1. Cheverus (8-0)

Would have been believable if somebody reported that the Stags put up 50 points against the bye week.

2. Portland (7-1)

For all the talk about Cheverus, their city neighbors haven’t been seriously challenged since that opening-night battle, either.

3. Kennebunk (9-0)

Quarterfinal box score showed three rushing TDs, two passing TDs and two interception returns to the house. That’s the kind of balance that will keep you playing until the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

4. Bonny Eagle (7-1)

QB Zach Dubiel (25 total TDs) probably the player to watch in Western Class A postseason.

5. Thornton (6-2)

Trojans started to figure it out at the end of the regular season. Big, physical Sanford will provide a strong semifinal test.

6. Leavitt (8-0)

Hornets continue to play angry, as if being the most experienced and talented team in the field weren’t enough.

7. Brunswick (6-2)

Dragons lost two of their last three, but they’re built to win as the weather gets colder and more sloppy.

8. York (7-2)

Seven straight wins and counting for the Wildcats, and semifinal opponent Marshwood is the only opponent to get within two touchdowns.

9. Waterville (7-1)

Purple Panthers need to prove they can stop MDI before they can think about another showdown with their archrivals …

10. Winslow (7-1)

… who have their a struggle on their own hands against age-old LTC adversary Belfast.