SEAN PATRICK BOWLEY’S GUIDE TO THE GAMES | WEEK 10

FRIDAY CCC

East Hartford (4-4) at Simsbury (4-4), 6:30 p.m.: Been a tough-luck season for both teams. But finish strong.

Hall (7-1) at New Britain (1-7), 6:30 p.m.: Best thing that could have happened to Hall was losing last week.

Maloney (7-1) at Glastonbury (2-6), 6:30 p.m.: For Maloney, this is for a share of the CCC Tier 1 title, which is actually impressive for Maloney.

Southington (7-1) at Conard (3-5), 6:30 p.m.: ...Of course, Southington will claim it’s the sole champ because it beat Maloney. But ya didn’t beat Hall, did ya?

Enfield (0-8) at Manchester (0-8), 6 p.m.: You can be sure the winner of this winless showdown going to savor the win forever.

Berlin (3-5) at Platt (4-4), 6:30 p.m.: Say this much for both squads: They compete. They’re tough to beat.

Middletown (3-5) at Wethersfield (6-2), 7 p.m.: Wethersfield needs to win out to have any playoff shot. But this is a much different Middletown team than a month ago.

Newington (6-2) at Windsor (7-1), 7 p.m.: They’re longshots in L. But here’s a chance for Newington to prove it’s truly playoff-caliber at least.

Bristol Central (7-1) at Plainville (6-2), 6:30 p.m.: Interestingly enough, Bristol Central needs this more for Class L than Plainville in Class M.

Farmington (0-8) at Bristol Eastern (3-5), 6:30 p.m.: Bristol Eastern’s final tuneup for what should be a fun the Battle for the Bell on Thanksgiving.

South Windsor (6-2) at Bloomfield (8-0), 7 p.m.: This ought to end South Windsor’s faint Class L playoff hopes for good.

RHAM (3-5) at E.O. Smith (1-7), 8:15 p.m.: RHAM’s last two opponents are a combined 1-15. Raptors would love a .500 season.

Avon (4-2) at East Catholic (2-5), 6:30 p.m.: All’s not lost for Avon in Class M. Three games, including a key one vs. Rocky Hill remaining.

Tolland (5-3) at Rocky Hill (5-2), 7 p.m.: Speaking of the Terriers, they need to win out to have any chance at a Class S berth. Tolland’s no pushover, either.

CTC

ATI (4-3) at VG Techs (0-7), 6 p.m.: Remember the Wolverines? Don’t look now, but they’re making a Class M playoff push

Prince Tech (4-4) at Platt Tech (3-4), 7 p.m.: Winner gets to move into the CTC’s upper tier.

Cheney Tech (7-1) at Quinebaug (7-1), 6 p.m.: At Stake: The CTC Title, a Class L playoff spot (Cheney’s just about in with a win) and the hopes of Masuk, Wilton and Hand. Whew.

ECC

NFA (3-5) at Killingly (7-0), 6:30 p.m.: This was supposed to be the ECC game of the year. Now? It’s not even the biggest game in town.

FCIAC

Ludlowe (3-5) at Bridgeport Central (0-8), 6 p.m.: At least there’s Thanksgiving to look forward to.

Warde (1-6) at New Canaan (7-1), 7 p.m.: Defense has been Warde’s biggest issue this year. New Canaan’s offense could use a pick-me-up.

Norwalk (5-3) at Wilton (6-2), 7 p.m.: If Norwalk’s going down, the Bears can at least take Wilton with them.

Ridgefield (4-4) at Staples (6-2), 7 p.m.: If Ridgefield’s going down, the Tigers can at least take Staples with them.

Danbury (3-5) at Trumbull (6-2), 7 p.m.: Trumbull’s back. But a win here merely sets up a possible do-or-die game across town on Thanksgiving.

NVL

Kennedy (1-6) at WCA (3-4), 7 p.m.: A winning season and second-place in the NVL Brass still within reach for Spartans.

Woodland (5-3) at Naugatuck (6-1), 7 p.m.: The Pinho Trophy is at stake for the first time in four years. Naugy’s also got Class L playoff aspirations.

PEQUOT

Morgan (6-1) at North Branford (2-5), 6:30 p.m.: Morgan’s last TD run was three games and 17 touchdowns ago. They’ve been all Drew Nye passes since.

Coventry/WT/Bolton/Lyman (2-5) at

Granby/Canton (5-2), 6:30 p.m.: For the Bears, it’s going to be a fight to the finish for a Class M playoff spot.

SCC

Fairfield Prep (7-1) at Xavier (5-3), 7 p.m.: We’ve officially moved from Shelton to the Fairfield Prep revenge tour. Kron and Xavier won this on a 2-pointer last time.

Shelton (7-2) at Cheshire (4-4), 7 p.m.: Not much Shelton can do now except win, wait and try not to worry.

Branford (6-1) at Guilford (4-4), 7 p.m.: The season’s almost over and Guilford can finally get excited about an opponent: playoff hopeful and rival Branford.

North Haven (3-5) at Hillhouse (1-6), 6 p.m.: North Haven is the best 3-5 team we’ve seen. Hasn’t been outclassed once this year.

Hamden (5-2) at Law (5-2), 7 p.m.: Every game from here on is a playoff game for these two.

SWC

Bethel (1-7) at Masuk (6-2), 7 p.m.: Win this, and it’s a one-game regular season for Masuk.

New Milford (5-3) at Brookfield (3-5), 7 p.m.: At Stake: New Milford’s first winning season in 11 years.

New Fairfield (7-1) at Newtown (5-3), 7 p.m.: Beat Class LL Newtown and you might be worthy enough for the the Class S playoffs, Rebs.

OTHERS

Hartford Public (2-6) at Sheehan (5-3), 6:30 p.m.: You’ve done good, Harry. Bon Voyage and best wishes!

Weston (2-6) at East Haven (1-5), 7 p.m.: If nothing else, this is a good way for everybody to practice for their Thanksgiving rivalry games.

SATURDAY CCC

NWC (2-5) at Lewis Mills (3-5), Noon: Same with this game.

CTC

Northwest United (5-2) at Bullard/ Kolbe (3-5), Noon: NWU quietly has won four straight and a good shot to make it five.

Thames River (6-1) at Wilcox/Kaynor (0-7), 6 p.m.: After this, Thames River’s season comes down to games vs. ATI and Quinebaug with a Class L berth the prize.

ECC

Ledyard (6-2) at Woodstock (6-2), Noon: These two programs have come a long way to get here: a playoff-caliber game in mid-November.

Plainfield (4-3) at Stonington (4-4), 5 p.m.: The bloom sure has fallen off Stonington’s rose. But still, a good season considering.

Windham (3-4) at New London (4-3), 6:30 p.m.: Where’s this been all season, Whippets? Can they knock off the Whalers, too?

FCIAC

McMahon (3-4) at Darien (8-0), 1:30 p.m.: Everybody stay healthy for Thanksgiving.

Westhill (0-7) at St. Joseph (7-1), 11 a.m.: Same.

Stamford (0-8) at Greenwich (5-3), 1 p.m.: Same again.

PEQUOT

Haddam-Killingworth (2-5) at CREC (1-7), 11 a.m.: H-K playing better, but now takes to to the road until next year.

Valley Regional/Old Lyme (2-5) at OSW (0-6), 11 a.m.:

Valley has plenty of opportunity to finish strong.

Cromwell/Portland (7-0) at Coginchaug/Hale Ray/East Hampton (5-2), 1 p.m.: Coginchaug’s in trouble if can’t pull this off. C/P can clinch Sassacus title and a Class S berth.

SMSA (3-4) at Windsor Locks/Suffield/East Granby (1-6), 1 p.m.:

Just work on getting better for next year, fellas.

SCC Amity (4-3) at Harding (4-5), 10 a.m.:

Spartans are a 3-point OT loss to Sheehan and a 1-point loss to New Milford from gumming up the works in Class L.

SWC

Stratford (3-5) at Notre Dame-Fairfield (5-2), Noon:

Just win and pray, Lancers. Win and pray.

Pomperaug (0-7) at Barlow (5-3), 1 p.m.: Barlow’s had plenty of chances this year. At least Shaban is just a junior...