Girls basketball rankings

1. North Salinas: Very impressive in Tuesday's season opening win.
2. Christopher: Trying to replace its two leading scorers from last year.
3. San Benito: One of the top defensive teams in the area.
4. Pacific Grove: Opened the year with a win over Notre Dame.
5. Seaside: One of the quickest teams in the county.
6. Notre Dame: Will rely on its defense to keep games close.
7. Salinas: Lost its five leading scorers to graduation.
8. King City: Lost two four year starters to graduation.
9. Greenfield: Confidence building season opening win on Tuesday.
10. Carmel: Welcome back to the head coach fraternity Tom Dooner.
 On the bubble: Santa Catalina, Monte Vista.