The high school football playoffs begin this week throughout the state of Louisiana, and there are several intriguing opening round matchups involving New Orleans area teams. Previewed below are five area matchups worth keeping an eye on.

Badger, Catholic Memorial-Wisconsin Lutheran, Aquinas-Racine St. Catherine's and Potosi/Cassville-Kenosha St. Joe's.

Fifteen football players from the Fall River area have been placed on the Player of the Week ballot. This poll is for performances from Nov. 7-8. Supporters of the schools — Atlantis Charter, Case, Diman,

Week 10 of the high school football season in the New Orleans area included some impressive statistical showings.