Boys basketball rankings

1. Salinas: Three straight wins, including decisions over Palma and Alisal.
2. Alisal: Saw its run of 15 straight wins to open the season on the court end.
3. Monterey: Locked in a four way tie for first in the Gabilan Division.
4. Pacific Grove: MTAL showdown with rival Carmel in 48 hours.
5. Palma: Saw its run of 41 straight league wins come to an end.
6. Carmel: Early season mid term comes Wednesday at Pacific Grove.
7. Monte Vista: Was competitive in a pair of setbacks last week.
8. Seaside: The 3-0 start in the Pacific surpasses last year's entire win total in league.
9. Alvarez: Starting to look like the team expected to contend in the Pacific.
10. North County: Struggling for an identity with four straight league losses.
 On the bubble: Pajaro Valley, Stevenson, Christopher, Soledad, San Benito.