Final boys basketball rankings

1. Monterey: Must put heartbreaking CCS final loss in the past, as Central Catholic awaits in the State Nor Cal DIII tournament.

2. Salinas: An argument can be made that this group overachieved in reaching the DI semifinals.

3. Alisal: Four of the five starters and a portion of the bench will be back next winter.

4. Carmel: The only two losses in its last 15 games came from the CCS DIV champions.

5. Palma: Will recharge the batteries and make a run at supremacy next year.

6. Monte Vista: Replacing a three-year starting 6-foot-10 post will be a tall order.

7. Pacific Grove: Could Pacific Grove be pushed into the upper division next season?

8. Seaside: I don't know if a move to the upper division is the right call for a senior heavy team.

9. Alvarez: There are some parts returning to make the Eagles a contender next year.

10. Stevenson: A young group that could emerge as a contender next year.

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