Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Begins its quest for a third straight CCS Division I title.
2. Monte Vista: Is 18-1 in its last 19 games going into the D IV playoffs.
3. Carmel: Two-time MTAL champions looking to take another step.
4. San Benito: Stumbled in its final two Gabilan Division games.
5. Alisal: Two players averaged over 20 points a game in league play.
6. Salinas: A cast of unknowns put together a solid season.
7. Stevenson: A loss to King City cost them a share of the MTAL title.
8. Seaside: Wins over Christopher and San Benito down the stretch.
9. King City: The most improved team in the county this year.
10. Notre Dame: Will be a factor in the CCS Division V playoffs.
 On the bubble: Christopher, North County, Alvarez, Oakwood