Final girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Reigning five-time Gabilan Division champions are young.
2. Monte Vista: Is the only team in the last four years to beat North Salinas in league play.
3. Stevenson: MTAL champions were knocked out in the Division V semifinals.
4. Salinas: Will use a strong second half finish as a momentum push into next season.
5. Seaside: Likely ticketed to the Gabilan Division after winning 11 straight Pacific games.
6. Pacific Grove: An identity was established this past season for the Breakers.
7. Gilroy: Quietly won 17 games, finishing third in the Gabilan Division.
8. North County: Got a taste of what it feels like to contend for a league title.
9. King City: The core will be back to make a run at the MTAL title.
10. Carmel: Seven players, including three starters, are returning.
 On the bubble: San Benito, Alvarez, Watsonville, Kirby.