First of all, this is Week 10 of high school football.

Second, it’s the playoffs.

But this is not the state tournament just yet. Win this week, and then you’re in.

There are seven Class 4A football teams from this region, with as many as six teams getting a chance to earn a state berth by winning a round of 32 playoff game.

Here’s a look at the matchups:

CLASS 4A

No. 25 Kentwood (5-4) at No. 8 Moses Lake (8-1)

Lions Field, 2 p.m. Saturday

There is a reason the state coaches committee ranked Moses Lake so high for this weekend’s games at No. 8.

First-year head coach Kyler Haneberg has done an impressive job for the Mavericks, earning another Columbia Basin Big Nine conference title.

Haneberg said the Mavericks’ strength lately has been the weight room.

“We’re huge in the weight room and we won’t be pushed around,” said Haneberg.

He also likes the way his team has bonded and are together going into the postseason.

Led by running back Elijah Burns — named MVP of the CBBN earlier this week — Moses Lake’s ground game is tough to defend. Burns has 1,042 yards rushing, and he averages 9.2 yards a carry.

Meanwhile, QB Nolan Decubber has tossed 31 TD passes against just 4 interceptions all season.

Defensively, the Mavericks must find a way to stop Conquerors QB Calvin Ibale, who has passed for 1,810 yards this season.

The Conquerors lost four of their first five games this season. But they come in hot with a four-game win streak.

Despite all of this talent at the skill positions, Haneberg says the key matchups are on the interior line.

“(It’s going to be) our front against their o-line. Getting home and applying pressure will be huge,” said Haneberg. “For us to win, we don’t (need to) hurt ourselves. What often hurts us isn’t anything the other teams do. It’s self-inflicted.”

The Mavericks, he says, need no penalties or turnovers.

No. 24 Curtis (4-5) at No. 9 Chiawana (8-1)

Edgar Brown Stadium, Pasco, 6 p.m. Friday

Scott Bond loves how his Riverhawks team has been playing ever since a 30-27 loss to MCC champion Southridge in mid-September, winning six consecutive games.

“We have been playing with confidence, energy and a sense of urgency,” said Bond.

Those things are all signs of a good playoff team.

Junior Cooper Cissne leads Chiawana on both sides of the ball.

As a running back, he’s rushed for 1,267 yards and caught another 10 passes for 114 yards.

As a defensive back, Cissne leads the team in tackles with 70.

The visiting Vikings boast two-way lineman Rashaun Lavata’I, a WSU commit.

“The key matchup will be the offensive line versus defensive line, on both sides of the ball,” said Bond. “We’re going to have to control the line of scrimmage and limit the penalties, if we want to win.”

No. 19 Kamiakin (6-3) at No. 14 Eastmont (8-1)

Wildcats Stadium, 7 p.m., Friday

Rory Rosenbach knows his Eastmont football team is in for a battle Friday night against Kamiakin.

“We have to keep their quarterback (Gavin Cronrath) from having a breakout game,” said Rosenbach.

Cronrath has thrown for 1,903 yards this season, with 19 touchdowns against just 7 interceptions.

Both Rosenbach and Kamiakin coach Scott Biglin — in the only playoff game this week involving two regional teams — believe winning the battle of the lines as key.

“We need to win the trenches both offensively and defensively,” said Biglin. “They do a great job of giving different looks to try and confuse us, so it’s important we know our rules.”

Rosenbach also believes the battle in the secondary will be tough.

“Our DB’s against their receiving guys, and vice versa, will be huge,” he said.

Peyton Zelinski has 1,400 passing yards this season for the Wildcats.

Both coaches seem to think it’ll come down to turnovers.

“The turnover battle is huge in the playoffs,” said Rosenbach. “We have to make sure we hold on to the football. And we need to run the football.”

For Eastmont, that means Javin Britton doing much of the rushing work. He has 663 yards this season.

Biglin will need his defense to step up.

“Eastmont is an explosive team, so we need to limit the big plays,” he said.

No. 20 Richland (5-5) at No. 13 Mount Si (6-3)

Mount Si High School, 2 p.m., Saturday

The good news for the visiting Bombers is that they rolled up over 600 yards in offense in Tuesday’s 52-21 play-in victory over Gonzaga Prep.

The bad news: Richland players have had just a few days to prepare for the Wildcats. Even worse, they have just a few days to heal the bumps and bruises from Tuesday’s game, while Mount Si has been off for a week.

But guys like Justin Volmer, Jackson Woodard and Pierson Bryant have found new ways each week to step up for the Bombers, who have won five of their last seven games.

Richland coach Josh Jelinek and his staff are no strangers to this play-in game and then end up playing three games in 10 days.

“A lot of teams right now are getting ready for basketball season,” said Jelinek last week. “We have an opportunity to play a meaningful playoff game. We’ve played in these games lots of times over the last 15 years. We’re gonna be fine.”

No. (23) Wenatchee (6-3) at (10) Mead (8-1)

Union Stadium, 6 p.m. Friday

Taylor Mitchell’s Panthers head to Spokane to play another Panthers team.

Wenatchee quarterback Rigo Garcia will lead the team on offense. Garcia has thrown for 1,837 yards with 23 touchdowns against 5 interceptions all season.

No. 26 West Valley (5-4) at No. 7 Bothell (8-1)

Pop Keeney Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday

Ryan Scott’s Rams take the trip over to the west side to play against legendary coach Tom Bainter and his Cougars.

Bainter’s team is a well-balanced squad offensively.

West Valley has reeled off three straight victories going into this game.

CLASS 3A

No. 24 University (7-2) at No. 9 Southridge (8-1)

Lampson Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday

Southridge ran through its MCC schedule unblemished, going 7-0.

Using the run-heavy Wing-T offense, Matt Johnson’s crew has looked stellar on offense all season.

Senior Tayton Jackman has rushed 130 times for 1,219 yards, averaging 9.4 yards a carry.

Fellow senior Jacob Korotkov has 908 yards rushing, many of those coming in tough, short yardage situations.

Joe Ireland’s visiting Titans are talented, and likely should have had a better ranking from the state football coaches association, which made these pairings.

University has a well-balanced offense.

Running backs Toby Thornburg and Hunter Jorgenson have combined for 1,183 yards rushing.

QB Nick Ariza has passed for 1,620 yards; and Grant Petersen has caught 66 passes for 886 yards.

Petersen also led the Greater Spokane League with 5 interceptions this season.

Both Jacob Korotkov and Jackman are among the MCC leaders in tackles this season. Korotkov, at linebacker, is No. 2 with 68. Jackman, at DB, has 59 tackles and is tied for fourth.

“I know I’m biased,” said Johnson, “but I think Tayton Jackman is the best player in the MCC conference.”

Now, he wants the rest of the state to see how good he is.

No. 26 Walla Walla (5-4) at No. 7 Stanwood (9-0)

Bob Larson Stadium, 2 p.m. Saturday

Don’t let the Blue Devils’ record fool you.

Justin James’ team has held its own with everyone it’s played. And each week, they’ve gotten better.

“Offensively, we can beat you in multiple ways,” James said. “We’ve shown the ability to run the ball for 200 yards. We’ve shown the ability to throw it for 300. We’ve got a lot of confidence in our kids.”

And why shouldn’t they?

Quarterback Lincoln Heinrich has been lights out this season, completing 139 of 230 pass attempts for 1,928 yards. Heinrich has tossed 23 touchdowns and thrown just 8 interceptions.

Kalama Roberson has been a major force on offense himself. The running back has 941 yards rushing on 137 carries, scoring 11 touchdowns. But he’s also caught 22 passes from Heinrich, gaining 340 yards and scoring four more TDs.

Stanwood’s record does not scare the Blue Devils.

“We’ve seen a good amount of tape on them,” said James. “We think we match up well with anybody. We think we’re playing with a lot of confidence on defense. We fly around. We’re fast on the defensive side. I feel like we’re a more physical football team than we’ve ever been.”