LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It’s the first week of high school football playoffs, and the 7Sports team is breaking down the brackets.

Fifteen Southwest Louisiana teams are competing for a state title, and 11 of those are playing this Friday. Two of our matchups are between local teams.

Ryan Blakely and Devon Distefano went through the bi-district matchups for each division. You can hear their thoughts tonight at 8 on our livestream or visit this story later for a replay.

As always, join us Friday night for all the scores and highlights on Touchdown Live.

Non-Select Division I

No. 26. Barbe (5-5) is headed up to No. 7 Northwood-Shreveport (8-2).

Non-Select Division II

The undefeated No. 2 Iowa has a bye.

No. 9 Jennings (7-3) will host No. 24 St. Martinville (3-7).

No. 16 DeR

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