UPDATE: Hoop girls lose a close one to Stoneham 42-39 after beating Lexington

Post-publication updates:
Melrose falls to Watertown 36-31 (Jan. 16)
Melrose defeats Waltham 44-37 (Jan. 14)
Melrose falls to Arlington 52-42 (Jan. 13)
Melrose falls to Stoneham 43-39 (Jan. 9)

Published January 9, 2026

Hoop girls dominate Lexington in 54-32 victory

By JENNIFER GENTILE