ST. JOHNSBURY — The St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers and the Lyndon Institute Vikings will both be in similar situations when the two area clubs meet on the gridiron for the 120th time in their historic rivalry.

Both sport 6-1 records entering Saturday’s regular-season finale and both will be playing for a chance to earn the No. 2 seed in their upcoming state tournaments.

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