San Rafael, Terra Linda and Marin Catholic will each play first-round North Coast Section football playoff games Friday, Nov. 13.
Every kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Every game is on the road.
The Bulldogs, the Trojans and the Wildcats earned their brackets through different paths, and each faces a distinct challenge. Here is what to know heading into Friday night.
San Rafael at Del Norte — Division VI
The No. 6 Bulldogs (8-2) travel north to Crescent City to face No. 3 Del Norte (5-5), according to the playoff bracket and matchup listing.
San Rafael closed the regular season with a 49-21 loss to Analy on Nov. 6, according to its MaxPreps schedule.
A win Friday would set up a semifinal against either No. 2 Archie Williams or No. 7 Newark Memorial, according to the Division VI bracket.
Terra Linda vs. Stuart Hall — Division VII
The No. 6 Trojans (6-4) face No. 3 Stuart Hall (9-1) at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, according to the Division VII bracket.
Terra Linda finished the regular season with a 42-10 win over Justin-Siena on Nov. 7.
Santi Frias caught four passes for 179 yards, scoring on two receptions and a punt return in that victory, the Marin Independent Journal reported.
Marin Catholic at Cardinal Newman — Open/Division I
The No. 7 Wildcats (6-4) head to Santa Rosa to face No. 2 Cardinal Newman (8-2), according to the Open/Division I bracket.
Cardinal Newman beat Marin Catholic 28-7 on Oct. 16. The Wildcats ended their regular season with a 37-14 victory over American Canyon on Nov. 7, according to MaxPreps.
Junior running back James Curoso had more than 1,600 total yards and 24 touchdowns entering Cardinal Newman’s regular-season finale, the Press Democrat reported Nov. 5.
San Rafael and Terra Linda would advance to their division semifinals with wins. Marin Catholic is playing for a berth in the Open Division championship game.
