THE MELROSE High girls volleyball team became the first MHS fall team to qualify for playoffs after earning two wins last week against Lexington (3-1) and Arlington (3-) On Tuesday they ran into a wall in the form of Westboro, reigning state champs. Melrose improves to 10-2 as the second half of the season resumes. Melrose will enjoy a break until they pick up next Tuesday on the road against Woburn. Pictured senior hitter Caroline Higonenq.