The Oregon high school football playoffs kicked off Friday with first-round action across the state. Here’s a look at some of the best games, top stars and memorable performances. Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches,

The Lake Oswego Lakers host the Lakeridge Pacers in a Three Rivers League football game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Lake Oswego High School. The Lakers won the game 28-18. Tim Healy for The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Oregon high school football state playoffs are here, and the OSAA brackets for the 6A through 4A classifications were released late Friday night. Those first-round games will be held Friday or Saturday. Brackets for the 3A, 2A and 1A classifications are expected to be released late Saturday night or Sunday.

Follow the action from Friday night’s playoff games with score updates and highlights from the Southern California News Group’s large team of reporters.

Visit the Friday Frenzy page next week to cast your vote for the Player of the Year! Meet Week 11’s Player of the Week: Ashton Taylor Central at Sevier County William Blount at Maryville Pigeon Forge at Alcoa Tennessee High at Powell Cherokee at Gibbs Halls at Morristown West David Crockett at West Rhea County at Oak Ridge