Staff writer Eric-Paul Johnson’s look at some of the top high school playoff games involving Inland teams on Friday, Nov. 6.

Games are schedule for 7 p.m. Dates, sites and times are subject to change.

Orange (10-0) at Chaparral (6-4)

IE Varsity info: Chaparral picked up the division’s No. 1 seed after finishing second in the Big West Conference’s North Division. Dane Weber has accounted for 1,751 yards and 17 touchdowns in five games since returning from injury. Michael “Kiko” Farinas and Eli Woodard have combined to catch 95 balls for 1,849 yards and 20 touchdowns for the Pumas. Defensive tackle Caleb Joy has 90 tackles and 7 1/2 sacks. Orange cruised to the Foxtrot League title, winning its five league games by an average margin of 35 points. Star Thomas III has thrown for 3,764 yards and 42 touchdowns while rushing 554 yards and 10 scores on the ground. Defensive end Anthony Randle has recorded 9 1/2 sacks for the Panthers.

Prediction: Chaparral

Rancho Cucamonga (7-3) at Crean Lutheran (8-2)

IE Varsity info: Rancho Cucamonga claimed the Baseline League title for the second straight year and brings a five-game winning streak into the game. Trey Towns Jr. has passed for 1,396 yards and 13 touchdowns, and Lamont Gooden leads the ground attack for the Cougars with 688 yards and nine touchdowns in eight games. The secondary is strong led by safety Terence Parsee. Crean Lutheran also is a league champion, having gone unbeaten in the Bravo League. Caden Jones has thrown for 2,365 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Braylen Ross has caught 80 passes for 1,228 yards and 10 scores. Linebacker Ahmeer Williamson leads the Saints on defense.

Prediction: Rancho Cucamonga

DIVISION 3

Bonita (10-0) at Great Oak (8-2)

IE Varsity info: Bonita recaptured the Sierra League title this year, capping an unbeaten regular season. Isaiah Guerrero has thrown for 985 yards and 15 touchdowns in five games after the sit-out period for transfers ended. Joseph Lara is a two-way standout for the Bearcats, rushing for 942 yards and 14 scores while tallying 49 tackles on defense. Great Oak claimed the Big West Conference’s South Division title for the third time in five years. Trent Lux has passed for 2,463 yards and 29 touchdowns and added six scores on the ground. Kaden Terracciano and Blake Certeza have combined to catch 86 balls for 1,558 yards and 19 touchdowns. Defensive end Ky-Mani Minnifield leads the No. 3-seeded Wolfpack on defense with 6 1/2 sacks.

Prediction: Bonita

St. Bonaventure (7-3) at San Jacinto (9-1)

IE Varsity: San Jacinto captured the Mountain Pass League championship for the third consecutive season. Josue Estrada has passed for 1,668 yards and 21 touchdowns, while Elijah Robinson has rushed for 1,107 yards and 14 scores for the Tigers. Linebacker Daevon Love leads the way on defense with 91 tackles and 7 1/2 sacks. St. Bonaventure shared the Marmonte League title with Oxnard Pacifica this season. Jaxson Carper has thrown for 1,593 yards and 18 touchdowns, while Antonio Spann has 14 touchdown catches for the Seraphs. Jason Homan leads the defense with 96 tackles.

Prediction: San Jacinto

DIVISION 4

King (2-8) at Alta Loma (9-1)

IE Varsity info: King had to forfeit six wins, but the Wolves found a way into the playoffs by securing the No. 3 berth from the Big West’s South Division. Tristan Lepale has passed for 1,233 yards 10 touchdowns while adding five scores on the ground, and Ryu Posadas has run 725 yards. Track and field star Justin Coute (throws) returned to the football team last month and has tallied four sacks and 10 tackles for loss in three games. Alta Loma claimed the Valle Vista League title and has won seven straight games. Maximus Fierro has thrown for 1,265 yards and 25 touchdowns, while Izaih Brown spearheads the Lions’ run game with 1,115 yards and nine scores. Linebacker Owen Fiorenza is the leader of a defense allowing only six points per game.

Prediction: Alta Loma

Cajon (7-3) at Victor Valley (8-2)

IE Varsity info: Cajon won the Citrus Belt League title in unbeaten fashion for the second straight year. Marcus Washington has passed for 2.136 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 1,009 yards and 14 scores on the ground. Maleek Nolley has rushed for 1,028 yards and scored 18 times for the Cowboys. Safety Uziah Todd leads the defense with 116 tackles. Victor Valley won the Desert Sky League title for the first time in 13 years. Ja’aron Tharpe is one of the top freshmen in the state. He has caught 29 balls for 526 yards and picked off six passes on defense for the Jackrabbits.

Prediction: Cajon

DIVISION 5

Muir (6-4) vs. Hillcrest (9-1) at Norte Vista HS

IE Varsity info: Hillcrest claimed the Division 10 title last year, but the Trojans have vaulted five divisions after going unbeaten in the Sunbelt League. Reyez Ortiz leads all Inland running backs with 1,884 yards and has scored 30 total touchdowns. Alexander Villasenor has passed for 1,391 yard and 13 touchdowns. Safety Nico Bernal leads the defense with four interceptions. Muir finished second in the Arroyo league this season.

Prediction: Hillcrest

DIVISION 7

Saugus (7-3) at Citrus Valley (8-2)

IE Varsity info: Citrus Valley earned the No. 3 seed in this division with a third-place finish in the Citrus Belt League. Tyrand Sterling has thrown for 2,104 yards and 21 touchdowns, and Jaymie Evans has caught 48 balls for 945 yards and 13 scores. The Blackhawks are led on defense by linebacker Isaac Gonzalez (97 tackles). Saugus finished third in the Foothill League this year. Zachary Barnes and Brayden Connelly split time at quarterback and have combined to throw for 2,405 yards and 25 touchdowns. Landon Lattimore has caught 14 touchdown passes for the Centurions.

Prediction: Saugus

DIVISION 8

Elsinore (5-5) at Santiago (6-4)

IE Varsity info: Elsinore finished second in the Mountain Pass League this season. Lataevious Hernandez leads the running game for the Tigers with 932 yards and 11 touchdowns, and Xavier Stankevich has added 418 yards and 13 scores on the ground. Linebacker Jacob Petersen has 81 tackles to lead the defense. Santiago tied for fifth in the Big West-South Division, but the Sharks received an at-large entry. Jake Wilson has passed for 1,679 yards and 12 touchdowns. Max Eldridge is one of the top defensive linemen in the Inland area and has 10 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. These teams played a nonleague game in September, and Santiago held off a late rally by Elsinore to pull out a 33-26 win.

Prediction: Elsinore

FRIDAY’S OTHER PLAYOFF GAMES

Division 3

Long Beach Poly at Norco

Crespi at Murrieta Valley

Division 4

Culver City at Chino Hills

Division 5

Oaks Christian at Temecula Valley

Aquinas at Salesian

Vista del Lago at Charter Oak

Division 6

Brea Olinda at Beaumont

Paraclete vs. Summit at Miller HS

Valley View at St. Francis

Division 7

Saugus at Citrus Valley

Division 8

Elsinore at Santiago

Division 9

Claremont at Moreno Valley

San Marino at Colton

Northwood at Liberty

Marina at North

Western Christian at West Covina

Ramona at Compton

Division 10

Norte Vista at Gahr

Ontario Christian at West Torrance

Division 11

South Torrance vs. Notre Dame at Ramona HS

Xavier Prep at Banning

Viewpoint at Hemet

Pacific at Dominguez

Canyon Springs at Crescenta Valley

Jurupa Hills at Montclair

Division 12

Arcadia at Ontario

Antelope Valley at Carter

Loara at Rubidoux

Peninsula at Arroyo Valley

Lakeside at Don Lugo

Arlington at Big Bear

Heritage at Artesia

Division 13

Arroyo at Rialto

Santa Rosa Academy at Fontana

La Sierra at Whittier Christian

Division 14

Pomona at Bassett

Hamilton at Riverside Prep

Nuview Bridge at Hoover

8-Person, Division 2

Lighthouse Christian vs. River Springs-Hemet at West Valley HS

Cal Lutheran vs. United Christian Academy at Upland HS