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# Playoff Picture: Division I Football (Oct. 16)
- URL: https://www.nh-highschoolsports.com/playoff-picture-division-football-oct-16/
- Published: 2017-10-16T17:11:46.000Z
- Updated: 2017-10-16T17:11:46.000Z
- Description: The postseason field is starting to become a little clearer in D1.
- Author: Joe Marchilena
- Tags: Division I, football, playoff picture, slider, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-18 04:44

There are a few things that have been determined in Division I, and many more that are still up for grabs.

Both Winnacunnet (7-0) and Goffstown (6-1) are in the postseason in the East/North Cluster, with the Warriors having claimed the top spot in the East Conference. The Grizzlies would do the same in the North with a win in either of their final regular-season games.

On the other side, Salem (7-0), Pinkerton (6-1) and Londonderry (6-1) have also wrapped up a playoff spot in the South/West Cluster, although the order is still to be determined.

That leaves three playoff spots still unaccounted for, and as many as six teams still alive for them.

It's easy to figure out in the West Conference, as Nashua South (5-2) essentially holds a two-game lead over Nashua North (4-3) thanks to its head-to-head victory. The Titans kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a comeback win over Bishop Guertin, and they'll need to win out against Salem and Keene to have any shot.

That leaves Exeter (5-2), Manchester Central (5-2), Bedford (4-3) and Dover (3-4) still battling for the other two playoff spots.

Here’s a look at what the D1 postseason field would be like if the playoffs started this week.

*Note: Standings based off results reported to NHIAA.org and other media outlets. These are not official pairings.*

## East/North Cluster

### East Conference

1. x-Winnacunnet (7-0), 16.2857
2. x-Exeter (5-2), 11.4286
3. Dover (3-4), 5.1429
4. Portsmouth (2-5), 3.1429
5. Spaulding (1-6), 1.4286

### North Conference

1. x-Goffstown (6-1), 14.5714
2. x-Manchester Central (5-2), 9.4286
3. Bedford (4-3), 7.1429
4. Concord (2-5), 3.1429
5. Manchester Memorial (0-7), 0.0000

**Playoff teams:** Winnacunnet, Goffstown, Exeter, Manchester Central.

**In the hunt:** Bedford, Dover.

**Quarterfinals:** No. 4 Manchester Central at No. 1 Winnacunnet; No. 3 Exeter at No. 2 Goffstown.

**Remaining Schedule**

- **Friday, Oct. 20:** Exeter at Manchester Memorial, 7 p.m.; Concord at Portsmouth, 7 p.m.; Winnacunnet at Manchester Central, 7 p.m.
- **Saturday, Oct. 21:** Dover at Bedford, 5 p.m.; Spaulding at Goffstown, 1:30 p.m.
- **Friday, Oct. 27:** Portsmouth at Dover, 7 p.m.; Exeter at Concord, 7 p.m.; Winnacunnet at Spaulding, 7 p.m.; Manchester Central at Bedford, 7 p.m.; Goffstown at Manchester Memorial, 7 p.m.

## South/West Cluster

### South Conference

1. x-Salem (7-0), 15.1429
2. x-Pinkerton (6-1), 14.0000
3. x-Londonderry (6-1), 11.7143
4. Merrimack (3-4), 4.8571
5. Timberlane (2-5), 3.1429

### West Conference

1. x-Nashua South (5-2), 10.0000
2. Nashua North (4-3), 7.7143
3. Alvirne (1-6), 1.4286
4. Bishop Guertin (1-6), 1.4286
5. Keene (0-7), 0.0000

**Playoff teams:** Salem, Nashua South, Pinkerton, Londonderry.

**Quarterfinal matchups:** No. 4 Londonderry at No. 1 Salem; No. 3 Pinkerton at No. 2 Nashua South.

**In the hunt:** Nashua North.

**Remaining Schedule**

- **Friday, Oct. 20:** Londonderry at Nashua South, 7 p.m.; Timberlane at Merrimack, 7 p.m.; Pinkerton at Keene, 7 p.m.; Nashua North at Salem, 7 p.m.; Bishop Guertin at Alvirne, 7 p.m.
- **Friday, Oct. 27:** Alvirne at Timberlane, 7 p.m.; Nashua South at Bishop Guertin, 7 p.m.; Pinkerton at Merrimack, 7 p.m.; Salem at Londonderry, 7 p.m.
- **Saturday, Oct. 28:** Keene at Nashua North, 1 p.m.