Lawrence at Edward Little
Friday, 7 p.m.
Eddies’ run-stuffers will be tested in a challenging opener against the reigning PTC champions, but so will Bulldogs’ secondary.
Lewiston at Mt. Ararat
Friday, 7 p.m.
Chance for the Devils’ explosive young playmakers to shine early against a program that hasn’t won a game since the double-zeroes decade.
Leavitt at Hampden
Friday, 7 p.m.
It’s a rivalry because the Broncos believe it is, and the early regular-season game is usually more of a battle than the inevitable playoff rematch.
Mt. Blue at Brewer
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Jordan Whitney for Fitzy campaign might as well begin in front of the Penobscot Valley voters.
Mtn. Valley at Westbrook
Friday, 7 p.m.
Falcons led this one by five touchdowns before the butter cooled on the popcorn a year ago. That probably won’t happen again.
Oxford Hills at Skowhegan
Friday, 7 p.m.
Call this the Night-and-Day Bowl. Vikings go to the flexbone, while Indians adopt spread offense after years of double-wing.
Greely at Spruce Mountain
Friday, 7 p.m.
Last year’s Rangers couldn’t figure out how to tackle Bill Calden. This year’s Phoenix have their work cut out with Svenn Jacobson.
Falmouth at Gray-NG
Friday, 7 p.m.
Patriots open the Jim Hersom era against a neighboring program that proved you can build one from scratch in Western B.
Lisbon at Dirigo
Friday, 7 p.m.
Greyhounds won’t have their complete roster yet. Cougars hope to take advantage in what promises to be a crowded Western C playoff race.
Winslow at Poland
Friday, 7 p.m.
Knights begin this season where they ended the previous one. Win over Raiders last October clinched first .500 campaign in school history.
Winthrop at Sacopee Valley
Friday, 7 p.m.
Long bus ride is probably the biggest obstacle for Ramblers, who still have sour taste from missing playoffs in 2011.
Yarmouth at Oak Hill
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Raiders have been Clippers’ victim four times during current win streak, but there’s a new regime and new look on both sides for this one.
Telstar at Traip
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Rebels seek first varsity win in more than 30 years against a team expected to challenge for regional and state titles.
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