By TYLER HENRY
Salina Post contributor
After the opening round of the 2021 playoffs, four of our nine area schools have advanced to the round of 16, and will be looking to punch their tickets to the quarterfinals tonight.
To see a recap of how everyone fared last week, you can catch up by reading our roundup here.
Here is a look at where our four remaining teams will be tonight, with links to our full game preview articles included for each.
Salina Central
Regular-season record: 6-2
Round one result: Central 42, Liberal 10
Round two opponent: at Wichita Northwest (7-2)
Last meeting: L 68-12 (2020 playoffs)
Round three possibilities: Kapaun Mt. Carmel or Maize South
You can read our full game preview HERE
Chapman
Regular-season record: 6-2
Round one result: Chapman 50, Smoky Valley 20
Round two opponent: at Southeast of Saline (9-0)
Last meeting: W 28-20 (2017)
Round three possibilities: Cheney or Wichita Collegiate
You can read our full game preview HERE
Southeast of Saline
Regular-season record: 8-0
Round one result: SES 60, Marysville 7
Round two opponent: vs. Chapman (7-2)
Last meeting: L 28-20 (2017)
Round three possibilities: Cheney or Wichita Collegiate
You can read our full game preview HERE
Ell-Saline
Regular-season record: 3-5
Round one result: Ell-Saline 48, Stanton County 0
Round two opponent: Sedgewick (8-0)
Last meeting: L 55-12 (2021)
Round three possibilities: Smith Center or Whitewater-Remington
You can read our full game preview HERE