1. Aptos (0-0):
Powerhouse Mariners start season atop the rankings after a long streak of success this decade.
Last: NA
2. MVC (0-0):
Mustangs’ returning talent and promising newcomers have the bar set high for this season.
Last: NA
3. St. Francis (0-0):
Sharks look fast, strong and well-coached as their inaugural season as a member of the Mission Trail Athletic League begins.
Last: NA
4. Watsonville (0-0):
Quick and elusive Wildcatz have loads of returning talent but not much size, which shown through at last week’s jamboree.
Last: NA
5. Pajaro Valley (0-0):
Tough Grizzlies look like underdogs waiting to show their stuff this season under new head coach Kevin Cordova.
Last: NA
6. N.M.C. (0-0):
Young Condors could rocket up the rankings with a win Friday.
Last: NA
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WEEK 0 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY’S GAMES
• Aptos vs Templeton, 7 p.m.
• Watsonville at Pacific Grove, 7:30 p.m.
• N.M.C. at Alvarez, 7:30 p.m.
• M.V.C. vs King City, 7:30 p.m.
• Pajaro Valley vs St. Francis (at Emmett M. Geiser Field), 7:30 p.m.