Lewiston (1-2) at Skowhegan (1-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Blue Devils have had many happy returns so far, just not enough defensive stops.

Brunswick (3-0) at Edward Little (0-3)

Friday, 7 p.m.

As Lewiston found out last week, knowing you have to stop Dragons’ rushing machine Jared Jensen is one thing. Doing it is something else entirely.

Messalonskee (3-0) at Oxford Hills (1-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Lawrence said Vikings were the best team they’ve played this season.

Leavitt (3-0) at Madison (2-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Hornets got off to slow start last week against Morse. Bulldogs are advised to remember that was probably a point of emphasis in Turner this week.

Mt. Blue (3-0) at Gardiner (3-0)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Tigers have been lingering in the shadows of Mt. Blue and Leavitt since last year. Until they beat one of them, that’s where they will remain.

Mountain Valley (1-2) at Gray-NG (1-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Did the Falcons get their swagger back last week or was it just a temporary lift?

Wells (2-1) at Spruce Mountain (1-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Back-to-back competitive contests with last year’s regional finalists would give the young Phoenix a big boost.

Telstar (0-3) at Dirigo (3-0)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Cougars are happy to be home after two nail-biters at Winslow and Poland.

Poland (0-3) at Old Orchard Beach (2-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Knights have scored 14 more points and given up just 14 more points than the Seagulls. Yet the latter is in the thick of the playoff race and the former is in danger of being out of it by October 1.

Freeport (2-1) at Lisbon (1-2)

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

It took three weeks, but the real Greyhounds have finally arrived.

Winthrop (1-2) at Oak Hill (2-1)

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

From the “Something’s gotta give” file: Ramblers, shut out the last two games, are wondering where their offense. Raiders, who gave up 34 points to Winslow last week yielding just seven the first two weeks, are wondering the same thing about their defense.

Sun Journal Player of the Week

Jordan Whitney, Mt. Blue

Whitney, a senior quarterback and safety, made big plays on both sides of the ball in the Cougars’ 42-17 win over MDI. He completed 12 of 18 passes for 126 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a 49-yard touchdown. He also picked off two passes.