Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: A showdown with Monte Vista is on the horizon.
2. Monte Vista: Has quietly won nine straight games.
3. San Benito: Still searching for the right combinations.
4. Salinas: Is 1-4 when held to 31 points or less.
5. Alvarez: One of two teams still undefeated in the Pacific Division.
6. Carmel: Starting to look like a team determined to defend its MTAL title.
7. Seaside: Is 1-5 since opening the season with six straight wins.
8. Stevenson: That 19-day layoff was evident in the teams MTAL opener.
9. Greenfield: Winners of four of its last five games.
10. North County: Has dropped three games by three points or less.
 On the bubble:  Alisal, Notre Dame, King City, Christopher.