Football rankings

1. Salinas: As explosive as the offense has been, the defense was better last week.
2. San Benito: As predicted two weeks ago, a rematch with Alvarez looms on Friday.
3. Palma: How do you get up for an exhibition game in Week 13 with potentially seven new starters?
4. Monterey: All three losses this year came after holding first half leads.
5. Alvarez: One of the Eagles wins this fall was an overtime thriller over San Benito.
6. Pacific Grove: Rallied in the second half in its first meeting with Monte Vista in Week 2.
7. Carmel: Might have played its best game of the year last week.
8. Christopher: Saw its eight game winning streak snapped last week in the playoffs.
9. Monte Vista: Will get another shot at Pacific Grove in the Division IV semifinals.
10. Soledad: Season over.
 On the bubble: Gilroy.