Digital Harbor (7-3)
First round opponent: North Harford (8-2)
Where: North Harford High School
When: Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
About North Harford: The Hawks have a potent offense that’s put up at least 28 points eight times this season. The only times the 3A North Champs haven’t, they lost. Digital Harbor’s strength has been its defense, which has held teams to an average of 10.2 points this season (including four shutouts).
First round opponent: Southside (5-5)
Where: Poly High School
When: Saturday, Nov. 12 at noon
About Southside: Southside snapped a three game losing streak with a win over the National Academy Foundation to get into the playoffs as the 1A South’s 4-seed. Dunbar won the division and will look to continue the momentum it established after beating Patterson 32-0 last Friday.