1. Cheverus (8-0)

Quarterfinal opponent Scarborough was one of Stags’ four shutout victims during the regular season.

2. Leavitt (8-0)

Oakes has been saying the Hornets are the best team in either PTC division all year. So if Whitehouse doesn’t like it, he’ll have to come up with a compelling reason to move them down.

3. Lawrence (8-0)

Maybe the Bulldogs should change that blue in their uniforms to black. Ask EL, Bangor, Cony and Brunswick: Lawrence just wins, baby.

4. Mt. Blue (7-1)

Cougars are good enough to win the Class B championship, but that run defense still has its skittish moments.

5. Brunswick (6-2)

November is almost here, and that’s when the Dragons typically do their most damage.

6. Wells (8-0)

If QB Paul McDonough can’t go in the playoffs, this ranking is possibly little more than a tribute to a heck of a regular season.

7. Thornton (7-1)

Another solid season for Livermore Falls native Kevin Kezal and his Trojans.

8. Messalonskee (6-2)

If Sam Dexter isn’t on the Fitzpatrick Trophy ballot, you can have mine.

9. Bonny Eagle (5-3)

If you don’t think the Scots (five straight wins) scare the daylights out of Cheverus as a potential semifinal opponent, you haven’t been paying attention.

10. Mountain Valley (7-1)

Falcons are chasing their fifth Class B title in eight years. Go ahead, bet against them. Dare ya.

Player of the Week: Jeff Turcotte, Lewiston. Rushed for 257 yards and five touchdowns in one of the highest-scoring games in Maine high school football history, a 62-49 win over Cony.