Volleyball rankings

1. Notre Dame: A 7-0 start -- six sweeps -- gets your attention.
2. Salinas: No shame in falling to state ranked St. Francis.
3. San Benito: Has won four of its last five matches.
4. Monte Vista: Only loss this fall is to top ranked Notre Dame.
5. Santa Catalina: The youth on this team matures each match.
6. King City: Confidence building win over defending MTAL champ Carmel.
7. Carmel: Reigning MTAL champions are still looking for that chemistry on the court.
8. Christopher: At 8-2, this could be your sleeper team in the Gabilan Division
9. Gonzales: Believes it's capable of creeping into the upper echelon of the MTAL.
10. Alvarez: Big bounce back win last week for the Eagles.
 On the bubble: Watsonville, Anzar, North Salinas, Seaside.