1. Cheverus (1-0)

Stop the presses, right? Preseason talk of this being the year the Stags forced to chase city rival Portland proven premature.

2. South Portland (1-0)

How to go from unheralded and unranked to a heavyweight in one week: Beat the defending champion and consensus favorite to repeat on opening night.

3. Thornton (0-1)

If you think the Golden Trojans will disappear without Andrew Libby, better think again.

4. Mt. Blue (1-0)

The Cougars have another quarterback with a strong arm and stronger leadership skills, not to mention playmakers in abundance.

5. Lawrence (1-0)

It’s been a long time since Bulldogs rated anything but an overwhelming favorite in a September game. That alone should supply plenty of motivation for Friday’s trip to Farmington.

6. Cony (1-0)

So much for an old nemesis. Ben Lucas and Co. served notice with a shredding of Messalonskee.

7. Portland (0-1)

Hey, humbled on opening night or not, it still shouldn’t shock anybody if the Bulldogs host a state final at Fitzy for the first time 2002.

8. Kennebunk (1-0)

After years of taking it on the chin from Thornton and Bonny Eagle, Rams were more than ready for Fryeburg.

9. Brunswick (1-0)

Dragons usually get stronger as the season goes along, so let that 47-2 opening-night result sink in for a minute.

10. Leavitt (1-0)

They’re still the high-flying Hornets, but the O’Malley/Powell/Morin troika makes it possible to wear out opponents with ball control, too.