Football Top 10

1. San Benito: Big second half in season opening win over Pioneer.
2. Salinas: Impressive season opening effort by the Cowboys defense.
3. Carmel: Could climb in the Nor Cal Div. III bowl rankings after beating Palma.
4. Seaside: Seven starters went both ways in last week's win.
5. Monterey: Spent the week heeling after a scrimmage with Bellarmine.
6. Palma: The next two opponents could be the best Palma sees this year.
7. Christopher: Had little trouble in beating Sobrato 36-6.
8. Soledad: First season opening win for Soledad in nine years.
9. Pacific Grove: Dominated its opener against Watsonville.
10. Monte Vista: Opened up with a 42-0 win over Del Mar.
 On the bubble: Alvarez.