1. Cheverus (10-0)
In the prevailing theme of the Class A playoffs thus far, Stags have survived and advanced for two straight weeks.
2. Bangor (9-1)
Josiah Hartley seems to have filled the role of Jack Mallis and Josh Strickland this year.
3. Deering (8-2)
Rams paid back a 22-point loss to Bonny Eagle. Next stop on the vindication tour: a 30-point Cheverus rout three weeks ago.
4. Bonny Eagle (8-2)
Scots were the team of the last decade and still have the numbers and aura to dominate this one, but they were manhandled at home in the semifinals.
5. Leavitt (10-0)
Yes, the Hornets know they need to stop Alonzo Connor. Slowing down Jordan Hersom won’t be any picnic for the Tigers, either.
6. Mountain Valley (10-0)
For every three Western Class B finals played since 1989, when their school was born, Falcons have been featured in two of them.
7. Scarborough (8-2)
Yup, chalk up another sport in which the Red Storm will be a powerhouse for the foreseeable future.
8. Lawrence (8-1)
Proof that it’s tough even for Class A giants to overcome injuries, if they impact the wrong two or three guys.
9. Lewiston (8-2)
Blue Devils seem built for cold, sloppy weather.
10. Mt. Blue (7-3)
Four minutes away from hosting the PTC final = huge building block for 2011.
Player of the week
Jeff Keene, Lewiston
Fighting off the effects of a broken rib, Keene combined 95 all-purpose yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, a fumble recovery and a game-saving tackle in the Blue Devils’ 20-7 Eastern Class A semifinal win over Brunswick.
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