Melrose Lady Raiders Basketball

There's a new kid in town...and that, Martha, is a very good thing. Lady Raider Basketball brings a photo-intensive addition to provide even more information for Lady Raider fans.  So far, the site has photoessays on the Boston Garden experience and the recent out of season tournament at UMaine-Orono.

What I'd call a Lady Raider "Split Squad" completed weekend play at the annual Franklin Pierce tournament.  Participation continued the development of the young Lady Raider squad, which has limited varsity experience but solid potential going forward. Play was brutally hot this weekend, and the players assembled (based on availability, interest, and invitation) got valuable experience. Melrose had one incoming frosh, one senior, three rising sophomores, and four rising juniors.

The team went 1-4, but lost 3 games by five points or less against taller, older, and more experienced competition. "Experience is the best teacher, but sometimes the tuition is high."