Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Has won or shared all four Gabilan Division titles.
2. Monte Vista: Shared the Gabilan Division title last year with North Salinas.
3. San Benito: Looking to take that next step and battle for supremacy.
4. Salinas: Will likely build its offense around Kathleen Bass.
5. Stevenson: Early preseason pick to win the MTAL title.
6. Alisal: Defending Pacific champions won't be intimidated in the Gabilan.
7. Carmel: The cupboard is far from bare for the defending MTAL champions.
8. King City: Took the most significant strides last year in improvement.
9. Seaside: Sophomore Jordan Olivares is someone worth watching
10. Christopher: Was 6-4 outside the Gabilan Division last year.
 On the bubble: Greenfield, Notre Dame, North County, Alvarez.