Boski,
I don't know why I'm responding to your outrageous remark, You're out of your mind to say that Melrose let up. NoT one team in the playoff lets up for anyone especially at another teams home field. As a player you are taught to never think a game is over. HC made some adjustment and Melrose could not move the ball in the 2nd half except for the only time they came up with a LUCKY 3rd and 25 first down and got a late score. ....... I also know that Hillsboro missed an easy field goal at the end of the game to send you and your team packing.
This was the first time I seen HC play and I was very impressed with way they took over the game. They remain calm and cool even when the officials blow the return TD call to put them down 20. Watch out I know this team is on a mission and your team is just a stepping stone to there prize .