Top 10 football

1. Palma: On the road for the fourth time in five games.
2. Carmel: Starters played a little more than a half last week.
3. San Benito: Piled up over 300 yards on the ground last week.
4. Monte Vista: Headed for its second straight 5-0 start.
5. Salinas: Trying to avoid a third straight home loss.
6. Christopher: Cracks the top 10 for the first time ever.
7. Seaside: Hasn't matched that first half intensity in the second half this year.
8. North County: A different team with its starting quarterback.
9. Monterey: There is a receiver averaging 47 yards a catch.
10. Alisal: Has never beaten its next opponent.