Several local and area schools begin their quest for a trip to Madison tonight as the WIAA 11-man football playoffs kickoff at various sites around the state.
In Division Six, Manitowoc Lutheran is the top seed in its bracket and is set to host eight-seed Waterloo at Coach Heiderich Field.
The Lancers went undefeated during the regular season and won their first Big East conference title since 2011.
Coverage on 980 WCUB and CubRadio.com begins at 6:45 p.m.
Mishicot is seeded seventh and will travel to the two-seed Cedar Grove/Belgium.
Kewaunee has a two-seed in their bracket and will host Marathon and Howards Grove, a five-seed travels to Poynette.
In Division Seven, Roncalli qualifies for a second consecutive year.
The Jets, co-champions of the EWC, receive a two-seed and will host Royall at Rubick Field.
Coverage on 1240 WOMT and WOMTRadio.com begins at 6:45 p.m.
Reedsville received a 4 seed, and the Panthers host the Crivitz Wolverines.
Hilbert received a two-seed in their bracket and will host Pittsville.
In Division Five, Kiel makes it as an eight-seed and will travel to the top-seeded Lake Country Lutheran. Brillion, the EWC co-champions, are home for Watertown Luther Prep.
Chilton qualifies as an eight-seed and will travel to top-seed Mayville and New Holstein, and gets a home game with Spencer/Columbus Catholic.
Division Four matchups see six-seed Wrightstown traveling to Oconto Falls, two-seed Freedom hosts Kettle Moraine Lutheran, Little Chute, a two-seed in their bracket, entertains Ripon, and top-seed Winneconne is home for Milwaukee North/Lifelong Learning.
In Division Three, two-seed Plymouth hosts Marinette, and three-seed Luxemburg Casco is home for Fox Valley Lutheran.
Division Two games of interest include top-seed West De Pere hosting Hartford, Notre Dame Academy, a top-seed in their bracket, hosts Greenfield, seven-seed Ashwaubenon travels to New Richmond, Oshkosh North, a three-seed hosts Marshfield, five-seed Menasha has a long trip to La Crosse Central, and seven-seed Kaukauna is at Rice Lake.
In Division One, defending state champion Bay Port has a three-seed and hosts Appleton North. Kimberly, a three-seed on their bracket, hosts rival Fond Du Lac and Neenah a two-seed hosts De Pere.
All games kick at 7:00 p.m.
