Softball rankings

1. San Benito: Has won four of the last five Gabilan Division titles.
2. Notre Dame: Reigning CCS DII champions are stacked for another run.
3. Carmel: Will be a threat to Notre Dame come postseason time.
4. Watsonville: Strong season opening win for defending DI champions.
5. Christopher: Erupted for 14 runs in its season opener.
6. Santa Catalina: The potential for a potent lineup this spring.
7. Salinas: Defending Pacific Division champions are back where they belong in the Gabilan.
8. Pacific Grove: Give this group time to get its timing down after several played winter sports.
9. Gilroy: Opened the season with a win over North Salinas.
10. Monterey: Lost just one starter from last year's team.
 On the bubble: Soledad, Alvarez, North Salinas, Stevenson, Marina.