TOP PHOTOS: A look back at the CIF semifinal football playoffs; plus the finals schedule

Cypress Coach Rick Feldman cheers as his team wraps up a 26-21 semifinal victory over Serrano. (Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

The semifinal round of the CIF football playoffs provided more thrills as teams battled to get into the finals. OC Sports Zone covered some of the games and looks back at some of the top photos we published, plus some bonus photos.

There will be more excitement coming this weekend as Orange County teams go for CIF titles. OC Sports Zone will provide preview coverage throughout the week.

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Cypress fans root their team on Friday night.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Sunny Hills' linebacker Carson Irons (9) joyfully runs off the field after a critical interception in final moments of win over Trabuco Hills. Teammates are Kevin Ha (34) and Noah Brown (24).
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack for OC Sports Zone

Aiden Armstrong of Trabuco Hills signals TD on Nate Ortiz run.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack for OC Sports Zone

Sunny Hils sideline welcomes Vince Silva after his third TD catch of night helped Lancers defeat Trabuco Hills, 31-27.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack for OC Sports Zone

Corey Anesi of Cypress gets past a Serrano defender during Friday's playoff game.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Elijah Vaielua of Cypress celebrates with his teammates Friday night.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Luke Duxbury (No. 8), Vince Silva (No. 22) and Carson Irons led Sunny Hills to a comeback victory. Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Isaac Hurtado of Cypress breaks a tackle in Friday's semifinal.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Cypress players listen to the post-game talk by coaches.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Brandon Roberts scored Sunny Hills' first TD on a 69 yard run. Trabuco Hills' defender is Leo Butler. Photo courtesy Jim McCormack for OC Sports Zone

Cypress quarterback Dylan Eldredge drops back to pass Friday.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Sunny Hills' linebacker Carson Irons holds up ball after his interception secured a 31-27 win over Trabuco Hills in CIF Division 8 semifinal. Teammates Noah Brown (24) and Austin Martinez (60) celebrate.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Cypress fans cheer on the Centurions during Friday's semifinal.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Cypress students celebrate on the field after Friday's semifinal victory.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Isaac Hurtado of Cypress enjoys the post-game fun Friday night.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Cypress Coach Rick Feldman talks to his players before Friday's game.
Photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

South Torrance and Loara players meet after Friday's CIF playoff game.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Alex Islas of Loara finds a hole for a gain Friday night.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Ahmen Hassarein of Loara charges in on defense Friday night in the semifinal vs. South Torrance.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone

Preston Lopez of Loara picks up yards in Friday's semifinal.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone