Softball rankings

1. San Benito: Only setback all season was to a team outside the CCS.
2. Notre Dame: Chasing a fourth straight CCS DIII title.
3. Carmel: At 15-2 overall, the Padres have two signature wins in the last week.
4. North Salinas: Regrouped by snapped a three-game skid.
5. Stevenson: Sits just one game behind MTAL leader Carmel.
6. Christopher: All three of its Gabilan losses have been by one run.
7. Watsonville: Reigning Pacific champions are 9-3 since starting the year 0-5.
8. Santa Catalina: Must shore up its defense for the stretch run.
9. Alvarez: Two wins shy of tying the single season school record for wins.
10. Monterey: Injuries and a lack of depth have hurt the Toreadores.
 On the bubble: Gilroy, Seaside, Pacific Grove, Soledad.