Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tanner Tournament Final Unkind to Melrose*
The Melrose Lady Raiders looked to capture the Peabody Tanner tournament against the visiting Winnacunnet, New Hampshire squad that had won their class New Hampshire state championship last season.
Both teams are young, with Sophomore laden teams and put on a great show for their fans.
Melrose took a brief early lead on a Megan Kirwan 3 pointer, but played catch up basketball the rest of the game. Emily Clark went out near the end of 1st peroid with an ankle sprain, but was able to return to start the 3rd period. In Emily's absence, Laura Irwin came off the bench, sparking Melrose, with scoring, rebounding and aggressive play.
The teams traded hoops most of the 3rd and 4 th periods, with the lead generally within two possessions.
Another Kirwan 3 pointer with under a half minute to play brought Melrose to within 3. In the waining seconds Melrose could not get a 3 pointer to drop, and made a put back, hoping for a foul. Unfortunately for the locals, it was not to be.
Winnacunnet 53 - Melrose 52 .
Score by Periods
Melrose......... 13 10 15 14 52
Winnacunnet 20 10 14 9 53
Lady Raider and Division II North Notes: This was the first Holiday Tournament the Lady Raiders played since the Newburyport Christmas tournament of several years ago.
The tournament sponsors distributed a number of awards, of which Melrose received its share.
Emily Clark: Sportmanship scholarship award
Winnacunnet 53 - Melrose 52 .
Score by Periods
Melrose......... 13 10 15 14 52
Winnacunnet 20 10 14 9 53
Lady Raider and Division II North Notes: This was the first Holiday Tournament the Lady Raiders played since the Newburyport Christmas tournament of several years ago.
The tournament sponsors distributed a number of awards, of which Melrose received its share.
Emily Clark: Sportmanship scholarship award
Megwan Kirwan: Melrose MVP, All Tourney Team
Hannah Brickley: All Tourney Team, Sportmanship scholarship award
Melrose continued to struggle at the free throw line, shooting 6 for 11 (55.5%)...
The loss drops Melrose to 4 wins and 2 losses.
Scoring Summary:
Meg Kirwan 22
Laura Irwin 11
Hannah Brickley 10
Siena Mamayek 5
Nicki Devereaux 2
Emily Clark 2
Sophomore Guard Tiffany Ruffin, a terrific shooter and ball handler paced Winnacunnet.
In recent Division II North action, among the leading contenders, Masconomet beat Westford Academy by 9, 62-53, led by Annie Burns (Tournament MVP) and BU-bound Caroline Stewart. Last week perennial rival Arlington Catholic beat Bishop Fenwick by 17. Last year's Division II Champion, Lincoln Sudbury topped Westford 56-47 in double overtime.
*As always, kudos to Dick Collis and the Back Row Gang for statistical information and summaries.
Hannah Brickley: All Tourney Team, Sportmanship scholarship award
Melrose continued to struggle at the free throw line, shooting 6 for 11 (55.5%)...
The loss drops Melrose to 4 wins and 2 losses.
Scoring Summary:
Meg Kirwan 22
Laura Irwin 11
Hannah Brickley 10
Siena Mamayek 5
Nicki Devereaux 2
Emily Clark 2
Sophomore Guard Tiffany Ruffin, a terrific shooter and ball handler paced Winnacunnet.
In recent Division II North action, among the leading contenders, Masconomet beat Westford Academy by 9, 62-53, led by Annie Burns (Tournament MVP) and BU-bound Caroline Stewart. Last week perennial rival Arlington Catholic beat Bishop Fenwick by 17. Last year's Division II Champion, Lincoln Sudbury topped Westford 56-47 in double overtime.
*As always, kudos to Dick Collis and the Back Row Gang for statistical information and summaries.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 7:19 PM 
