Playoff Picture: Division II Football (Oct. 23)

Here’s a look at what the postseason field would look like in Division II football, if the playoffs started this week.

The top two teams in each conference are seeded Nos. 1 and 2. The next six best teams, based on football rating, are seeded Nos. 3-8. There will be a full list of playoff scenarios on Friday.

North Conference

1. Plymouth (8-0), 16.7500
2. Bow (7-1), 13.5000
3. Hanover (6-2), 10.7500
4. John Stark (5-3), 8.7500
5. Gilford-Belmont (4-4), 6.0000
6. Kennett (2-6), 2.7500
7. Pembroke (1-7), 1.5000
8. Kingswood (1-7), 1.2500
9. Merrimack Valley (0-8), 0.0000

South Conference

1. St. Thomas (7-1), 15.2500
2. Alvirne (6-2), 12.2500
3. Milford (6-2), 11.5000
4. Hollis Brookline (5-3), 10.5000
5. Souhegan (5-3), 9.7500
6. Pelham (4-4), 7.0000
7. Sanborn (2-6), 4.0000
8. Manchester West (2-6), 3.0000
9. ConVal (1-7), 1.5000

Playoff teams: Plymouth, St. Thomas, Bow, Alvirne, Milford, Hanover, Hollis Brookline, Souhegan.

In the hunt: John Stark, Pelham, Gilford-Belmont.

Quarterfinals: No. 8 Souhegan at No. 1 Plymouth; No. 5 Milford at No. 4 Alvirne; No. 7 Hollis Brookline at No. 2 St. Thomas; No. 6 Hanover at No. 3 Bow.

Remaining schedule: Pembroke at Merrimack Valley, Friday, 6 p.m.; Plymouth at Hanover, Friday, 7 p.m.; Bow at Souhegan, Friday, 7 p.m.; Kingswood at Kennett, Friday, 7 p.m.; Milford at Alvirne, Friday, 7 p.m.; Sanborn at ConVal, Friday, 7 p.m.; Manchester West at Pelham, Friday, 7 p.m.; John Stark at Gilford-Belmont, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.; St. Thomas at Hollis Brookline, Saturday, 2 p.m.