Semifinal Showdowns Thursday in Danvers

 Here is the Alchemy of Volleyball. Paul Coelho wrote in The Alchemist, "Because I don't live in either my past or my future. I'm interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you'll be a happy man." 

Melrose earned a rematch Thursday against Lynnfield and Bedford faces Danvers at the Falcons' nest in Danvers. 

The Maxpreps.com power rankings (as of 11/5/19) correlate well with the results so far. 

Melrose and Tewksbury have the highest strength of schedule among the leaders. "Iron sharpens iron."