Football rankings

1. Palma: Survived a scare to remain undefeated in the Gabilan.
2. Salinas: Looking to snap a 12-game losing streak to the team above them
3. San Benito: It's not November. But the Balers are playing like it is.
4. Monte Vista: This team made a believer out of a lot of people last week.
5. Carmel: Running through the MTAL.
6. Pacific Grove: Reigning MTAL champions are building for one game.
7. North Salinas: Defense has scored five touchdowns this year.
8. Soledad: Defense has carried the Aztecs all season.
9.  Alvarez: Needs to win two of its final three to keep playoff hopes alive.
10. Seaside: A healthy team is a title contender in the Pacific.
 On the bubble: Stevenson, Alisal, Monterey, North County.