Nine Desert Southwest high school football teams begin playoff push Friday

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The high school football regular season is in the books, and nine teams across the Desert Southwest are preparing to begin their championship pursuits this Friday.

In Arizona, Yuma Catholic and Gila Ridge will represent the local area in the opening round of the state playoffs.

The Shamrocks will host the Buena Colts in a 5A matchup. Yuma Catholic has won six of its last seven games, while Buena enters on a four-game winning streak.

Gila Ridge will host Sahuaro in the 4A playoffs. The Hawks finished the regular season 8-2 and enter the postseason riding a five-game winning streak after securing the 4A Desert Southwest Region title.

In California, Holtville will host Ramona in a Division Two rematch after defeating the Bulldogs 17-15 earlier this season. Imperial will also host an undefeated Patrick Henry team after capturing the Imperial Valley League title.

Central hits the road to face La Jolla in Division Three, while Brawley travels to take on Westview in Division Four after reclaiming the Bell against Central.

Rounding out the local matchups, Palo Verde will host Calipatria in Division Five Double A after defeating the Hornets 45-12 during league play. Vincent Memorial will face O'Farrell Charter, with the game location still to be determined.

All nine teams will take the field Friday, November 6, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. as the road to a championship officially begins.