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P.J. Lorenzo and Edgren could seal the top Division II playoff spot, but they need a win by 16 points or more at Zama on Friday.

P.J. Lorenzo and Edgren could seal the top Division II playoff spot, but they need a win by 16 points or more at Zama on Friday. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Zama and Robert D. Edgren began the football regular season the same way they’re ending it: facing each other. Only there’s much more on the line in their second go-round.

The Eagles, with speedy running back P.J. Lorenzo and quarterback Haruki Jones, visit the Trojans, with quarterback Adrian Santiago-Cruz and their pack of receivers, at 6 p.m. Friday.

Zama (4-1) won the opener 17-2 on Aug. 23 at Misawa. And the Trojans can earn the top seed in next weekend’s semifinals with a win.

Read more at stripes.com.

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