Pre-game photos from Northwood vs. Ayala CIF Division 6 playoff opener

The Northwood Timberwolves, including No. 85 Alex Norman, prepare for Friday’s CIF playoff opener. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).

Before Friday’s CIF Division 6 football playoff opener between Northwood and Ayala, the two teams prepared diligently at Irvine Stadium.

Northwood won the game to 34-20 to advance into the quarterfinals Friday at Murrieta Mesa.

For pre-game photos, click on the first picture:

Northwood quarterback Gavin Lounsbury (No. 12).

Ayala players, including No. 28 Zachary Zheng, enter the field.

Northwood's Joseph Harper and the Timberwolves before the game.

Ayala players prepare for the game.

Mohammad Parsa Rablee of Northwood.

Ayala quarterback Alex Way.

Northwood prepares for the game.

Northwood QB Gavin Lounsbury.

Northwood head coach JC Clarke.

Eddie Petrushin of Northwood.

Joseph Harper leads Northwood in pre-game drills.

Quintin Lynch and his Northwood teammates.

Ayala players, including No. 47 Peter Chen prepare for the game.

Northwood's Jack Schultz