Eight valley football teams make CIF-SS playoffs, to vie for title in respective division

After a full season of action, this will be the first time in two years that high school football will see playoffs in California.

In total, eight local teams earned a bid to continue their season in the CIF-SS playoffs - five from the Desert Empire League and three from the Desert Valley League.

Palm Desert, Xavier Prep, Coachella Valley, and Cathedral City are all on the road in the first round. While Shadow Hills, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Twentynine Palms were granted home games.

All first round games will be Friday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. unless noted or changed.

Stay with News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur and Bailey Arredondo for all the playoff coverage.