A Week 10 change of opponent may end up improving Lathrop’s playoff chances. The Spartans (6-3) are now facing Sac-Joaquin Section Division V champion Sutter (9-0) on the road Friday, a match-up they hope provides enough of a boost to their MaxPreps rating for a playoff berth, regardless of the outcome. Strength of schedule is weighed heavily in MaxPreps’ computer rating.