Boys basketball rankings

1. Monterey: While it won't start 17-0 this year, impressive in 3-1 beginning.
2. Alisal: The fab five are now juniors with two years of varsity experience.
3. Monte Vista: Might want to start paying attention to the undefeated Mustangs.
4. Palma: Finding the right combinations will be a process.
5. Carmel: Don't mistake the youth as a rebuilding year at Carmel.
6. Salinas: Back-to-back wins has evened its non-league record.
7. Pacific Grove: Two losses to two powers from two different sections.
8. Alvarez: Has had seven days to iron out its deficiencies.
9. King City: An early season surprise at 3-1 in non-league play.
10. North County: Stumbled in a tournament after a 2-0 start to the year.
 On the bubble: Stevenson, Seaside, Christopher, San Benito, Soledad.