Boys basketball rankings

1. Alisal: Not a lot of breathing room in the Gabilan Division.
2. Salinas: Emotional win over Monterey, followed by humbling loss to Palma.

3. Monterey: One of five teams in the Gabilan separated by one game.

4. Carmel: Most consistent team in the area as of tonight with six straight wins.

5. Palma: Writing off the reigning three-time Gabilan champions isn't wise.

6. Monte Vista: Might be playing the best basketball in the Gabilan at this point.

7. Pacific Grove: Two stunning losses temporally knocked them out of first.

8. Seaside: Controls its fate towards a Pacific Division title.

9. Alvarez: Only Pacific Division losses this year have come from Seaside.

10. Stevenson: Important week in terms of potential seeding purposes for postseason.

 On the bubble: Soledad, Pajaro Valley, North Salinas, King City, San Benito.