After flying high against Watertown last Thursday, Stoneham came back down to earth. The Stoneham Spartans lost 3-0 to the Melrose Red Raiders on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Among those leading the charge was Leah Fowke, who had four kills and 28 assists. She 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. Sofia Papatsoris was another key player, getting ten kills.
Stoneham has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Melrose, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-2.
Stoneham will welcome Burlington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Burlington will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Stoneham surely won't give up without a fight. As for Melrose, they 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.
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