Are you ready for some postseason football?

The playoffs have arrived for high school teams across the Southland.

“It’s a new season,” Moorpark head coach Tim Lins said.

Here is a look at tonight’s area matchups by division:

Northern Division

The most anticipated firstround brouhaha will be a rematch between top-seeded Valencia (10-0) and Thousand Oaks (5-5), the fourth-place team from the Marmonte League.

TOHS lost a season-opening nail-biter at home to the eventual Foothill League champions, 39-36. The Lancers held a 10-point fourth-quarter lead against the Vikings and have a chance for the ultimate redemption.

The Lancers played Valencia closer than any other team in the regular season, something that should give the squad confidence.

“We have to be really fundamentally sound,” said Mike Leibin, T.O’s head coach. “We have to protect the football, tackle well and take advantage of any opportunities we get.”

The Lancers could be without their catalyst, junior quarterback Avondre Bollar, who was hurt in the third quarter of last weekend’s loss to Newbury Park.

Bollar has been the Lancers’ most dynamic player. The game is at 7:30 p.m. at Valencia.

Marmonte League champion Westlake (10-0), the No. 3 seed in the Northern Area, will open at home against Ventura, a 5-5 Channel League squad that has lost two of its last three games.

The Warriors are paced by a throng of stellar juniors, including quarterback Nick Isham, wide receiver Nelson Spruce and tailback Tavior Mowry.

Isham, who hasn’t thrown an interception since Oct. 23, has completed 105-of-139 passes for 1,607 yards with 23 touchdowns and two interceptions.

He’s also rushed for 462 yards and eight scores.

Spruce (47 catches, 978 yards, 15 total touchdowns) and Mowry (979 rushing yards, 11 scores) are game-breakers.

Westlake’s game is slated to begin at 7 p.m.

Moorpark (9-1), which lost the Marmonte title in a defeat at Westlake last weekend, will try and bounce back at home against Canyon (2-8), a team that barely made the playoffs.

Canyon lost its first eight games, won its last two, then won a coin flip against Saugus and West Ranch, who each had better overall records, to settle a threeway tie for third place and qualify for the postseason.

Running back Austin Edmonson, left tackle Joe Frank, quarterback Brody Rohach, running back Tyler Peterson and linebacker Marc Palacios are Musketeers to watch.

Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Newbury Park (8-2) is a strong third-place Marmonte squad that will open the playoffs at Righetti (8-2), the Pac-7 champs.

The 7:30 p.m. opener marks the fourth straight road game for the Panthers, who are led by tailback Cameron Roberson, wide receiver/ linebacker Phillip Muscarella and quarterback Jake Geringer.

Camarillo, the Pacific View League champs, have won nine straight games propelled by a high-powered, balanced offense.

The Scorpions (9-1) play host to Arroyo Grande (7-3) of the Pac-7 at 7 p.m.

Quarterback Jeff Mathews has set multiple school and Ventura County records this season, He’s aided by wideout Ryan Molesworth and running back Ossie Toc.

In other action, Buena (8-2) plays host to Atascadero (7-3) at 7 p.m. A half hour later, Hart (7-3) faces Hueneme (7-3) at College of the Canyons and St. Bonaventure (9-1) kicks off against Oxnard (7-3) at Ventura High.

Northwest Division

Oaks Christian (10-0) has won 31 straight games and is the favorite to win another section title in its last season as members of the Tri-Valley League.

The Lions will compete in the Marmonte League and Northern Area playoffs next year.

OCHS, the No. 1 seed, opens at home against Santa Ynez (6-4) at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t blame the Lions for thinking about playing in a state bowl game.

“You can’t help but think about it,” said Oaks Christian head coach Bill Redell. “That’s our goal at the beginning of the season—to get to the state bowl game.”

Redell said his Lions are big, fast and experienced. Sixteen of 22 positions are filled by returning offensive and defensive starters.

The legendary coach thinks the offense has been “a little inconsistent,” but he attributed the rust in part to the starters not playing much, if at all, in the second half of the last five wins.

“I’m going to play the starters the whole game unless the score is out of whack,” Redell said. “We may need to play them the whole time to win it.”

Oak Park (4-6), which finished third in the TVL, will open at second-seeded Serra (10-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Eagles have struggled with injuries and a sputtering offense, but co-head coach Terry Shorten is proud of the way his players fought all season.

“We’re extremely excited to be in the playoffs,” Shorten said. “It’s a tremendous tribute to how hard our kids have worked all year to get to the playoffs facing all the injuries and challenges.”

Quarterback Brad Taylor, who has been hurt for part of the season, played well against Bishop Diego last weekend.

Shorten hopes wide receiver Tyler Benton can make big plays with Trevor Montano and Nick Rogers blitzing on defense. Matt Carson and Aiki Zapati are leaders in the secondary.

East Valley Division

Grace Brethren has had a rollercoaster season.

The Lancers hope the ride doesn’t end anytime soon.

Grace Brethren (5-5) has made the playoffs for the first time since 2005, when it lost to Oaks Christian in the Division 11 championship.

The Lancers needed a 16-point comeback to beat Santa Paula 3634 last weekend and win a coin flip to earn a playoff battle against Sage Hill (7-3) at Newport Beach.

Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

“The whole situation worked perfect,” said Grace Brethren head coach Terry Gourley. “I think Sage Hill is a good matchup for us.”

Blake Schafer had a big role in GBHS’ revival against Santa Paula. Schafer had 107 receiving yards, 40 rushing yards, 17 yards passing, a two-point conversion and the game-winning touchdown.

“Blake’s 5-foot-6 and 135 pounds. He epitomizes Grace Brethren football,” Gourley said. “He’s getting the most out of his career and he’s put us in a perfect spot.”