Volleyball rankings

1. Notre Dame: Off to its best start since 2009 - the year it reached the Nor Cal Regionals.
2. Salinas: Still looking for the right combinations on the court.
3. San Benito: Marisa Villegas leads the team in kills and digs.
4. Carmel: Begins defense of its share of the MTAL title tonight.
5. Christopher: Has rattled off seven straight wins -- sweeping five opponents.
6. King City: All of its non-tournament wins have been by sweeps.
7. Santa Catalina: It's never any fun opening league play in King City.
8. Monte Vista: You have to grow up fast when you're in the Gabilan Division.
9. Monterey: Will be the team to beat in the Pacific Division.
10. Alvarez: Has the confidence to compete in the Gabilan Division.
 On the bubble: Seaside, Gonzales, Soledad.