Friday, 7 p.m.
The goal is simple for the Hornets: win and they’re in the playoffs. But that would mean beating a Biddeford team that will be motivated after losing its first game of the season last week.
SPRUCE MOUNTAIN (4-3) at MOUNTAIN VALLEY (4-3)
Friday, 7 p.m.
A home game in the first round of the playoffs is on the line when these two teams clash at Chet Bulger Field. A win and you’re at home to start the playoffs; a loss and you start on the road. As if this budding rivalry needed any more intrigue.
EDWARD LITTLE (2-5) at LEWISTON (2-5)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Bragging rights and playoff positioning. The winner gets Oxford Hills/Buckfield in the playoffs. Oh, and those bragging rights previously mentioned. Both teams can sling the ball, so the scoreboard might get a workout.
OXFORD HILLS/BUCKFIELD (3-4) at BANGOR (0-7)
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Vikings know that the Rams are all that’s in their way of a .500 regular season. But even at 0-7, Bangor shouldn’t be overlooked. The Vikings need to take care of business to secure a home playoff game.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (3-3) at DIRIGO (3-3)
Friday, 7 p.m.
These two teams will meet two weeks in a row. Where the rematch in the playoffs will take place will be determined by the winner of the regular-season finale. The Cougars hope to stay home for the rematch.
GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER (0-7) at POLAND (1-6)
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Knights need this win to have a chance to make the playoffs. So, too, do the Patriots, who with a rivalry win will garner bragging rights, the Shaker Chair trophy and avoiding an all-too-familiar winless season.
SKOWHEGAN (5-2) at MT. BLUE (2-5)
Friday, 7 p.m.
The Cougars go from playing Class B North’s highest-scoring team (Brunswick) to the conference’s second-best scoring offense. The Indians love to throw the ball. It could be a long day for Mt. Blue’s pass defense.
TRAIP (2-4) at OAK HILL (4-2)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
The Raiders finally return home after three straight on the road. They’ll now get two consecutive contests against the Rangers, with a playoff meeting set up for the following week. The initial meeting will make for good preparation.
MEDOMAK VALLEY (1-5) at LISBON (5-1)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
The Greyhounds might be the hottest team in the conference, winning five straight after losing their opener. Lisbon has found its physicality as the season has progressed. Poor Panthers…
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