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GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL STATE SEMIFINALS

Melrose eases by Canton into volleyball final

Newton North ends Andover win streak

Melrose, which hasn’t lost a set in the postseason, continued its domination by sweeping Canton, 3-0, at Billerica Tuesday night to advance to the Division 2 state finals.

The Lady Red Raiders jumped to a convincing 25-16 victory in the first set. Canton came back strong in the second set, led by senior captain Julia Murphy (15 kills, 7½ blocks), taking a 14-8 lead.

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