The Big Jab

Power Rankings:

1. Leavitt Hornets
2. Portland Bulldogs
3. Oxford Hills Vikings
4. Bonny Eagle Scots
5. Thornton Academy Trojans
6. Windham Eagles
7. Sanford Spartans
8. Messalonskee Eagles
9. Bangor Rams
10. Deering Rams

Games To Watch: 
Class A:
Bonny Eagle vs. Thornton Academy
The Trojans are trying to avoid starting 0-3 while the Scots have a fantastic opportunity in front of them. TA will need to find a way to stop Terrell Edwards of Bonny Eagle who last week in a win went 4-7 with 50 yards passing and one passing touchdown. While on the ground he finished with 21 carries for 219 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

Class B:
Messalonskee vs. Cony 
The Eagles of Messolonskee have opened the eyes of many across the state and right now are the team to beat in Class B North. The 2-0 start is their best since going 3-0 to begin the 2016 season, and the team has scored more points and allowed fewer points than any Class B team. The Cony Rams are looking to build off a 22-0 victory over Skowhegan last weekend but will face a different kind of challenge slowing down the Eagles Tatum Doucette.

Class C:
Leavitt vs. York
The York Wildcats are coming off an impressive victory over the Wells Warriors and will look to build off that win by upsetting the heavyweights in Class C South. It won’t be easy knocking off the defending champs though, during the Hornets’ 45-7 victory over the Cape Elizabeth Capers, Noah Carpenter completed all nine of his passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a touchdown. York will have their hands full with last season’s Gatorade Player of the Year.

Class D:
Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale vs. Wells 
The Wells Warriors are looking to bounce back after a tough defeat to the York Wildcats last weekend where the team led at one point by 14-0 before giving up 32 unanswered to lose the contest 32-14. While last week the story for the Ramblers was perseverance. In overtime the Ramblers would take care of business leading to the 53-47 victory over Maine Central Institute. The winner of this Class C South matchup will surely help themselves keep pace with the Poland Knights (2-0) and the Freeport Falcons (2-0) early on in this High School Football season.

8-Man:
Camden Hills vs. Mount Desert Island 
8-Man Large North is getting interesting. Camden Hills, Mount Desert Island, and Waterville are all 2-0 after picking up wins Friday night. Now, two of those teams will leave Week 3 with a blemish on their record. Camden Hills last week held the Greely Rangers to –6 yards rushing and cruised to a 28-6 win. Mount Desert Island had an impressive showing with their 44-16 win against Gray-New Gloucester. Who will remain undefeated after Week 3?