The non-conference match between the two former Section 5A rivals will begin at 4:30pm today at the B-B-E High School courts. Melrose Area was moved to Section 6A for the playoffs beginning this fall. They have competed in Section 5A with B-B-E since at least 2005.
Melrose Area is 10-2 overall in duals and clinched the West Central North Conference title earlier this week with wins over Sauk Centre and Minnewaska Area. The Dutchmen sit at 5-0 in the WCCN, while Sauk Centre is in second place at 3-2.