Melrose Lady Raiders Basketball

Melrose 2007 graduate Shey Peddy was named to the GBallMag.com young All-America team. Peddy led Wright State to the Horizon League championship game and averaged over 24 points per game in the post-season.

• Newcomer of the year in Horizon League
• All-Defensive team, Horizon League
• All-League, Horizon League
• Third in scoring per game among Division I freshmen
• First in steals per game among Division I freshmen (13th overall)
  
• Sixth in shooting percentage among Division I freshmen
• Led freshman guards in shooting percentage
• Scored 31 points in a losing cause in Horizon League championship game
  

Shey was a three time Middlesex League MVP and is Melrose's All-time leading scorer.

The Melrose Weekly reports that senior Co-captain Meg Kirwan has signed to attend UMASS-Lowell and play basketball for the River Hawks. Like her sister Shannon, a two-time Middlesex League MVP, Meg will play in the Northeast 10 conference.

Kirwan captured the Middlesex League MVP this season while leading Melrose to their ninth consecutive league title. Meg featured slashing drives to the basket and adds three-point range to her offensive arsenal. She also delivered offensive rebounding above what would be expected from the guard slot.

Defenders will now move out one block on free throws as high schools adopt the NCAA rule. This is an excellent change and long overdue.

When practicing, how do we go about it? Coach Bill Belicheck has some generic remarks applicable to practice.

Whether it's basketball or academic subjects we can ask:

• How can I make the team/class better?
• What do I need to work on?
• How can I improve? (athleticism, technique, knowledge)

The Melrose Weekly reports that co-captain Emily Clark has signed on to attend Springfield College and study to be a Physician's Assistant. Emily will join Lauren Murray who studies there. Good luck Emily.