1. Gorham

First SMAA power to be tested with Portland coming up.

2. Bonny Eagle

Just two returning starters on each side of the ball and they’re probably better than last year’s 9-1 team.

3. Lawrence

What drop-off?

4. Massabesic

Good to see the Mustangs back in the running.

5. Bangor

Even more devastating in the Wing-T..

6. Skowhegan

Waiting to see defense tested.

7. Deering

The SMAA is so stacked this year, the Rams could be a sleeper.

8. Gardiner

Remember the name Bass Chadwick? How could we forget?

9. Lewiston

Nothing wrong with an early-season character test.

10. Mountain Valley

Offense, defense, special teams…if the MPA allowed it, Justin Staires could get six from the concession stand.