RallyNorth.net

Salem's main problem tonight against Londonderry could be overconfidence. The Blue Devils have looked so overwhelming in their first two games that they may start believing they're indestructible.

Enter Londonderry. While the Lancers fell flat against a vastly improved Manchester West squad, they were able to move the ball. Moreover, they should be ready to make amends for an uninspired second half last week.

MANCHESTER, N.H. | Alex Theodosi ran in an early fourth-quarter touchdown from six yards out, but by then the game was already well in hand for Manchester West, which cruised to a 31-7 win over Londonderry.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. | The question rang out louder the Lancer marching band's massive horn section.

Who is this guy?

New Hampshire football fans, say hello to Ryan Griffin. You'll be seeing him a lot this season.

They are akin to NASCAR drivers trapped behind the wheel of a '79 Olds Cutlass ...

World class jockeys forced to ride mules...

Naval aviators piloting single-engine Cessnas.

But heading into their senior seasons | with opening games less than a week away | Salem's Hal Landers, Pinkerton Academy's Peter Mazzola and Londonderry High's Craig Enos are right where they want to be, leading their respective clubs into what all three feel could be championship seasons.

2006 record: 7-4, lost in Division 1 semifinals

Returning starters (9): Jimmy Norris, Sr., TE/LB, 6-0, 215; Alex Deyeso, Jr., OG/DL, 6-0, 255; Mike Anderson, Sr., TE/DL, 6-3, 205; Scott Worth, Sr., DB/RB, 5-11, 170; Craig Enos, Sr., QB/DL, 6-2, 210; Alex Theodosi, Sr., RB, 5-11, 205; Jim Curro, Sr., RB, 5-11, 175; Jason Gagne, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 155; Bill McKeon, Sr., OL/DL, 5-10, 240