With two weeks to go in the regular season, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association playoff race in the 3A North region has settled into a four-team scrum with Franklin, Mervo, Patapsco and Milford Mill battling for two slots.

Franklin, which reached the regional final last year, has moved into third place, albeit with a 4-4 record. The Indians have winnable games against Woodlawn and Dulaney left on their schedule, and as both their opponents are 4A schools, they could solidify their playoff position.

Mervo (5-3), which is currently in fourth, has a must-win game tomorrow at City, before finishing up against Reginald F.Lewis next week. Patapsco (5-3) will have its hands full getting into fourth, as they will face Randallstown and Eastern Tech in their last two games. Meanwhile, Milford Mill (4-4) has equally tough sledding, with Parkville and Perry Hall on its schedule.

Speaking of Parkville (5-3), the Knights will need help to get past Thomas Johnson for the final 4A North playoff spot, while Perry Hall and North Carroll, both 7-1, are battling for second place in the region and a first-round home game.

Arundel, Old Mill, Broadneck and Severna Park appear to have locked down the four playoff spots in the 4A East region. Arundel has a shot to catch Quince Orchard for home field advantage throughout the 4A playoffs through the semifinal round, while Broadneck could overtake Old Mill for second place and home field in the first round.