INDIAN RIVER – We’ll be getting a matchup of heavyweights in the first round of the MHSAA’s 8-player Division 1 football playoffs.

For the third time in as many seasons, the Inland Lakes Bulldogs (9-0) and Pickford Panthers (7-1) will clash in the postseason. But unlike the previous two matchups, the Bulldogs will be the hosts when they welcome the Panthers to Shanley Field for a 7 p.m. regional semifinal on Friday, Oct. 31.

Two years ago, Inland Lakes advanced to the state title game with a 12-0 shutout victory over Pickford.

Last November, Pickford returned the favor with a 34-18 victory over the Bulldogs in the semifinals.

With both teams fielding excellent offenses and ferocious defenses, this should be another thrilling matchup between two Michigan 8-player football titans.

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