Top ranked Creston opens the class 3A playoffs at home Friday night against long time rival Harlan. The Panthers are 9-0 and edged the Cyclones 25-22 at home back in week five. Harlan is 38-3 in first round playtoff games dating back to 1972 but the defending champion Cyclones enter this game with a record of 6-3.

That’s senior linebacker and leading tackler Matthew Sorfonden who says the Panthers will be a tough challenge.

Harlan enters the postseason unranked. Cyclone coach Todd Bladt.

Kick-off is at 7:00 tonight in Creston.