Football rankings

1. Seaside: One win away from matching the best start in the Al Avila era.
2. Palma: A win locks up no worse than a share of its 27th title in 30 years.
3. Monterey: Playing as well as any team in the area right now.
4. Monte Vista: Hasn't allowed a point in the third quarter this year.
5. Carmel: Is averaging 47.8 points a game through eight games
6. Salinas: Outscored 35-7 in the second half in its last two games.
7. San Benito: Has outscored its last two opponents 132-18.
8. Alisal: Only two losses are to teams undefeated in their respective leagues.
9. North County: One more win assures a seventh straight winning season.
10. Pacific Grove: Has surpassed its win total for the fourth straight year.
 Teams that dropped out: King City.