Football rankings

1. San Benito: Being ranked No. 1 is a curse, falling 35-0 to Wilcox last week.
2. Salinas: Outscored 54-17 in its last two games after briefly being ranked No. 1.
3. Palma: Started 0-2 last season and promptly rattled off 10 consecutive wins.
4. Seaside: The only team in the Gabilan Division to go undefeated in non-league.
5. Aptos: Had an extra week to heel up for the Gabilan after a punishing non-league.
6. Gilroy: Averaging nearly 40 points a game in its four non-league wins.
7. Soledad: Has run off a school record 65 straight points against opponents.
8. Christopher: Identical 41-14 wins in its last two games to improve to 4-0.
9. Alvarez: Difficult stretch in opening league with San Benito and Palma.
10. Scotts Valley: Must be careful not to look ahead to Carmel in two weeks.
 On the bubble: Monte Vista, Carmel, Watsonville, Alisal.