By Sean Holohan

Four area high school teams are headed to the first round of the playoffs Friday.

Class 5A Charles Henderson finished their regular season with an overall record of 7-3 and 5-1 in Region 2. The Trojans will host Region 3 opponent Beauregard from Opelika. The Hornets won their region, with an overall record of 7-2 and a 5-1 mark in the region.

Class 3A Pike County, who finished the regular season with a record of 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Region 2, will face Region 3 opponent Fultondale from Birmingham. The Wildcats finished the regular season with an overall record of 6-4 and a 4-2 mark in their region.

Class 2A Goshen will host Region 2 opponent Geneva County. The Eagles finished the regular season with a 6-4 overall record and a 5-2 record in their region. The Bulldogs will come into the playoffs with a 6-3 overall record and a 5-2 record in Region 2.

And AAA Pike Liberal Arts will travel to Bessemer Academy Friday in their first-round playoff game. The Patriots finished the year 8-3 overall and 3-3 in Region 2. They will face a Rebels team who finished the season undefeated.

All games are set for a 7 p.m. kickoff.