Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Showdown with CCS power Scotts Valley in a few hours.
2. Monte Vista: Its 5-0 start is no fluke.
3. Salinas: Impressive start in its first three preseason games.
4. Pacific Grove: Has some work to do after falling hard to Monte Vista.
5. Seaside: What a difference having a point guard makes.
6. San Benito: I think the Balers are back.
7. Carmel: The surging Padres only setback has been to Monte Vista.
8. Gilroy: Held to a combined 48 points in two losses.
9. Notre Dame: The Spirits need a presence in the paint.
10. Santa Catalina: Closed its preseason with a season high 72 point uprising.
  On the bubble: Greenfield, Soledad, Alisal, Pajaro Valley.