Softball rankings

1. Notre Dame: The core is back for more than a Gabilan Division title run.
2. San Benito: Ten CCS DI titles in the last 11 years.
3. North Salinas: One of the most improved teams in the county last year.
4. Christopher: Has scored 54 runs in its first five games.
5. Carmel: Has rattled off three straight wins after an 0-2 start.
6. Pacific Grove: A late arrival for a handful of winter sports standouts.
7. Monterey: A lineup filled with freshmen and sophomores last year has grown up.
8. Stevenson: Still yet to play its first game of the season.
9. Santa Catalina: Third coach in three years opens its season today.
10. Alvarez: Off to a fast start at the plate, averaging 10 runs a game.
 On the bubble: Watsonville, Salinas, North County,  Gilroy.