Volleyball thoughts

 Chemistry has not been an issue for Salinas in its last five matches.

 Stevenson snapped a 20-game MTAL losing streak on Thursday.

 North Salinas is in trouble without injured outside hitter Riley Ashen.

 Alisal has been involved in six straight five-game matches, going 5-1.

 Seaside's five-game win over Watsonville was big in terms of morale.

Carmel is 47-1 in its last 48 MTAL games.