After press time:
Melrose defeats Belmont 51-47 (Dec. 13)

AMONG THOSE returning to the 2024-5 MHS varsity basketball team is senior captain John Arens. (file photo)
By JENNIFER GENTILE
MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s varsity basketball opens their winter campaign this Friday evening on the road in Belmont at 7:15 p.m. …