Mike Dyer discusses some of the high school football playoff matchups this week. Plus, a look at the start of the OHSAA girls basketball season.

The month for state football champions is here.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association football postseason kicks into high gear with the Division I state semifinals and Divisions II-VII regional finals this week.

St. Xavier (8-2) plays Springfield (8-1) in a Division I state semifinal Friday at Piqua High School's Alexander Stadium.

Dayton Daily News reporter David Jablonski discusses the Springfield football team this season in a preview of the game.

You will also hear from Anderson football coach Evan Dreyer as he discusses the La Salle (7-2) at Winton Woods (9-0) Division II, Region 8 final Friday night.

And you will hear some Ohio high school girls basketball discussion with Journey to the Tourney director Bryce McKey as the season starts in two weeks.