Edward Little (1-0) at Oxford Hills (1-0)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Red Eddies have owned the series this decade, winning seven of eight since 2010.

Lewiston (0-1) at Thornton Academy (1-0)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Maybe not the best time for a crossover game with an A South powerhouse, but the Blue Devils’ immediate focus is on getting better, regardless of opponent.

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Mt. Blue (1-0) at Greely (0-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Week 1 is always full of surprises, but probably no score raised more eyebrows than the Cougars’ 34-13 dismantling of Lawrence.

Leavitt (1-0) at Yarmouth (0-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Hornets showcased size in 28-0 win over MCI last week. Their speed may emerge on the Clippers’ turf field this week.

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Gray-New Gloucester (0-1) at Dirigo (1-0)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Last week’s one-point win over Class C Old Town showed even though they are in Class E, the Cougars are not to be taken lightly. 

Spruce Mountain (1-0) at Lake Region (0-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

If offense, defense and special teams can consistently contribute the way they all did last week, the Phoenix will be a force in D South.

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Oak Hill (1-0) at Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale (0-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

A quick look at the rest of September’s schedule suggests this is a critical game for both teams.

Freeport (1-0) at Poland (0-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Knights can build some confidence and momentum at home over the next couple of weeks, but like Dirigo, the Class E Falcons aren’t to be overlooked.

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Mountain Valley (1-0) at Lisbon (1-0)

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Last year’s first regular-season meeting of the two storied programs was a classic. Greyhounds won 22-20 in a game that turned on a fake punt.

Telstar (0-1) at Camden Hills (1-0)

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Rebels will be focused on Windjammers’ senior Ethan Cayouette, who scored all four touchdowns (three rushing, one punt return) in 30-0 win over Sacopee Valley.

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Sun Journal Top 10

1. Scarborough

Letting Jarrett Flaker loose in the open field is unfair.

2. Thornton Academy

Golden Trojans’ first trip to Fitzpatrick Stadium was a success (70-0 over Deering in Week 1). Do they have another trip in them?

3. Bonny Eagle

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Scots’ defense did the heavy lifting as the offense worked out the kinks in 34-6 win over South Portland.

4. Portland

Bulldogs earned sweet revenge for last year’s regional final by beating Windham, 49-0. 

5. Oxford Hills

Vikings dispatched one Twin City thorn in their side with 34-0 win over Lewiston. The other, Edward Little, is up next. 

6. Marshwood

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Hawks may not be seriously challenged until October.

7. Kennebunk

Like Bonny Eagle, Rams’ defense covered up for some early miscues before the offense got rolling in 62-19 win over Skowhegan.

8. Brunswick

Dragons struck a blow for the North in 27-25 crossover win over Falmouth.

9. Cheverus

Stags made statement with 53-6 win over Massabesic, but a win over intra-city rival Portland on Friday would resonate a lot more.

10. Biddeford

Tigers step on Waterhouse Field’s turf for first time with a second, and tougher, of back-to-back crossover games, against Cony.

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