Melrose came tearing into Tuesday's match with five straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Stoneham Spartans with a sharp 3-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Red Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Melrose can attribute much of their success to Leah Fowke, who had four kills and 28 assists. Fowke is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 17 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Caroline Higonenq was another key player, getting seven kills and five digs.
Melrose pushed their record up to 16-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Stoneham, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Melrose and Watertown are set to duel on Thursday. Melrose is facing Watertown at the right time seeing as Watertown is stuck on an 18-game losing streak. As for Stoneham, they will square off against Burlington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Burlington will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Stoneham surely won't give up without a fight.
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