Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Only setback is to 9-0 Aptos.
2. Salinas: Only unbeaten team left in the tri-region at 4-0.
3. Monte Vista: Back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.
4. Gilroy: Is turning a few heads with its 7-2 start this winter.
5. Stevenson: One tournament finals appearance to its credit.
6. Alisal: Can two dynamic scorers carry the Trojans in the Gabilan?
7. Pacific Grove: Came back to earth after an impressive 5-0 start.
8. Carmel: Starting to look like the reigning MTAL champions.
9. Notre Dame: Building a case to be a contender in the Pacific.
10. North County: Has been involved in four games decided by five points or less.
 On the bubble: San Benito, Alvarez, Christopher, Watsonville.