Division II Title and Cupcakes on the Line Today

At 2:30 p.m. today, Merrimack and Bedford high schools will face off on the ice, each seeking the Div. II title in boys varsity ice hockey.

It's a showdown that promises to be an exciting one between No. 1 seed Merrimack and No. 3 seed Bedford, with the Tomahawks attempting to avenge its only losses of the season, both at the hands of the Bulldogs (2-1 on Feb. 21 and 3-1 on Feb. 23).

The action begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester.

We wish both teams luck but, folks, we've got a little something else on the line today, more than just a Div. II title.

That's right. We're talking cupcakes.

In the spirit of good-natured competition, Merrimack Patch Editor Carolyn Dube and Bedford Patch Editor Ryan O'Connor have wagered a friendly bet that involves sweets from each town.

Here's what's going down off the ice.

If Bedford wins the game today, Dube has to buy O'Connor a half dozen cupcakes from Cupcake Conspiracy in Merrimack. If Merrimack wins, O'Connor buys Dube a half dozen from Cupcakes 101 in Bedford.

Oh, and then there's the little detail of the losing editor having to proclaim the winning's school as the dominant school. And yes, there will be photographic evidence required.

May the best team win.