Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the CIF-SS football playoffs kick off, but here's where it gets intense: the first round on November 6-7 promises thrilling matchups that could redefine the season for these teams. Bold statement alert: This isn’t just another round of games—it’s where underdogs rise, favorites falter, and every play counts. Let’s dive into the schedule, where the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: THE BATTLE BEGINS
Games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted, and the lineup is nothing short of electrifying. In Division 2, Corona del Mar faces Murrieta Valley, while Tustin takes on Rancho Cucamonga. But here’s the part most people miss: Yorba Linda vs. Los Alamitos at Veterans Stadium could be the dark horse matchup of the night. Other games include Downey at San Juan Hills, Beaumont at San Clemente, and Leuzinger at Crean Lutheran.
Division 3 heats up with Laguna Beach traveling to Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks, and Aquinas challenging Dana Hills. Huntington Beach hosts Edison in a hometown showdown, while Inglewood faces Capistrano Valley at Saddleback College. Controversial question: Could this be the year an underdog from Division 3 makes a deep playoff run?
Division 4 features Villa Park at Westlake, Western at Cathedral, and El Modena at La Habra. Meanwhile, Division 5 includes Millikan at Aliso Niguel, with Orange vs. Troy kicking off early on Thursday at Fullerton HS. Division 6 sees El Toro at Orange Vista in a matchup that could surprise many.
Division 7 is packed with action, including Segerstrom at Victor Valley, Marina at Palm Desert, and Beckman at La Mirada. La Quinta faces Fullerton, Temecula Valley takes on Irvine, Calvary Chapel battles Quartz Hill, and Mary Star meets Brea Olinda. And this is the part most people miss: Division 7 often flies under the radar, but it’s a hotbed for upsets and breakout performances.
Division 8 and beyond continue the excitement, with Portola at Brentwood, El Rancho at Pacifica, and St. Margaret’s at Redlands East Valley in Division 10. Division 12 features Costa Mesa at Yucca Valley and Ocean View at Santa Paula, while Division 13 includes Pacific at Saddleback, Desert Hot Springs vs. Woodbridge at University HS, Nordhoff at Buena Park, and Montebello at Rancho Alamitos. Division 14 wraps up with Bolsa Grande at Ontario, Anaheim at Webb, and Godinez at Pioneer.
Thought-provoking question to spark debate: With so many evenly matched teams, which division do you think will produce the most unexpected results? Share your predictions in the comments—let’s keep the conversation going!
