Norway’s Keith Burcar (54) and Chase Moraska (60) line up on defense against Pickford on Nov. 7 at Ronberg Field in Norway. (Mary Spera photo)

The MHSAA Football Playoffs turn into a second season for teams still alive at this late date — and it’s impossible to not begin sensing the opportunities opening up for those teams.

in the 8-player season, one reigning champion is in pursuit of a Superior Dome return, and two teams are seeking to reach the finals for the first time.

8-Player Division 1

Blanchard Montabella (10-1) vs. Norway (11-0) at Traverse City’s Thirlby Field. 1 p.m. Eastern time today

Montabella has pulled within one more win of reaching the finals for the first time, its only loss this season to Division 2 semifinalist Portland St. Patrick. As a team, the Mustangs are av

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