Preseason volleyball rankings

1. Salinas: The three-time reigning champions are built for another title run.
2. Notre Dame: Nikki DeSerpa will command a lot of attention at the net.
3. San Benito: State meet 1,600 qualifier Marisa Villegas was the teams top hitter last fall.
4. Carmel: For the first time in four years, the Padres have a new setter.
5. Santa Catalina: The core of last year's team is intact for a title run this fall.
6. King City: Has missed the postseason once in the last 34 years.
7. Christopher: Three starters are back from last year's 16 win team.
8. Monte Vista: Proved it could compete in the Gabilan Division last season.
9. Monterey: The Pacific Division champions got bumped into the Gabilan.
10. Alvarez: Look for the Eagles to challenge for supremacy in the Pacific.
 On the bubble: Watsonville, North Salinas, Alisal, Gonzales.