THE MELROSE High boy’s hockey team battled to a near draw in a close 2-1 loss to Belmont to open their season on the road. Melrose’s Justin D’Antona scored Melrose’s equalizing goal in the first and Melrose defense, anchored by goalie Matt Fuccione, held the Marauders back until a Belmont goal with 4 minutes left. After press time: Melrose falls to Reading 2-0 on Dec. 17 and Winchester 5-1 on Dec. 21. (photo by Raj Das www.edphotos.com)
