Friday night under the lights in the High Desert will feature double the excitement as the Hesperia Unified School District (HUSD) announces that both Oak Hills High School and Hesperia High School have earned home-field hosting rights for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section football playoffs. Both games are scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
"Hosting two home CIF playoff games speaks volumes about the dedication of our student-athletes, the leadership of our coaching staffs, and the unwavering support of our community. Our athletic programs work hard to provide 'Big city programs with a small town feel' and we invite all High Desert families, alumni, and sports fans to come out Friday night to support these incredible athletes,” Mr. Isaac Newman-Gomez, HUSD Assistant Superintendent said.
Oak Hills High School Bulldogs vs. Edison High School Chargers
At Oak Hills High School, the Bulldogs enter the CIF postseason following a battle-tested 7-3 regular-season campaign. Despite early-season injury setbacks, Oak Hills showed remarkable resilience, securing marquee wins over strong opponents, including Rancho Cucamonga, Highland, and Cajon. According to MaxPreps, the Bulldogs enter the postseason ranked #45 in California and #28 in the CIF Southern Section.
Oak Hills will host the Edison High School Chargers (Huntington Beach, CA), who finished the regular season 3-7 overall and rank #53 in California and #33 in the Southern Section.
Game Location: Oak Hills High School Football Stadium, 7625 Cataba Rd., Hesperia, CA 92344
Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Hesperia High School Scorpions vs. Foothill High School Knights
Across town, the Hesperia High School Scorpions are celebrating one of their strongest regular seasons in recent program history. The Scorpions opened their 2026 campaign with a flawless 6-0 non-league record, recording victories over Eisenhower, Palmdale, Jurupa Hills, Jordan, and La Quinta. Building on that momentum, Hesperia finished the regular season with an 8-2 overall record, earning a spot among the top 100 teams in the CIF Southern Section per MaxPreps.
Entering Friday's matchup as the home favorite, the Scorpions prepare to face a formidable opponent in the Foothill High School Knights (Santa Ana, CA), who compiled a 5-5 record and rank #118 in the Southern Section per MaxPreps.
Game Location: Hesperia High School Football Stadium, 9898 Maple Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345
Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Ticket & Event Information
Digital tickets for both contests will be available through the official CIF GoFan ticket portal. Concession stands at both stadiums will be fully operational.
About Hesperia Unified School District
Hesperia Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-K through 12th-grade students in the High Desert region of Southern California. With a mission anchored in "Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's World," HUSD is committed to academic rigor, athletic achievement, career technical education, and vibrant community engagement.
