Game of Inches
It doesn't get any closer than a one-point game, and that was the margin of last week's closest contest, which featured thrill-seekers St. Paul's and Berkshire School. St. Paul's won a game that couldn't get any closer, slipping by Berkshire School 7 - 6. Even if it didn't bump St. Paul's up the rankings, the win at least kept the team from dropping.
Look Out Below
After a challenging last week, Trinity now finds itself down six power ranking positions. No one has a better right to be disappointed since that was the biggest drop of the week. It was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as it fell 7 - 0 to Stevens. The fight Trinity demonstrated in its 48 - 19 win the game before seemed replaced by lethargy in this one.
No Stoppin 'Em
56. That was the combined point total for Campbell and Laconia when they went head to head last week, and it set the benchmark for all power ranking teams. Campbell scooted by Laconia with a score of 38 - 18. The win raised Campbell up two spots in the power rankings.
Next Week's Big Game
The big showdown in the power rankings this week is between Salem (6th in the power rankings) and Pinkerton (2nd). The teams have their eyes fixed on the championship after last-week playoff conquests. Pinkerton and Salem can't both win again this week, so we'll learn on Saturday which team falters and which extends its success.
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