Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Early message sent with a 43-point win to open the season.
2. Seaside: Off to a 3-0 start with a balanced scoring attack and a tenacious defense.
3. Monte Vista: Only setback on the early season was by two points.
4. North County: Off to a 3-1 start, with only loss coming from a non CCS team.
5. Salinas: Opens it season tonight against Greenfield.
6. San Benito: One shot away from being 3-1 instead of 2-2.
7. King City: Will be a sleeper team this winter in the MTAL.
8. Pacific Grove: Only setback was to unbeaten Seaside.
9. Notre Dame: Off to a surprising 4-2 start this winter.
10. Gilroy: Has dropped two straight after a 2-0 start to the season.
 On the bubble: Alvarez, Alisal, Stevenson, Carmel.