As the Melrose High boys were closing out an impressive first quarter against visiting Wakefield on Tuesday night, pushing their cushion to 14 points, Samual J ean-Gilles was right in the middle of the 11-0 blitz.

The senior tricaptain with the imposing 6-foot-3, muscular frame was flying all over the court for the unbeaten Red Raiders. Leaping like a gazelle, Jean-Gilles pulled in rebounds and bolted up the court with his teammates, leading a terrific transition game that kept Wakefield spinning all night.