Western Class C
No. 5 Cape Elizabeth (6-3) at No. 1 Leavitt (8-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Hornets dominated time of possession on Cape’s turf back in Week 1. The emergence of Nate Rousseau, Adam Poulin and Billy Bedard and the likely return of Conor O’Malley mean they’ll try to do more of the same at Libby Field.
No. 3 Spruce Mountain (7-2) at No. 2 Wells (6-2)
Friday, 7 p.m.
In a monsoon, with a malfunctioning scoreboard, in daylight due to the EEE threat from mosquitoes, Phoenix couldn’t quite hold off the Warriors in the regular-season meeting. You can bet both teams are looking forward to better conditions this time.
Western Class D
No. 4 Dirigo (6-3) at No. 1 Winthrop/Monmouth (9-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Ramblers coach Joel Stoneton keeps saying his team hasn’t been tested in over a month, but there’s a reason for it. They’re just that good. Defense has been helping Cougars win the close ones, including last week’s OT thriller with Old Orchard Beach.
No. 3 Lisbon (7-2) at No. 2 Oak Hill (7-2)
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Want to bet that Lisbon’s Quincy Thompson plays, even if it’s only in a limited role on defense or special teams? The problem for the Greyhounds is that the Raiders’ Kyle Flaherty and Alex Mace are guaranteed to play, and nobody’s stopped them in a while.
Eastern Class A
No. 4 Bangor (5-4) at No. 1 Cheverus (8-0)
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
By the time this trip is over, Rams will have traveled well over 1,000 miles to road games this season. Stags might be that far ahead of the pack in Class A.
No. 3 Windham (5-4) at No. 2 Portland (7-1)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Eagles couldn’t stop Justin Zukowski (four rushing TDs) or Jordan Talbot (three passing) in Bulldogs’ regular-season romp.
Western Class A
No. 4 Scarborough (6-3) at No. 1 Bonny Eagle (7-1)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Red Storm have won five straight since 34-26 loss to Scots.
No. 6 Sanford (5-4) at No. 2 Thornton (6-2)
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Cheverus is the only team to beat Thornton since the night Trojans lost Andrew Libby to injury.
Western Class B
No. 4 Westbrook (6-3) at No. 1 Kennebunk (9-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Blazes were up 8-6 at halftime before Rams QB Nick Emmons opened it up in the previous meeting.
No. 3 Marshwood (7-2) at No. 2 York (7-2)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Might be the best-looking matchup on the semifinal docket.
Eastern Class B
No. 5 Skowhegan (5-4) at No. 1 Brunswick (6-2)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Indians have averaged 44 points in past four games. Dragons scored 47 first time the teams met.
No. 3 Messalonskee (6-3) at No. 2 Cony (6-2)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Ben Lucas owned the Eagles’ secondary in the season opener, but Messo has straightened out a lot of things since that night.
Eastern Class C
No. 5 Belfast (6-3) at No. 1 Winslow (7-1)
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Anybody who doesn’t think the Lions are capable of an upset didn’t get the memo from Turner a year ago.
No. 3 MDI (7-2) at No. 2 Waterville (7-1)
Saturday, noon
Trojans’ T-formation gave Panthers fits in their lone league defeat.
Eastern Class D
No. 4 Orono (6-3) at No. 1 Bucksport (8-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Late touchdown gave Golden Bucks an emotional midseason win over the Red Riots.
No. 3 Mattanawcook (8-1) at No. 2 MCI (7-1)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Huskies won coin flip for bye week. Lynx tried to take one, anyway, until first-half wakeup call from Washington Academy.
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