Football rankings

1. San Benito: Is 4-0 for the first time since 2009.
2. Palma: The demise of the program was once again premature.
3. Salinas: Defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in the last seven quarters.
4. Carmel: Spend the bye week working on intangibles.
5. Monte Vista: Beating a program from Texas is a statement.
6. Seaside: Will not lose another game in the regular season.
7. North Salinas: Coming off a season high 41 point uprising.
8. Pacific Grove: Used the bye week to heel up for MTAL play.
9. Soledad: Has yet to allow a point in the third quarter this year.
10. Alvarez: Trying to rebound from two humbling losses.
 On the bubble:  Stevenson, King City, Christopher, Pajaro Valley.