Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Melrose Holds Serve at Home, 47-44 Over Burlington
After an extended break with snow days and missed school, Melrose returned to action and extended their winning streak to two with a 47-44 home victory over Burlington.
Coach Rob Ferrante's squad boosted their offensive output, after getting off to a slow start, trailing 14-11 after the first period. Brooke Bell got off to a quick start with five first period points, and a couple of near misses on good 'takes'. Melrose did run into some early foul trouble up front as well.
The defense stiffened in the second period, holding the Lady Devils to eight points and the team went into the break even at twenty-two. Ashley Baldwin and Emma Caffey both had some good moments in the quarter, especially on the defensive boards.
Burlington seized the initiative in the third period going up by six before the Lady Raiders were able to close the gap late to a pair, with seven third period tallies by Jenny McGee, including a spinning layup underneath.
Melrose was finally able to seize control in the fourth period behind a lineup of Bell, Lia Limone, Sydney Doherty, Jill Slabacheski, and Jenny McGee. It was defensive intensity leading to transition offense, with key contributions up and down the lineup. The young team still has some room for growth, as they can continue to improve their game management and use of the shot clock down the stretch.
Sophomore point guard Brooke Bell led Melrose with a dozen points, Jenny McGee added eleven, and Sophomore Sydney Doherty put up ten in about fourteen minutes.
Lady Raider Notes: Melrose bested their season's best offensive output by a dozen points. The girls scuffled a bit at the free throw line as they went 10 for 21. Melrose travels to second-place Woburn Friday as they seek to return to the .500 mark.
Coach Rob Ferrante's squad boosted their offensive output, after getting off to a slow start, trailing 14-11 after the first period. Brooke Bell got off to a quick start with five first period points, and a couple of near misses on good 'takes'. Melrose did run into some early foul trouble up front as well.
The defense stiffened in the second period, holding the Lady Devils to eight points and the team went into the break even at twenty-two. Ashley Baldwin and Emma Caffey both had some good moments in the quarter, especially on the defensive boards.
Burlington seized the initiative in the third period going up by six before the Lady Raiders were able to close the gap late to a pair, with seven third period tallies by Jenny McGee, including a spinning layup underneath.
Melrose was finally able to seize control in the fourth period behind a lineup of Bell, Lia Limone, Sydney Doherty, Jill Slabacheski, and Jenny McGee. It was defensive intensity leading to transition offense, with key contributions up and down the lineup. The young team still has some room for growth, as they can continue to improve their game management and use of the shot clock down the stretch.
Sophomore point guard Brooke Bell led Melrose with a dozen points, Jenny McGee added eleven, and Sophomore Sydney Doherty put up ten in about fourteen minutes.
Lady Raider Notes: Melrose bested their season's best offensive output by a dozen points. The girls scuffled a bit at the free throw line as they went 10 for 21. Melrose travels to second-place Woburn Friday as they seek to return to the .500 mark.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 9:21 PM 
