1. Bangor (4-0) – Rams getting ready to face Mt. Blue for the third time in 364 days, or more quickly than most southern Maine broadcasters can say Seccareccia.

2. Thornton (4-0) – While the other Western Class A teams got their gentle wake-up call last weekend, the Trojans kept their foot on the accelerator and their finger on the siren.

3. Cheverus (4-0) – Stags learned last weekend that to be a regional or state champion, you have to wear the unofficial city crown first.

4. Bonny Eagle (4-0) – Scots survived another classic with South Portland.

5. Lawrence (4-0) – Can’t criticize Bulldogs’ schedule now after systematic, convincing win at Mt. Blue.

6. Lewiston (4-0) – Speaking of Lawrence, schedules and necessary Crabtree points, circle your calendar for next Friday night at Don Roux Field.

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7. Leavitt (4-0) – Hornets rank No. 3 in the state, all classes, in scoring offense.

8. Mountain Valley (4-0) – Falcons’ season starts in earnest next week. Last four opponents are a combined 12-4.

9. Gardiner (4-0) – Alonzo Connor rushed for school-record 346 yards in 56-41 victory over MDI.

10. Cape Elizabeth (4-0) – Capers showed Falmouth they’ve built a little bit of football mystique with wild fourth-quarter comeback.

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