Friday, February 15, 2013
Shorthanded Lady Raiders Fall to Watertown 54-40
Melrose looked for return engagement redemption at "The Birdcage" in Watertown, the gymnasium awash in fans making eerily awkward noises during the game. But Melrose came up short without guard Brooke Bell, out with illness, against Gabrielle Coppola the fireplug sparkplug Watertown point guard.
Melrose came out aggressively with Kayla Wyland having a career game. Kayla put up 13 first half points en route to a spectacular 24 point, 12 rebound, 7 block game before fouling out in the fourth period.
Despite Kayla's heroics, Melrose still trailed 24-19 at the half.
Opening the second half, the worst thing that could happen would be a couple of quick Watertown hoops, which gave the home Raiders a nine point lead. Watertown got very physical and forced a number of turnovers, limiting Melrose from getting many shots.
Nonetheless, the Lady Raiders fought back to even the score at 34. Big hoops from Ashley Baldwin and Allie Nolan helped spur the rally. Unfortunately, Watertown "Coppola'ed" Melrose with a 20-6 run, abetted by Kayla fouling out trying to make her eighth block.
Lady Raider Notes: Tonight was the final game of the Middlesex League regular season. The loss drops Melrose to 6-12. The Lady Raiders travel to the St. Mary's tournament in Lynn to play Sunday.
Melrose came out aggressively with Kayla Wyland having a career game. Kayla put up 13 first half points en route to a spectacular 24 point, 12 rebound, 7 block game before fouling out in the fourth period.
Despite Kayla's heroics, Melrose still trailed 24-19 at the half.
Opening the second half, the worst thing that could happen would be a couple of quick Watertown hoops, which gave the home Raiders a nine point lead. Watertown got very physical and forced a number of turnovers, limiting Melrose from getting many shots.
Nonetheless, the Lady Raiders fought back to even the score at 34. Big hoops from Ashley Baldwin and Allie Nolan helped spur the rally. Unfortunately, Watertown "Coppola'ed" Melrose with a 20-6 run, abetted by Kayla fouling out trying to make her eighth block.
Lady Raider Notes: Tonight was the final game of the Middlesex League regular season. The loss drops Melrose to 6-12. The Lady Raiders travel to the St. Mary's tournament in Lynn to play Sunday.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 10:05 PM 
