Football rankings

1. Aptos: Averaging 48 points a game this fall in a 6-0 start.

2. Carmel: Dating back to last year, has won 10 straight games.

3. Salinas: The defense has not allowed a touchdown in two of its last four games.

4. Palma: Defense made a statement in last week's shutout of Seaside.

5. San Benito: Has more points in its last two games (73) than its first four (66).

6. Christopher: May be starting to feel the effects of the Gabilan Division.

7. Alisal: Had a bye week to heel up and fix a few fundamental flaws.

8. Monterey: Might have put together its best all around effort last week.
9. Monte Vista: Has scored 70 points in two wins -- 28 in four losses.
10. Gonzales: One of three teams in the tri-region area still undefeated.

 On the bubble: Watsonville, North Salinas, Scotts Valley, Seaside, King City.