Photos courtesy of Don Norris
The Lady Raiders prepare for Tuesday's opener against Lexington, having done basketball battle with MVC powers Lowell, Central, and Andover this week.

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