The game of the week has to be the rematch between St Johnsbury and BFA-St Albans. BFA had a 28-14 lead on the Hilltoppers in the second half during their last meeting before St Johnsbury reeled off 22 unanswered points to secure the win. St Johnsbury hasn't played in a close game in almost a month so it will be interesting to see how they compete against a team of BFA's caliber who is coming off a big win over Middlebury. I am picking St Johnsbury to continue their unbeaten season, but only with very mild confidence. Hartford and Mt Mansfield could also be a very good game. Though Hartford won 46-29 over the Cougars just 2 weeks ago, they have been inconsistent at times, and with Mt Mansfield coming off a big win over Burlington in the quarterfinals, anything is possible.
In Division 2 we have a rematch of last year's championship game with Bellows Falls traveling to Manchester to face Burr & Burton. Burr & Burton has rolled to a 7-0 record in Division 2 with their closest margin of victory being 14 points. Their next closest divisional matchup was against Bellows Falls in Week 3 when they beat the Terriers 23-6. I expect the Terriers to compete hard, but that the Bulldogs will get their revenge after losing to BF in the finals a year ago. Fair Haven and Milton are both 8-1 and they square off in the other matchup. The Slaters and the Yellow Jackets did not face one another this year, but the Slaters handled their opponents more easily and had a statement win over Bellows Falls that I feel gives them the edge in this game.
In Division 3 I expect Windsor to remain undefeated by easily rolling over Springfield. The Cosmos have had a nice run with 3 straight wins after an 0-5 start, but they are no match for a Windsor team that beat them 53-22 in Week 1. Woodstock ran past Mill River 42-14 in Week 5 and they should do so again. A rematch of Windsor and Woodstock in the championship would be a thrilling way to end the season.
Division 1
#1 St Johnsbury over #4 BFA-St Albans
#2 Hartford over #6 Mt Mansfield
Division 2
#1 Burr & Burton over #4 Bellows Falls
#2 Fair Haven over #3 Milton
Division 3
#1 Windsor over #5 Springfield
#2 Woodstock over #3 Mill River
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