Kaplan outscored Northwest 22-6 in the second half to defeat Northwest 44-27 and advance to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.
The playoff brackets were announced for the high school football playoffs and here are the matchups for the area teams.
All games are scheduled for Friday Nov. 14.
ERATH — Silence crept over Robert J. Segura Stadium Friday night after a 10-yard touchdown run by Dade Dieterich.
MAURICE — The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the regional round of the Division III volleyball playoffs for the second straight year after defeating Patterson.
The District 6-3A crown in on the line when Kaplan travels to play Notre Dame tonight.