Seven high school football teams in the High Desert will vie for a shot at hoisting a CIF-Southern Section championship as the playoffs begin Friday night.

These teams sure wouldn’t be in the postseason without star players.

A look at the rosters of those seven teams shows there is no shortage of top-tier players who have made impacts over the 10-game season.

Oak Hills, which drew a spot in the Division 2 bracket, is by far the cream of the crop of the High Desert teams with a slew of players moving on to play NCAA Division 1 football.

Five of the other 11-man football squads are also full of playmakers, as is Hesperia Christian, the lone 8-man team that made the playoffs.

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Here’s a look at those names, along with stats listed on MaxPreps.com, to keep an eye on as the playoffs roll around Friday night.

Apple Valley

• Anthony Navarro, defensive lineman, senior — 57 tackles, 17 solo tackles,  9 sacks, 1 fumble recovery.

• Brayden Cady, wide receiver, senior — 318 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

• Dominic Bechtel, wide receiver, senior — 518 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns.

• Dylan Jarrard, wide receiver, junior — 484 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns.

• Evan Downing, defensive back, senior —  52 tackles, 13 solo tackles.

• Ezra Hastings, running back, junior — 257 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Isaiah Hardeman, defensive back, senior — 26 tackles, 9 solo tackles, 1 interception.

• Jacob Cabrera, running back, junior — 257 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns.

• Jake Higgs, quarterback, senior — 1,405 passing yards, 13 touchdowns; 296 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns.

• Seth Robertson, defensive back, senior — 44 tackles, 15 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks.

• Trevor Bailey, linebacker, senior — 50 tackles, 14 solo tackles, 3 sacks.

Barstow

• Damari Perryman, defensive back — 28 tackles, 25 solo tackles, 4 interceptions.

• Drelyn Brown, defensive lineman, junior — 36 tackles, 24 solo tackles, 3 sacks.

• Dwayne Williams, quarterback, senior — 982 passing yards, 17 touchdowns; 623 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Gavin Hall, wide receiver, junior — 257 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns.

• Johntae Drisdom, wide receiver, senior — 363 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns.

• Lolo Lealofi, linebacker, junior — 66 tackles, 37 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery.

• Nicholas Gaoa, running back, junior — 1,307 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns; 114 receiving yards.

• Quentin Hunter, defensive lineman, junior — 47 tackles, 35 solo tackles, 3 sacks.

• Xavier Collins, linebacker, junior — 94 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns; 49 tackles, 27 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery.

• Xavier Flores, defensive back, senior — 67 tackles, 43 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception.

Hesperia Christian

• Dylan Alfonzo, running back, senior — 283 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns; 4 interceptions

• Josh Lewis, linebacker, junior — 34 tackles, 16 solo tackles, 2 interceptions.

• Dakota McCloud, wide receiver, senior — 527 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns; 163 rushing yards, 1 touchdown; 54 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.

• Jackson Lake, defensive back, sophomore — 40 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Nathaniel Renner, quarterback, senior — 935 passing yards, 14 touchdowns; 356 rushing yards 4 touchdowns.

• Noah Griffin, wide receiver, junior — 289 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns; 40 tackles, 25 solo tackles, 3 interceptions.

• Roderick Taylor, defensive lineman, senior — 77 tackles, 49 solo tackles, 19.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery.

Oak Hills

• Dajhon Hall, defensive back, senior — 42 tackles, 21 solo tackles.

• Jacob Macias, linebacker, senior — 91 tackles, 57 solo tackles, 2 interceptions.

• Jacob Webster, quarterback, junior — 1,421 passing yards, 17 touchdowns; 316 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Jeffery Johnson, defensive back, junior — 36 tackles, 16 solo tackles, 1 interception.

• Jewellz Parm, wide receiver, junior — 98 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

• JJ Kavanaugh, wide receiver, senior — 236 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns.

• Karson Cox, running back, senior — 1,193 rushing yards, 27 touchdowns; 116 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.

• LaMason Waller III, wide receiver, senior — 427 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns.

• Michael King, linebacker, sophomore — 44 tackles, 25 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions.

• Nathan Cabrejo, defensive lineman, senior — 40 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Royalton Allen, wide receiver, sophomore — 211 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns; 62 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns; 27 tackles, 20 solo tackles.

• Sione Felila, defensive lineman, sophomore —  29 tackles, 19 solo tackles, 3 sacks.

Serrano

• Cade Lafever, wide receiver, senior — 438 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns; 29 tackles, 22 solo tackles, 5 interceptions.

• Eddie Serpa, linebacker, senior — 57 tackles, 33 solo tackles, 2 sacks.

• Elijah Martinez, linebacker, senior — 44 tackles, 32 solo tackles.

• Isaiah Cabral, defensive lineman, senior — 54 tackles, 32 solo tackles, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Issiah Romo, quarterback, junior — 872 passing yards, 11 touchdowns; 490 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns.

• Jamal Larry, wide receiver, sophomore — 252 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns; 28 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 2 interceptions.

• Jesse Gonzalez, defensive lineman, senior — 31 tackles, 10 solo tackles, 1 sack,

• Trevor McSween, running back, senior — 1,235 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns; 117 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

Silverado

• Dallas Kincherlow, running back, senior — 506 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns; 202 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns; 47 tackles, 26 solo tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery.

• Ezekiel Ascencio, defensive lineman, senior — 66 tackles, 27 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery.

• Jace Weiss, quarterback, senior — 1,885 passing yards, 19 touchdowns; 407 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns.

• Jarmarri Tharpe, wide receiver, senior — 499 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns; 141 rushing yards; 30 tackles, 11 solo tackles, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery.

• Jayden Pauling, wide receiver, junior — 538 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns; 20 tackles, 10 solo tackles, 1 interception.

• Nheeko White, linebacker, sophomore — 65 tackles, 28 solo tackles,  1 sack, 1 fumble recovery.

• Sire Foster, wide receiver, senior — 611 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns.

• Ta'ron Thompson, linebacker, junior — 55 tackles, 24 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery.

Victor Valley

• Ben Munoz, linebacker, senior — 87 tackles, 35 solo tackles, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Daniel Delgado, defensive back, senior — 56 tackles, 20 solo tackles, 4 sacks.

• Jayshaun Stone, lineman, senior — 56 tackles, 20 solo tackles, 1 fumble recovery.

• Jeramiah Saravia, linebacker, junior — 54 tackles, 13 solo tackles, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Nikolas Blocker, wide receiver, junior — 709 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns; 163 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Robert Middlebrooks, quarterback, junior — 955 passing yards, 9 touchdowns; 40 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

• Tyqwon Walker, defensive back, junior — 36 tackles, 16 solo tackles, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries.

• Victor Villa, running back, junior — 1,213 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns; 44 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns; 47 tackles, 17 solo tackles, 2 interceptions.

• Xavier Matthews, wide receiver, senior — 141 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns; 309 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns; 48 tackles, 23 solo tackles, 2 interceptions.

Don’t forget to watch these offensive linemen in the trenches

• David Green, Serrano — a 6-foot-3 left tackle committed to Idaho State University.

• Ethan Wagner, Apple Valley, senior — a 6-foot-4 right tackle committed to Southern Utah University.

• Johnny Notarianni, Oak Hills, junior — a 6-foot-3 right guard.

• Jonah Leaupepetele, Apple Valley, senior — a 6-foot-4 left guard committed to Fresno State University.

• Joseph James, Oak Hills, senior — a 6-foot-2 left tackle committed to the University of Nevada, Reno.

• Nate Fore, Apple Valley, senior — a 6-foot-3 left tackle, who plays a bit on the defensive line.

• Nicholas Fovozzo, Oak Hills, junior — a 6-foot-2 center.

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: 72 High Desert players to watch during the CIF-SS football playoffs