Football rankings

1. San Benito: The reigning D1 champions have won eight straight games
2. Palma: A West Catholic Athlete League opponent is a different animal.
3. Salinas: Sharp in all phases last week in a dominating win.
4. Carmel: Looked poised with the game on the line last week.
5. Pacific Grove: Used the bye week to clean up a few flaws.
6. North Salinas: Last week's bye couldn't have come at a better time for a team grieving.
7. Monte Vista: Went down to Texas and got a confidence building win.
8. Alvarez: Looked more like the Eagles squad we expected last week.
9. Christopher: The complete opposite of how it looked in its season opener.
10. Monterey: Akili Jones is a difference maker for the Dores.
 Honorable mention: Soledad, Seaside, Gonzales, King City.