Stoneham hadn't done well against Melrose recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Stoneham Spartans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Melrose Red Raiders, sneaking past 50-48. While the Spartans didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Stoneham's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Melrose, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Stoneham will welcome Pentucket Regional at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Melrose, they will take on Arlington at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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