1. Cheverus (9-0)

Just how much pleasure do the Stags take in having to go through Deering and Portland en route to another title?

2. Thornton (8-1)

Eight-point win over Kennebunk brings doubters back out of the woodwork.

3. Lawrence (9-0)

Quiet for much of the season, Spencer Carey put on a big-play passing clinic against Messalonskee.

4. Mt. Blue (9-0)

After spending most of the quarterfinal win against MDI on the field, Cougars’ defense needs to rest up so it can chase Gardiner QB Dennis Meehan around on Friday.

5. Scarborough (7-2)

Aggressive Red Storm could be dangerous foe for Thornton.

6. Brunswick (7-2)

Dragons hope pass defense has improved dramatically in a little over a month.

7. Cony (7-2)

Ben Lucas’ health as hot a topic as next Tuesday’s election in the state capital.

8. Marshwood  (8-1)

Great Hawks teams of the 1980s didn’t have to run this kind of playoff gauntlet.

9. Wells (7-2)

Joey Spinelli deserves Fitzy consideration for that 45-yard field goal alone. No kidding.

10. Messalonskee (6-3)

If the Eagles held anything back against Lawrence last week, it had better be good.