The 2016 high school football regular season has come to a close, and a handful of local teams will kick off their playoff campaigns tonight. Here are some quick-hit thoughts on the matchups in greater York County.

No. 7 York at No. 2 Biddeford (Class B South)

Regular season records: Biddeford: 7-1

York: 3-5

Early season meeting: Biddeford 49,York19

Thoughts: Despite the late-season hiccup against Kennebunk, the Tigers enter the postseason with a lot of momentum, starting with their dynamic offense. Between Joey Curit, Cam Lantagne, Austin Dutremble and Brady Crepeau returning from injury, Biddeford boasts an elite attack out of the backfield that most teams have struggled to contain. Biddeford has also been a force defensively, presenting one of the conference’s toughest fronts and most athletic backfields. York has had some success through the air offensively, and has averaged just under 25 points per game. However, the Wildcats have given up 30 points in half of their games.

Predicted winner: Biddeford

No. 8 Leavitt at No. 1 Kennebunk (Class B South)

Regular season records:

Kennebunk: 8-0

Leavitt: 2-6

Thoughts: For the second time in four years, the Rams finished the season 8-0 and atop the Class B South conference. Pat Saunders and Jake Littlefield have shredded defenses on the ground, and the emergence of quarterback Tripp Bush has given the Rams a well-rounded offense. Kennebunk’s defensive front has also provided one of the strongest pass rushes in the conference. Leavitt failed to beat a Class B opponent with a .500 record, making this a tough opening-round draw.

Predicted winner: Kennebunk

No. 5 Deering at No. 4 Sanford (Class A South)

Regular season records:

Sanford: 5-3

Deering 3-5

Early Season Meeting: Sanford 20, Deering 13

Thoughts: The two teams battled in one of the games of the year, when Sanford quarterback Frankie Veino led the Spartans to two touchdowns in the final five minutes for the comeback win. Deering brings in an aggressive defense, however the Rams have scored 20 points in less than half their games and have been shut out twice. Meanwhile, the three Sanford losses came from the top three teams in the conference, Bonny Eagle, Thornton Academy and Scarborough. The Spartans are battle-tested and have improved throughout the season, making them the favorite heading into the first round.

Predicted winner: Sanford

No. 7 Yarmouth at No. 2 Wells (Class c south)

Regular season records:

Wells: 7-1

Yarmouth: 3-5

Early season meeting: Wells 54, Yarmouth 7

Thoughts: The Warriors have been on a mission in 2016 after a heartbreaking loss in the 2015 Class C South finals against Yarmouth. Although Wells got some revenge earlier in the season, the Warriors hope to make quick work of the visiting Clippers. Yarmouth enters Friday with a five-game losing streak, and has averaged less than 10 points per game in that span. The Warriors have outscored opponents 342-50 this season, and is one of the few teams in the conference that gets regular points from all three phases. Wells has emerged as one of the top teams in the state, and should be able to earn the win.

Predicted winner: Wells

No. 5 Old Orchard at No. 4 Dirigo (class d south)

Regular season records

Dirigo: 4-3

Old Orchard Beach: 3-4

Early season meeting: Dirigo 12, OOB 6

Thoughts: These are two of the closest teams in the Class D South, with Dirigo’s 12-6 regular season finale win exemplifying the competitiveness between the two clubs. Dirigo has averaged 21 points per game versus OOB’s 17, but OOB has allowed 17 points per game while Dirigo has averaged 16. The Seagulls hit the road to Dirigo for the second straight week, and will likely be in another grind-it-out game. The difference is big-game success. Dirigo lost close battles with undefeated Winthrop/Monmouth and No. 3 Oak Hill … OOB however has yet to beat a team with a .500 record.

Predicted Winner: Dirigo