Opening Day Success

Melrose ran out to a quick 10-2 lead and defeated host Wakefield 35-12 at the Galvin Middle School.

The coaches were pleased at the effort, but note plenty of areas needing improvement:

• Rebounding positioning and blocking out
• Running the lanes on the fast break
• Advancing the ball with court vision to see breaking teammates
• Avoidance of traveling off the dribble when stopping to shoot or pass

The next practice is Monday night at the Lincoln school.

The next game is next Saturday at Revere at the Beachmont Middle School at 2 p.m.

Anonymous quote of the day: "I watch more basketball than Doc Rivers."