1. Cheverus (9-0)

Quarterfinal crisis averted, the Stags appear to be the prohibitive favorites in Class A…

2. Bonny Eagle (8-1)

Unless you believe defense wins championships, in which case, the Scots have the edge.

3. Bangor (8-1)

They were fine without him last week (six interceptions), but the Rams will need Joe Seccareccia back on defense at some point.

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4. Leavitt (9-0)

If anyone wants to create an award for the most unsung player in Maine, Jake Ouellette would make a pretty strong candidate.

5. Mountain Valley (9-0)

Some defenses swarm to the ball. Falcons storm to the ball.

6. Scarborough (8-1)

If you go into Waterhouse and beat Biddeford by 34 points, you deserve to move up two spots in the rankings.

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7. Lawrence (8-1)

For the second year in a row, Brunswick was the Bulldogs’ kryptonite.

8. Deering (7-2)

Rams’ not-so-secret weapon against Bonny Eagle will be senior QB Jamie Ross, a three-year starter. Experience at the QB position is tough to beat.

9. Lewiston (7-2)

Blue Devils can be a scary team when they have something to prove.

10. Mt. Blue (7-2)

Cougars eager to show embarrassing 39-7 loss to Bangor was a fluke.

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