Nine Northeast Ohio football teams advanced to the regional semifinals Friday as Kirtland, Perry, Garfield, West Geauga, Mentor, Mayfield, NDCL, University School, and Cuyahoga Heights earned playoff victories.

Eleven regional quarterfinals involving OhioVarsity.com teams headline Friday's playoff schedule. Kirtland brings a perfect 16-0 historical Week 12 record into its matchup against Brookfield, Mentor gets another chance against Strongsville, and undefeated Perry, Garrettsville Garfield, Mayfield and Willoughby South look to extend their seasons.

Five area football teams remained unbeaten Friday as South survived Chardon, North made history, Perry recorded its third straight shutout and Wickliffe took sole possession of first place in the CVC Metro Division.

Preview Ohio high school football Week 2 with matchups, Week 1 results, top performers, series history and what to watch on Aug. 28-29.