Published in the March 16, 2018 edition

MELROSE—The piles of snow on Melrose’s athletic fields have to melt eventually. Hopefully by the week of April 2, when Melrose High’s spring sports are slated to begin. 

Here is a look at the starting dates for Melrose High’s boys’ and girls’ varsity spring sports. Come rain or shine, these teams will be ready to embark in a new season. 

Boys’ lacrosse: Wednesday, April 4, hosting Lexington at 4:00 p.m. (Fred Green Field)

Girls’ lacrosse: Tuesday, April 3, hosting Lynnfield at 3:45 p.m. (Fred Green Field)

Softball:  Tuesday, April 10, hosting Lexington at 3:45 p.m. (Pine Banks)

Baseball: Tuesday, April 10, hosting Lexington at 3:45 p.m. (Morelli Field) 

Outdoor Track: Monday, April 9, traveling to Wilmington at 3:45 p.m. 

Girls’ tennis: Monday, April 2, hosting Arlington at 3:45 p.m. (Lyons Court)

Boys’ tennis: Wednesday, April 4 hosting Lexington, 3:45 p.m. (Lyons Court)

Look for the start of our spring previews next week.