Top 10 football

1. Monterey: Special teams and defense are producing points for the Dores.
2. Palma: A strong ground game keeps the defense fresh.
3. San Benito: Has outscored two quality opponents 75-0.
4. Alvarez: Looked more like the team we expected last week.
5. Christopher: An opportunist defense is creating short fields for the offense.
6. Salinas: That new offense looked like it found itself last week.
7. Pacific Grove: Come from behind wins are confidence builders.
8. Carmel: The defense has given up 60 or more points in two of its last three games.
9. North Salinas: Has scored 34 and 35 points in its first two wins.
10. Monte Vista: The MTAL tour in non-league play has provided mixed results.
 On the bubble: Soledad, King City, Seaside.