Friday's game
No. 5 Saratoga (6-4) at No. 4 Gonzales (10-0), 7 p.m.
The Spartans are making their first postseason appearance in 15 years, facing a Saratoga squad that shared the El Camino Division title.
While Gonzales has won 11 straight games dating back to last year, the Falcons have a streak of their own going, having captured their last five league games to make the playoffs.
Gonzales can expect an aerial attack as quarterback Payton Stokes has thrown for nearly 2,800 yards and 30 touchdowns for Saratoga, while leading the team in rushing (580) and touchdowns (8).
The Spartans have a Payton of their own in Flores, who led the Central Coast Section in rushing with 2,113 yards and touchdowns with 28.
Quarterback Raul Morales threw for nearly 1,300 yards and 16 touchdowns for Gonzales, with four different receivers catching multiple touchdowns, including Dominic Emery's team leading seven.
The Spartans defense has defended the pass well this year with 13 interceptions, four each from the Flores brothers, Payton and Jayson, while Nael Vasquez has a pick six
The Santa Lucia champions have also recorded 25 sacks, with Vasquez, Pablo Villasenor and Jose Lopez all finishing with six sacks on the season.
During its five game winning streak, Saratoga averaged 52 points a game. The Spartans gave up just 93 points all year. They haven't trailed in a game since Aug. 31.
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