The Rangers lost the final two games of the regular season setting up an interesting bi-district game against El Paso High last week. But Riverside came out strong winning 28-18 at R.R. Jones Stadium setting up their Area round game Saturday against Canyon Randall in Odessa. The Rangers look to pick up their first Area title since winning back-to-back championships in '03 and '04.

Texas High School Football Area Playoffs:

Friday

2:00 p.m. - Franklin vs. Arlington Bowie @ Grande Comm. Stadium
5:00 p.m. - Burges vs. Lake Dallas @ Ratliff Stadium
6:00 p.m. - Montwood vs. Abilene High @ Grande Comm. Stadium

 Saturday

11:00 a.m. - Andress vs. Denton Ryan @ Grande Comm. Stadium
11:00 a.m. - Chapin vs. Wichita Falls Rider @ Ratliff Stadium
3:00 p.m. - Riverside vs. Canyon Randall @ Ratiliff Stadium

New Mexico High School Football Playoffs:

Friday

7:00 p.m. - Eldorado vs. Mayfield @ Field of Dreams

Saturday

7:00 p.m. - Rio Rancho vs. Las Cruces @ Field of Dreams