September schedule was stronger than October, so Bulldogs’ coaching staff concerned with keeping their team sharp for November.

2. Thornton 5-1 (3)

Since their loss to Windham, Golden Trojans have won back-to-back games by a combined score of 103-14.

3. Cheverus 4-2 (5)

Stags have dominated the bottom half of Class A North, but finishing kick of Scarborough and Windham will test how far a young team has progressed.

4. Bonny Eagle 4-2 (8)

Scots haven’t looked back once 0-2 start but can’t afford looking ahead to Thornton next week, either, with capable Sanford on the docket.

5. Windham 4-2 (2)

Eagles have become the mystery team in Class A, but still not a team anybody wants to see in the postseason.

6. Falmouth 6-0 (6)

MCI, Maranacook and Winslow only teams in Maine to allow fewer points than Yachtsmen. That defense will be tested by reigning Class B champ Marshwood.

7. Marshwood 5-1 (7)

Hawks have scored 12 more touchdowns than any other team in Class B South. Of course, hanging 61 each of the past two weeks didn’t hurt.

8. Brewer 5-1 (-)

Despite big win over Brunswick, Witches look like odd-team-out in Crabtree points scramble for Class B North home field advantage.

9. Brunswick 5-1 (4)

Will Bessey’s health the big story going into Mt. Blue after Fitzy contender was knocked out of Brewer loss in third quarter.

10. Scarborough 4-2 (-)

Red Storm under the radar in Class A after early-season win over Bonny Eagle, but they will be a problem for any opponent down the stretch.