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Throw away the records because it's playoff time

It's playoff time.

What that means is you throw away the records and try to find the teams that have been there before or want it the most.We've got teams with rematches, teams that are defending champions and teams that just aren't ready to pack the helmets and pads away and head into the gym for winter sports.I still find myself three games out of third place behind Andy Steinmetz and two out of fourth behind Brad Hurley. Rod Heckman and Patrick Matsinko are still battling at the top with the leader holding a three-game lead. With only a couple of weeks left, a third-place finish would be just what the doctor ordered for this corner.So let's take a look at what's on the menu and see what's up:SALISBURY AT NORTHWESTERN - The Falcons are one of the hottest teams around right now and want revenge for the loss the Tigers handed them in the regular season. They are headed into the "Jungle" this time and don't be surprised if this one goes down to the wire. Taking a risk here … Salisbury, 22-21.MARIAN AT MAHANOY AREA - Everyone thinks this one will be close. Never underestimate the Colts when it comes to the postseason … Marian, 21-7.BLUE MOUNTAIN AT LEHIGHTON - A can't miss rematch of the Anthracite Football League game that the Indians pulled out using an 80-yard drive to hand the Eagles their lone loss on the season … Lehighton 28-27.SOUTHERN LEHIGH AT JIM THORPE - Two opposite teams here where the Olympians like to grind it out and the Spartans use the air. When I pick against the Olympians they win … Southern Lehigh, 20-14.READING AT PLEASANT VALLEY - Our Berks County scout expects a high-scoring game here and the team with the ball last wins … Pleasant Valley, 28-26.NAZARETH AT WYOMING VALLEY WEST - Despite a loss in Week 10 and a .500 record, Blue Eagles still gained a berth in the district playoffs. Unfortunately for them, they get the top-seeded Spartans … Wyoming Valley West, 28-7.STROUDSBURG AT LIBERTY - The Hurricanes are a tough team to play at home. The Mountaineers hang for a while, but, it's … Liberty, 28-20.EASTON AT FREEDOM - My thoughts are saying pick the Patriots. My crystal ball says … Easton, 14-12.DELAWARE VALLEY AT PARKLAND - The Trojans have more than just one playoff game on their minds … Parkland, 24-0.SAUCON VALLEY AT BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC - It's the find out game of the unbeaten Panthers against the speed of the Golden Hawks … Becahi, 28-18.NORTH SCHUYLKILL AT NOTRE DAME - This one is tough because the Spartans either win big or lose big. They showed me that they like to go to the air. The Crusaders do also … Notre Dame, 24-21.WILLIAM VALLEY AT TRI-VALLEY - Bulldogs had their way against the Vikings earlier. Why not again … Tri-Valley, 21-19.WILLIAMSPORT AT EMMAUS - The Millionaires invade the Hornets Nest and get stung big time … Emmaus, 21-7.ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC AT VALLEY VIEW - The Vikings get the edge here … Central Catholic, 28-14.PALISADES AT WILKES-BARRE MEYERS - Pirates have a long bus ride here and feel the effects … Meyers, 14-7.